Charter boats are a fun way of enjoying an afternoon out in the ocean or lake with friends and loved ones, snorkeling, fishing or just lounging around and taking in the fresh air wafting in from the ocean. These are very popular in the coastal cities of Miami, Los Angeles and parts of Texas as well as states that feature large inland lakes, and the boats available can seat up to 20 individuals. Prior to boarding, all guests are asked to sign a liability waiver which absolves the company of any legal responsibility in the event of an accident. Slip and fall injuries represent a vast majority of the injuries that are sustained on a charter boat due to the sometimes unpredictable nature of large bodies of water as well as the numerous steps and awkward spaces which present challenges for charter guests. That said, the presence of these unpredictable elements doesn’t mean that injuries should be excused.

According to marine law, which is a subset of personal injury law, charter boat companies owe you a duty of care to ensure your safety by mitigating any hazards as well as informing you of any hazards so you can take the needed steps to protect yourself. Should they breach this duty of care by acting in a manner that is negligent, they may be held liable for your injuries by way of a personal injury claim, which seeks to recover money damages meant to make you whole again. Charter boat companies often like to claim that they cannot be held responsible for your injuries because you signed a waiver form, but the reality is that egregious actions are usually not covered, and these forms are open to legal interpretation. It is however important not to go it alone in an attempt to seek compensation after injuries sustained on a charter boat, and instead rely on experienced boating injury attorneys to represent your interests, and we’re here to help you with this and so much more.

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Are you looking for the best charter boat slip and fall injury lawyer? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced charter boat injury attorneys at McCready Law bring to the table over 90 YEARS of combined legal experience where we’ve helped tens of thousands of Americans just like you from all walks of life as well as across the country recover compensation after getting injured by the negligent actions of individuals or large corporations.

Over the decades, we’ve been able to recover over $260 million in settlements or verdicts for our clients, and the secret to our enviable legal success lies in the fact that our attorneys and not paralegals handle all cases, we keep close and open lines of communication with our clients, we have a network of experts who all work diligently to create a compelling case, and we are not afraid to litigate claims if we believe the case has merit and that the client’s injuries warrant the claim being taken to court for maximum compensation.

By contrast, most law firms simply engage the insurance company in settlement negotiations which often end in the plaintiff receiving paltry settlement amounts which can barely cover their medical bills, let alone reimburse them for lost wages or allow them to hire at-home care or rehabilitation services. In addition to having nationwide reach thanks to our vast network of trusted referral law firms and attorneys, we also run a bilingual firm (hablamos Español), and we take on all cases on contingency fee basis, which simply means that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES for the duration of the processing of your claim, as we only levy our fees at the end of the suit, and only if we’ve recovered compensation on your behalf. If you slipped and fell and were consequently injured on a charter boat excursion, please give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation – our intake team is standing by.

Common Hazards That May Lead to Slip and Fall Incidents on Charter Boats

Here are some of the common and unique conditions that may lead to slip and fall on a charter boat:

1. Wet surfaces due to ocean spray, spilled drinks or rain may cause slip hazards, which makes it that more important that surfaces be regularly maintained and cleaned
2. Limited space due to confined sections on the boat may lead to overcrowding which may then cause passengers to trip over any loose wires or ropes as they move around the boat
3. The motion of a boat due to either rapid maneuvers by the captain or waves may make passengers less stable and lose their footing, which goes back to the importance of staff training and instructing passengers on how to move safely on the boat, as well as when to sit and wait out choppy waters.
4. Insufficient lighting due to nighttime excursions or poorly lit areas on the deck may make it difficult to avoid hazards, increasing the likelihood of a slip and fall event

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It is the responsibility of boat crew to ensure that passengers have the needed safety instructions the minute they come on board so they know what to expect and are able to take preventive measures to protect themselves. In addition, all areas are required to be well-lit as well as feature signage that can help passengers maneuver around the boat. The boat must also undergo regular inspections in order to identify and mitigate any slip hazards, as well as providing adequate staff training when it comes to safety protocols.

If you slipped and fell on a yacht or charter boat, there is a high chance that negligence had a role to play in the same. Please give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about how you can recover compensation for your injuries so you can rebuild your life. Remember, the call is 100% FREE, and there is no legal obligation. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.