Central Florida Boat Accident Lawyers – Attorneys in Daytona Beach

One of the chief benefits of living so close to the ocean is the many activities involving recreational watercraft. With thousands of people venturing out on our waterways, devastating boat accidents are almost inevitable. Our Central Florida boat accident lawyers are attorneys in Daytona Beach who have extensive experience navigating the complexities of Florida maritime laws. At Chanfrau & Chanfrau, we can help to pursue compensation for the tragic effects a water-vehicle accident can have on personal finances as well as physical and emotional health.

• Types of Boat Accidents
• Maritime Law
• Pursuing Compensation

Types of Boat Accidents

Living in an area of the country that is surrounded by water, there are many different types of vessels that populate recreational and commercial waterways. Accidents may involve various types of boats and ships and the people on them, including:

• Recreational watercraft – mishaps involving sailboats, speedboats, pontoon boats, kayaks, row boats, jet skis, etc.
• Cruise ships
• Fishing vessels
• Longshoremen and those in other maritime occupations
• Individuals participating in water sports – windsurfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, etc.

Boat accidents are known to cause severe injuries, and can often be fatal. Our Central Florida boat accident lawyers are skilled attorneys in Daytona Beach who can help secure evidence and eyewitness testimony in these cases, which is essential in any boat accident investigation. If you have been involved in a boating accident, the lawyers of Chanfrau & Chanfrau can pursue compensation and hold negligent parties accountable.

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Maritime Law

Maritime and boating laws are in place to prevent a range of accidents, injuries, and fatalities that occur on waterways. These laws and regulations are specialized to water vehicles and apply to cruise ships, maritime workers, recreational vessel operators, passengers, and basically anyone out on the water. Product liability laws governing crashworthiness of vehicles and the safety of parts and equipment also apply to watercraft.

Many of our Central Florida boat accident lawyers at Chanfrau & Chanfrau are avid boaters and have extensive knowledge of these laws. They also know the importance of gathering evidence as quickly as possible, as evidence in boating accidents is often washed away or destroyed, making it imperative to seek legal representation immediately.

If you have been involved in a boating accident, contact our Central Florida personal injury lawyers today for a free consultation.

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Pursuing Compensation

Litigating a boat accident case can be a very complex process, dealing with specialized maritime laws and the collection of evidence critical to your case. However, if our boat accident attorneys in Daytona Beach can prove negligence as a major cause of your boating accident, you may be entitled to financial recovery for:

• Medical expenses (past and future)
• Lost wages (past and future)
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Destruction of property

If a boat accident has resulted in the wrongful death of a loved one, you also may be entitled to funeral expenses, loss of benefits, loss of companionship, and other damages.

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Contact Our Boat Accident Attorneys

The fun and excitement of boating on our waterways can quickly turn to tragedy due to someone else's negligence. Our Central Florida boat accident lawyers can help pursue compensation from responsible parties to offset the financial costs such injuries can cause. Boat accident attorneys at our Daytona Beach firm are ready and willing to assist you. Contact our Central Florida personal injury lawyers us today for a free consultation.

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