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Maritime accidents cover a vast range of water related accidents

Shipping & Boating Accidents

Shipping & Boating Accidents

Many of us enjoy our oceans, lakes, and rivers on boats, cruise ships, or other watercraft year-round. You may find yourself injured in a boating accident while enjoying the water for recreation or for work, while on a boat, or on the dock. Maritime accidents cover a vast range of water-related accidents and the law involving these injuries is complex. If you or someone you love is injured in or near the water, we want you to know your rights. Our maritime/boating attorneys at Rubenstein Law are experienced and understand you want to protect yourself and ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.

If you are injured in a boating accident protect yourself - call Rubenstein Law today.

When you are injured during a maritime accident due to the negligence of another, it may be confusing or scary and you may be unsure whether you have the right to recover money for your injuries. This is why

it’s important to hire an injury lawyer who is skilled and knowledgeable in these types of cases. Maritime and boating accident law can vary vastly from typical personal injury law, including the time limit to make a claim and the body of law that governs maritime accidents.

A maritime or boating accident can occur due to a wide variety of activities on or around bodies of water and can lead to serious injury or death. Call us if you find yourself or someone you love the victim of a maritime accident as the result of a:

  • Boating accident
  • Boat tour or River cruise
  • Water-sport/activity accident
  • An off-shore oil rig accident
  • Marine crane accident
  • Commercial fishing boat accident
  • Tanker, cargo ship, or barge accident
  • Shipyard accident
  • Dock accident

Our injury attorneys will protect your legal rights, help you understand your options, and get you the money you need and deserve.

We are experienced in the complexities of maritime law - Let us help.

At Rubenstein Law, we know maritime law and have experience investigating and uncovering the negligence that led to your injury. There are many triggers for negligence that can cause a maritime accident, but accidents commonly arise from:

  • Equipment aboard that is unfit or unseaworthy
  • Lack of appropriate and adequate equipment
  • Inability to provide necessary medical treatment after an accident at sea
  • Unsafe working conditions
  • Inadequate training or safety measures
  • Ignoring safety statutes and standards

If you are involved in these or any type of maritime accident, please seek immediate medical care. Even if an accident seems to be small, you can prevent additional health complications from developing by pursuing immediate attention.

Contact Rubenstein Law injury attorneys today, if you or a loved one have been injured in a maritime or boating accident. We will thoroughly evaluate your case and help you recover the compensation your injuries necessitate. We are available 24/7, nights, and weekends.  We have offices across FL, or we'll come to you. Remote and virtual appointments are available. No costs or fees unless or until you win money.