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Defective Boat Lawsuit Attorneys

The vessel and boat defect attorneys at Estey & Bomberger have successfully handled a number of boating accident cases caused by defective boat parts. We are familiar with both maritime law and admiralty law and how these two areas of law affect product liability claims resulting from boating accidents. If you have been injured by a defect on a boat, fishing vessel, or ship, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries from the manufacturer of the watercraft.

Types of Boating Accidents

The boating accident lawyers at Estey & Bomberger handle all types of boating accidents caused by dangerous of defective ship equipment, including:

  1. Dive boat accidents
  2. Charter boat accidents
  3. Boat trailer accidents
  4. Fishing vessel accidents
  5. Personal watercraft accidents
  6. Boat dock accidents
  7. Boat propeller accidents
  8. Falling overboard accidents
  9. Boat fires
  10. Capsizing boats
  11. Boat collisions
  12. Jet ski accidents

The most common type of boating accident is a vessel collision.  With any boating accident resulting in serious injury, there is always the risk of injured victims dying from drowning. Wearing a life jacket can reduce the risk of drowning following a boating accident.

Types of Ship and Boat Defects

If you have suffered serious injury because of a defective boat part, or if a part on a boat causes the boat to collide with another boat or capsize, you may be entitled to compensation. Some possible types of defects that could result in serious injury to boat passengers and occupants include:

  1. Battery charger defects
  2. Dive gear defects
  3. Electrical system defects
  4. Engine component defects
  5. Fuel pump cracks
  6. Fuel system line leaks
  7. Navigational equipment defects
  8. Pilot ladder defects
  9. Radar defects
  10. Railing defects
  11. Refrigeration defects
  12. Rudder defects
  13. Ship conveyor belt defects
  14. Ship lift equipment defects
  15. Ship loading equipment defects
  16. Steering arm defects
  17. Throttle defects
  18. Wench defects
  19. Winch defects.

Boat Recalls & Defect Reporting

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) investigates all  consumer complaints about defects in recreational boats and related equipment.  If you suspect a part on your boat is defective, you are urged to report it to the Coast Guard's Boating Safety Division. You can visit uscgboating.org to report defects and search for recalls of parts on your boat.

Preventing Boating Accidents

Many boating accidents can be attributed to operator inexperience.  You can gain experience by taking a boating  class to increase your knowledge and boating skills. Have a safety inspection done on your vessel to ensure that all the equipment is operating properly. Keep your boat equipped with personal flotation devices (life jackets), visual distress signals (signal flares and flags), and flashlights. Fire extinguishers are required if you have an inboard engine, permanently installed fuel tanks, a double bottom hull that is not completely sealed or not completely filled with flotation materials, a closed compartment that stores portable fuel tanks, closed living space, or closed storage compartments that contain flammable materials. Keep your fire extinguisher easily accessible in the event you need it.

Free Consultation

We are serious about getting you the full and fair compensation for your injuries or the wrongful death of a loved one in a boating accident.  With more than 70 years of collective experience representing victims injured by defective products, we know how to maximize your results. Contact a boat defect lawyer at Estey & Bomberger today for a free consultation about your legal rights in a potential boat defect lawsuit.