Boating Accidents

Orlando Boat Accident Lawyer

Since 1977, attorney James Cunningham has provided representation to people who have been injured in boating accidents. Miles and miles of coastline and waterfront property provide Florida residents the opportunity to enjoy the water. Our firm represents people who are injured in accidents on boats, jet skis, wave runners, and other recreational watercraft.

If you have been injured in a boat accident, contact our firm to see how we can help you obtain the justice you deserve.

Our firm represents people who are injured on a variety of watercraft through a variety of negligent actions. People who operate personalized watercraft need to act in a manner that does not put other people in harm's way. Serious injuries can occur to innocent people as the result of excessive speed, drinking while boating, and allowing minors to operate the boat. We seek justice on behalf of injured people, taking into account the future implications of their current injuries as we pursue compensation. Owning a boat carries with it certain responsibilities to understand the rules of the water. The following is an example of the representation we offer to people who are injured through the negligence of another person.

$700,000.00 recovery in Jet Ski incident, Seminole County, Florida

John Doe, a minor, was enjoying an afternoon with his friends when he was invited to go jet skiing on Lake Howell by his friend's stepfather, Mr. Smith. It was alleged that Mr. Smith, the owner of the jet ski, negligently permitted a 13 year old to operate the watercraft in violation of Florida law. Further, it was alleged that Mr. Smith failed to adequately supervise the underage driver and permitted the minor to drive at an unsafe speed which endangered John Doe, then age 14, who was being towed behind the jet ski on a tube.

Doe was thrown from the tube and suffered a hip fracture. He went on to develop complications associated with the fracture and finally received surgery at Duke University Medical School.

Shortly before a trial, a settlement for $700,000.00 was achieved for the minor and was placed in a court supervised trust.

To receive help for injuries suffered from a boating accident, contact our attorney today.

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