Spending an afternoon out on the water riding a Jetski, Skidoo or other personal watercraft is supposed to be a fun, adventurous day. Few worry about the dangers Jetskis pose to riders, passengers and swimmers in the water. Many underestimate how powerful Jetskis are and how severely they can injure passengers. Because Jetskis are smaller than boats, they are fast, easy to maneuver and relatively simple to use making them more prone to accidents. Jetskis on the water are equivalent of motorcycles on the road. Research from the University of Florida has shown that Jetski accidents cause “far greater injury than boating mishaps” and occur more frequently.
Among others injuries, Jetski accident victims can suffer head injuries, trauma to the chest and abdomen, broken bones, spinal injuries and death. Jetski accidents are often the result of inexperienced drivers losing control of the watercraft and crashing into a person, object or other watercraft. Jetskis are considered to be motorboats under the law and accordingly, are subject to the same laws, restrictions and safety considerations as other, bigger watercrafts.
Additionally, Jetskis are complex machines that can contain damaged or defective parts. If injuries result from damaged or defective parts the manufacturer may be held liable for any injuries. Recently, the 2011 “1150 Speedster” and the 2011 “180 Challenger” were recalled by their manufacturer because they contained defective throttle levers and shift controller assemblies. Cases involving faulty or defective products usually involve complicated issues regarding the product manufacturing process, warning labels and product design. Experts need to be hired to examine these issues. You need a skilled, experienced Florida products liability lawyer who knows what experts to hire for your case and can successfully litigate your case. The Miami boat accident lawyers at Friedland | Carmona have successfully recovered compensation for clients that have been injured as a result of a defective product.
If you have been injured as a result of a negligent Jetski driver or damaged or defective Jetski part, call the Miami Jetski lawyers at Friedland | Carmona today! The Fort Lauderdale boat injury attorneys can help you recover compensation for medical expenses, past and future lost wages, pain and suffering and any scarring or disfigurement caused by the accident. You should not suffer physically or financially as a result of someone else’s negligence. Let the Miami Beach boat injury attorneys at Friedland | Carmona fight for your recovery!
Jonathan Friedland has been practicing these types of cases in the state of Florida for over twenty years and has a track record of success. He and the South Beach boat injury lawyers at Friedland | Carmona have worked diligently to recover millions of dollars for their clients. Let Friedland | Carmona fight to recover the money you deserve!
Call the Aventura boat injury lawyers at Friedland | Carmona at 305-661-2008 or fill out the contact information to your left to receive your FREE consultation; Mr. Friedland will meet with you and your family to discuss your options and advise you as to what actions need to be taken. Many victims never get the settlement they deserve because they are unsure if they have a claim. Don’t hesitate—Contact the West Palm Beach boat injury attorneys at Friedland | Carmona today! Let our family take care of your family!