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Maritime law provides some of the strongest protection for injured workers of any law. The Jones Act provides for both unemployment benefits and worker compensation to people injured at sea onboard any boat, or in many maritime professions. If there was negligence involved in the injury, the Jones Act provides for very high cash settlements. |
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Boating accidents can happen on privately owned boats, jet skis, and cruise ships. The operator of the vehicle is required under to operate the vehicle with the highest level of care, as is the case with all vehicles. If there is an accident were there is personal injury beyond minor first aid injuries, the operator must, by the quickest means possible, give notice to local authorities as to the details of the accident.
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Anyone who operates a vessel with willful disregard for the safety of persons or property will be cited for reckless operation - a first degree misdemeanor. All operators are responsible to operate their vessel in a reasonable manner with regard for the safety and well being of other vessel traffic, posted restrictions, diver-down flags, and other situations so as to not endanger the welfare of other people or property. It is also a violation of law to operate a vessel while impaired by alcohol or other drugs. An operator suspected of boating under the influence must perform a sobriety test and a physical or chemical test to determine blood or breath alcohol content. |
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If you or a family member has been involved in a boating accident resulting in injury, it is best to contact a lawyer specializing in maritime injury cases immediately to find out your legal rights. A lawyer with maritime injury law expertise can asses your case to find out whether or not it is actionable. To expedite the process of filing a lawsuit, it is advisable to present your lawyer with as much information about your situation as possible. Choose from a lawyer by state at left to begin your search. Simply fill out a form for a lawyer in your area, and a qualified professional will contact you shortly.
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