Florida Boating Accidents Lead to Many Dangerous Injuries

Spending time on a boat is a great way to relax and cool off during the hot summer months. However, while boating seems to be an integral part of surviving the Florida heat, it can also be very dangerous.

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, there are roughly 5,000 boating accidents each year in the U.S. In these 5,000 accidents, nearly 700 people are killed and 3,451 people are seriously injured. It goes without saying that boating accidents are both common and extremely hazardous.

Florida boating accidents can occur as often on waters as car accidents can occur on well traveled roads. The conditions under which boating accidents can occur, however, vary greatly. Boating accidents normally involve:

• Multiple boats
• Jet ski or water skiing mishaps
• Boats hitting people in the water
• Accidents caused by intoxicated boat operators

Different situations leave different people at fault. Regardless of the conditions, injuries sustained during boat accidents are generally very severe. Common boating injuries include:

• Severe cuts
• Spinal cord or brain injury
• Broken and fractured bones
• Paralysis
• Death

If you have been catastrophically injured in a boating accident that was not your fault, you may be able to recover financial compensation for your related costs. To learn more about your rights as a victim, call a Fort Lauderdale accident attorney of the Chalik and Chalik Law Offices today at (888) 539-5297 to schedule your own free consultation. We are a family firm fighting for the rights of your family.