New York City Boating Accident Attorneys
Recreational Boating Injury Lawyers Serving Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and the Bronx
Boat and ships are an integral part of life for many New York City residents. Recreational boating and cruises are popular pastimes for many people in New York. For some residents and tourists, a ferry is used to get to and from Staten Island, Manhattan and other destinations that are cut off by water.
Coast Guard statistics reveal the dangers of boating, including serious injuries and deaths, that are frequently caused by human error. In 2010, 27 people died in New York recreational boating accidents.
The iconic Staten Island Ferry has also seen a number of injurious and fatal incidents in the past decade, with some accidents caused by human negligence and others by mechanical failures.
New York City is a popular port for cruise ships — a vacation option that has caused a number of people to fall ill from stomach viruses and other sicknesses, in addition to slip and fall injuries.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a New York recreational boat accident, ferry accident or cruise ship accident, protect your rights by calling the New York City boating injury attorneys at David Resnick & Associates, PC, for a consultation. There is no obligation, so call today at (212) 279-2000 or contact the firm through our online form.
About New York Recreational Boating Accidents
Most recreational boating accidents happen during the day, in pleasant weather and in relatively calm waters. That might seem logical because that’s when people are most likely to be out in their boats.
However, it also means that natural causes are usually not to blame for most New York recreational boating accidents. Instead, according to Coast Guard statistics, the main causes are:
- Operator inattention;
- Improper lookout;
- Operator inexperience;
- Excessive speed;
- Alcohol use; and
- Mechanical failures.
That means that an individual is to blame for most boating accidents. Some of the most frequent types of recreational boating accidents include:
- Capsizing;
- Collisions (both with fixed objects and with other vessels);
- Grounding;
- Overboard falls; and
- Flooding.
The injuries that result from these accidents are often serious and sometimes deadly. The most common cause of recreational boating deaths is drowning, according to the U.S. Coast Guard’s annual survey. Other types of accidental boating injuries include broken bones, concussions, hypothermia, lacerations and sprains.
New York recreational boating injuries can leave victims with expensive medical bills, lengthy rehabilitation periods and lost wages. If someone is more seriously injured, a boating accident could result in a lifetime of disability.
The New York City recreational boating accident attorneys at David Resnick & Associates, PC, can help you recover compensation for serious personal injuries and property damage if you were injured in a New York boating accident. Contact the firm's personal injury lawyers today at (212) 279-2000 or fill out our online form.
About New York City Ferry Accidents
Roughly 60,000 people per day and nearly 20 million people each year use the Staten Island Ferry to make the 5.2-mile voyage between Lower Manhattan and Staten Island. Most trips are routine, but there have been several significant accidents in recent years.
One vessel, the Andrew J. Barberi, has been involved in several accidents, including a 2003 collision with a maintenance pier that killed 11 people. The same ferry was more recently involved in a “hard dock” after a mechanical failure caused its braking system to malfunction.
The majority of injuries related to the Staten Island Ferry do not involve major incidents like collisions, according to the Department of Transportation. Slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accidents are much more common on ferries and in the terminals. Passengers are sometimes injured on stairs and escalators or when conditions cause doors or hatches to open unexpectedly.
Although the Staten Island Ferry is the best known, there are other ferry operators that travel routes on the Hudson River between Manhattan and New Jersey, as well as in other areas around the city.
If you were injured aboard a New York City ferry, the ferry accident attorneys at David Resnick & Associates, PC, can help you recover any compensation you might be entitled to.
About New York City Cruise Ship Injuries
Cruises are increasingly popular, with 2.7 million passengers sailing on North American cruises in 2010, according to numbers from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Many of those ships embark from New York City, which has the fourth highest cruise ship departure volume in North America.
As with New York City ferries, catastrophic accidents are rare aboard cruise ships, but they do happen. It is far more likely for cruise passengers to suffer injuries that do not involve collisions, fires, severe weather or other major events.
Norovirus or “cruise ship virus” is one type of injury that has been in the spotlight recently. Many ships have suffered outbreaks of the illness, sometimes repeatedly, and the industry appears to have problems preventing the outbreaks.
In addition to norovirus and other types of food poisoning, slips and falls caused by slippery decks or inconspicuous hazards are also common sources of injuries aboard cruise ships. Entertainment facilities like swimming pools and water slides can also injure passengers, as can cruise line excursions and activities at ports of call.
Security has also become a concern aboard cruise ships, especially with the new generation of larger ships that are able to carry more passengers. Sexual and physical assaults, either at the hands of the crew or other passengers, have been known to occur aboard cruise ships.
Unfortunately, many cruise ships are ill prepared to handle medical emergencies, and the health care facilities at ports-of-call can be substandard.
Claims against cruise lines are often subject to strict time limits and they frequently must be filed in certain jurisdictions. They can also fall under a special area of the law known as maritime law. Because of these complexities, it’s important to consult with a skilled personal injury lawyer like the ones at David Resnick & Associates, PC.
Were You Hurt In A New York City Boating Accident? Call Our Manhattan Lawyers Today
If you or someone you love was injured aboard a recreational boat, ferry or cruise ship because of someone else’s negligent or intentional act, the New York boating injury lawyers at David Resnick & Associates, PC, can help you recover the benefits you deserve, including compensation for medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering.
The personal injury attorneys at David Resnick & Associates, PC, are skilled at evaluating boating accident claims and have a record of results for their clients. Call our firm today at (212) 279-2000 or use our online contact form for a free evaluation of your case.
We serve tour boat accident victims in New York City, including the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Long Island.
