Florida is surrounded by water, which means a lot of Floridians enjoy spending their time in boats. However, that also makes Florida one of the leading states when it comes to boating accidents.
If you’ve been injured in a boat wreck, or any recreational watercraft accident, you can file a personal injury claim to obtain damages if someone else caused your accident.
Holding the responsible party liable can allow you to recover the losses you’ve suffered because of a boating accident. Losses could include:
Pain and suffering
Medical care and related costs
Emotional trauma
Physical therapy and mental health treatment
Loss of income and permanent disability
Loss of life enjoyment
Permanent injury/scarring/disfigurement
Wrongful death
Filing a Claim for a Boating Crash
Filing a personal injury accident requires several steps.
First, your accident must be investigated to determine what caused the boat wreck and who would be responsible.
Second, evidence will need to be obtained to prove your case and your injuries.
Next, you will need to use your evidence to negotiate with insurance companies to get fair compensation.
Last, your case may need to be taken to court if insurance companies refuse to pay you a fair amount for your boat crash injuries.