Causes of Offshore Fishing Charter Accidents in Texas Waters | Help for Injured Passengers

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A day of fishing in Texas is supposed to be a relaxing, enjoyable outing. When an accident occurs, that day at sea can quickly turn into a painful and frightening experience. Who is responsible if your time at sea causes serious harm? A lawyer can act quickly to secure the necessary evidence and ensure you receive all the damages you deserve.

The Texas attorneys at Carabin Shaw help victims of charter boat accidents seek justice and compensation for their injuries. We begin by identifying the cause of the accident, which can range from defective equipment to a negligent crew. We assist:

• Injured passengers on a fishing charter
• Families of victims who lost their lives in an offshore accident
• Recreational anglers injured during a fishing trip
• Tourists fishing in Texas waters
• Texas residents injured on a commercial fishing boat

If you or someone you love is injured in a fishing charter accident, the experienced attorneys at Carabin Shaw can help. We provide free consultations, and you pay nothing unless we win your case. We are available 24/7, so call us toll-free now at 1-800-862-1260 or contact us online.

When you board a fishing boat, you expect the captain and crew to keep passengers safe out on the water. Unfortunately, the crew doesn’t always uphold their duty of care, and accidents can occur. Common causes of Texas boat accidents might include:

• Operator error, leading to collisions
• Intoxication of the boat operator or crew members
• Equipment failures due to a lack of maintenance or defective parts
• Failure of passengers to follow proper boating etiquette
• Inexperienced or untrained crew members
• Lack of sufficient safety equipment on board

If any of these causes apply, you may file a personal injury claim against the crew member or passenger responsible for your injuries. Your Texas fishing charter accident lawyer will thoroughly investigate to hold at-fault parties accountable for their actions.

A boating accident can lead to severe injuries that impact your ability to work or perform other daily tasks. These injuries could include:

• Bone fractures
• Amputations
• Brain or spinal cord injuries
• Drownings or near drownings

Boating accidents can even result in the death of someone you love. The catastrophic consequences require justice for victims and survivors and sufficient compensation to support them in the immediate aftermath and long afterward.

Your attorney will gather evidence like incident reports, passenger manifests, onboard communications, and maintenance logs to identify responsible parties. If more than one party contributed to the accident, you can hold all of them liable for your injuries based on their portion of fault under Texas’s proportionate responsibility rule. Multiple parties could contribute to a fishing charter accident, including:

• Boat operators or owners
• Other passengers
• Equipment manufacturers
• Crew members

Charter boat accidents can fall into state or federal jurisdiction in Texas, depending on where the accident occurred. If the boat were within nine nautical miles of the Texas shore, the accident would likely fall under boating regulations established by Texas Parks and Wildlife. If the vessel was farther out or the incident occurred on “navigable waters,” it may be subject to maritime law.

The boat accident attorneys at Carabin Shaw have the experience and knowledge to file your claim in the proper jurisdiction within the statute of limitations to protect your right to compensation. The sooner you contact us, the quicker we can go to work on your case so you can focus your energy on healing from your injuries. You can read our law firm’s client reviews to see how we’ve helped other boating accident victims like you.

A fishing charter accident is a traumatic and painful experience, and victims need time to recover and move forward with their lives. Carabin Shaw’s team of maritime attorneys will handle the legal details of your case, protecting your rights and giving you peace of mind. Our English- and Spanish-speaking professionals are available now at 1-800-862-1260, or you can contact us online to book your free case review today.

For more information:

• Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 33
• Boating Regulations
• Navigable Waters of the United States in the Fort Worth, Albuquerque, and Tulsa Districts Within the State of Texas