Understanding Maritime Injury Claims After Recreational and Commercial Boating Accidents in Texas

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Boating and other maritime activities are a staple of both work life and recreation in Texas. When boaters are injured due to others' negligence, they are entitled to compensation. Without the help of a skilled attorney, however, they may never receive the justice they deserve.

The Texas boating accident lawyers at Carabin Shaw know exactly what it takes to hold negligent parties liable for your injuries. We have been helping victims like you for over three decades. To get started, call us toll-free at 1-800-862-1260 or contact us online, where our English- and Spanish-speaking staff is available 24/7 to set you up with a free case review!

Liability for any boat accident injury claim in Texas is determined based on negligence. When negligence causes an accident, the negligent party can be held liable for its consequences. Some examples of negligence that lead to liability for Texas boating accidents are:

• Operating a boat while under the influence
• Violating safety regulations
• Overloading a vessel
• Boating in hazardous weather conditions
• Renting an unsafe or poorly maintained boat
• Ignoring known hazards
• Poor hiring or training practices
• Manufacturing defective parts

Victims of recreational boating accidents have similar rights to those injured in accidents on land. They can work with a boating accident attorney in Texas to pursue lawsuits and insurance claims against liable parties. Liability in these cases is subject to modified comparative fault, meaning multiple parties may share liability for an accident, and only those with less than 51% liability can seek compensation.

Workers injured in commercial boating accidents generally experience more favorable injury claims compared to workers injured on land. With the help of a Texas maritime attorney, they can pursue “maintenance and cure” restitution, which is more comprehensive than workers’ comp. Furthermore, negligence in maritime workplace injury cases is subject to a “featherweight causation” standard. This means a lesser degree of negligence is required to hold parties liable.

Maritime law is also subject to “pure comparative fault”. This means that partially at-fault victims with more than 50% liability can still pursue accident compensation. As in modified comparative fault cases, the money they receive will still be reduced by their percentage of liability.

When you work with a maritime injury lawyer in Texas to sue liable parties for your boating accident, the compensation you can seek is quantified using damages. Damages relate to both the financial and emotional losses you have suffered due to your injury. Some examples of damages you may qualify for are:

• Reimbursement of medical expenses
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage
• Lost wages
• Permanent disfigurement
• Loss of companionship
• Loss of benefits
• Wrongful death
• Punitive damages

An experienced maritime lawyer can answer questions like, “How do I file a boating accident claim in Texas?” and guide you through the entire legal process. They will build you a strong case and hold all negligent parties liable for your injuries. Your attorney can also negotiate your insurance claims, collect evidence on your behalf, and provide emotional support along the way.

At Carabin Shaw, we have been helping maritime accident victims like you since 1992. Head over to our law firm’s client reviews page to hear from some of the injured Texans we have already served. Next, contact us online or call us toll-free at 1-800-862-1260 to set up your free consultation. Our English- and Spanish-speaking staff is available 24/7 to set you up.

To make things even easier, we offer all our services on a contingency-fee basis at Carabin Shaw. That means you pay nothing unless we win your case! There is no reason to delay. Call Carabin Shaw today to begin on the path to justice!

For more information:

• Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 33
• Texas Department of Insurance Website