Shipping & Boating Accidents
Annually, boating accidents in the Tampa Bay area and throughout Florida account for more than 15% of the total number of boating mishaps in the United States.
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Annually, boating accidents in the Tampa Bay area and throughout Florida account for more than 15% of the total number of boating mishaps in the United States. Such accidents are often the result of someone’s negligence, either on a ship or while boating.
In fact, a study by the U. S. Coast Guard says that after September 11, 2001, the foremost threat to port security is terrorists, a threat that scored a 9 on a scale of 1 to 10. The next-highest risk, the study reported, is the proficiency (or lack thereof) of recreational boaters, which scored 8.6.
Just as anyone operating a motor vehicle must follow the rules of the road, when it comes to shipping and boating there are certain rules and regulations designed to ensure the safety of our waterways and to protect those who share them. Failing to understand these rules, or choosing to ignore them altogether, can lead to serious injury and death.
From casual, weekend boaters to the captains and crew of large seafaring vessels, operating watercraft in an unsafe manner is both dangerous and inexcusable. If you have suffered injuries or damage to property as the result of a shipping or boating accident, you are entitled to fair compensation, and the law firm of Hensley Walker, P.A., will work hard to see that you receive the maximum amount allowed under law.
Investigating and prosecuting shipping and boating accidents can be costly, time-consuming and highly complex endeavors. To ensure your success, our firm works with experts in the fields of forensic engineering and accident reconstruction and analysis to bring to light all of the facts affecting your case. We also seek expert testimony from specialists in impairment toxicology, forensic toxicology and pharmacology when such testimony will help strengthen your case.
To find answers to Frequently Asked Questions regarding shipping and boating accidents, and to learn what your case might be worth, click below to fill out our free case evaluator.
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