Orlando Boating Accidents Lawyer
Every summer thousands of Floridians seek relief from the heat by heading for the water. Speedboats, sail boats, jet skis, and more can be seen on our lakes and beaches. Unfortunately, many people have so much fun on the water that they forget the dangers inherent in boating.
Orlando boating accident lawyer Todd Miner is ready to help victims of negligent boaters or equipment manufacturers. Call our offices at 407-420-4040 if you have been injured in an accident involving:
- Mechanical Defect/Malfunction
- Boating while Intoxicated
- Drowning
- Stationary Object Collisions
- Swimmer Collisions
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Preventing Accidents: Florida Law
The state of Florida has certain legal requirements designed to keep boaters and those around them safe. A list of some of the more basic requirements is listed below. For more information about boating laws and how they affect liability for an accident, contact an Orlando boating accident lawyer.
Florida boaters are required to:
- Be at least 18 years old, or accompanied by a person 18 or older
- Complete a boater safety course if they are under 21 years old
- Equip their boats with flotation devices, warning bells, distress signals, and fire extinguishers
- Ensure their boats are properly ventilated to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
- Equip their boats with effective mufflers
There are further requirements for boater registration that are beyond the scope of this page. It is the responsibility of every boat owner or operator to understand and observe all boating laws.
Contact Us
If you or a loved one has been injured in a boating accident by a negligent party, contact Orlando boating injury attorney Todd Miner by calling 407-420-4040.