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Transporting goods and passengers along Ohio’s waterways has been important for our state’s economy for generations. Lake Erie, Maumee Bay, and the Maumee River are also busy recreational waters, and a boat accident can cause serious injuries to several people at once.
These vehicles often travel at high rates of speed, and victims face the risk of drowning in the aftermath of a collision. Further, it can be difficult to quickly get someone emergency medical help after a boating accident.
Do not wait to contact a Toledo boat accident lawyer if you or a loved one has been hurt on a boat, a jet ski, or a commercial vessel. Our Toledo boating and maritime lawyers understand the unique challenges of recovering compensation after an accident on the water. Call KNR today at (419) 324-8205 for a free, no-risk consultation.
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Many boat accident claims in Northwest Ohio involve people out for the day: fishing for walleye, cruising, tubing, or heading out to the islands. These claims work much like car accident claims. When the operator of another boat was careless, that operator and the boat owner’s insurance are usually responsible for the harm.
Toledo sits where the Maumee River meets Lake Erie, and the area’s waters range from narrow river channels to wide open lake. Accidents happen most often:
Accidents farther east, around Cleveland and the Cuyahoga River, are often handled by our Cleveland boat accident lawyer team.
Official counts of boating accidents can be misleading. Incidents on the water, even ones that cause serious injuries, often never reach the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, or the local sheriff. A boat that limps back to the dock may leave behind no report at all. That is one reason it matters to write down what happened, take photos, and get the names of everyone involved as soon as you can.
Jet skis and other personal watercraft are fast, small, and easy to rent, which makes them one of the riskiest ways to be on the water around Toledo.
Riders are thrown at speed, collide with docks and other boats, and are struck by other watercraft. Two personal watercraft running side by side or jumping wakes can collide in an instant, and a rider in the water is hard for a boat operator to see. Many crashes involve rental riders with little experience or young operators.
When a rental company hands a machine to someone with no instruction, fails to maintain it, or lets an underage rider take it out, the company can share responsibility. An owner who lends a jet ski to an inexperienced or impaired rider can be responsible too. In Ohio, children under 12 may not operate a personal watercraft, riders 12 to 15 need adult supervision on board, and everyone on a personal watercraft must wear a life jacket.
According to the U.S. Coast Guard’s Recreational Boating Statistics, operator inattention, improper lookout, and operator inexperience are the most common causes of recreational boating accidents, and alcohol is the leading known factor in fatal ones.
It is important for your lawyer to investigate and determine the exact cause of your accident, because more than one party may be responsible for paying compensation. Our article on boating season safety covers ways to lower these risks.
Many people feel less pressure to act responsibly when they operate a boat. Boats that are speeding, swerving, or running too close to others often cause serious accidents, and boats have no brakes to stop them quickly.
People often drink when they are on the water. Ohio’s impaired operation laws apply to boats, with the same blood alcohol limits drivers face on the road, and an operator under the influence of drugs or alcohol is far more likely to miss a hazard or another boat.
There are many things that can pull an operator’s attention away on a lake or river. A boat can travel hundreds of feet in the seconds the operator looks away from the water ahead.
People must know how to drive their boats and how to use towing equipment and other gear. Most people born on or after January 1, 1982, must complete an approved boating course before operating a boat with more than 10 horsepower in Ohio. An operator or owner can be responsible when an accident happens because the boat was not operated safely.
Lake Erie storms can arrive with little warning. Maintenance crews, other boaters, or third parties may also leave debris in the water, and objects floating just below the surface are hard to see and can do serious damage when a boat strikes them.
Boats, jet skis, and other watercraft have many parts that are crucial for safe operation. When a steering system, throttle, fuel line, or other part fails, the manufacturer or seller may be responsible for the harm that follows.
Boating accidents frequently leave people with terrible and long-lasting injuries. Boats have no seatbelts, because passengers need to be able to get free if the boat capsizes, so people are easily thrown on impact. Many victims are terribly injured or killed when they are struck by a boat as they swim or wade in the water.
Do not take any boating injuries lightly. Your physical damage can get much worse over the days and weeks that follow if you do not get appropriate medical help. Even if you can walk away from your accident, it’s important to seek medical attention without delay.
Our lawyers work to document the full extent of your injuries. That record shows how the accident has affected your life and how it will continue to affect you, and it is the foundation of a fair settlement.
Common injuries in boating accidents include:
When a boating accident takes a life, the family may have a wrongful death claim. Our Toledo wrongful death lawyers can explain how those claims work.
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Those injured in a Toledo boating accident often endure serious injuries that require hospitalization, surgeries, and physical therapy. If another party caused your accident and boat-related injuries, you should not have to bear the financial burden.
After a boat accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your:
Boat wrecks are generally chaotic, and numerous people can be hurt. It’s important to get to safety as soon as possible because the threat of drowning is very real when it comes to accidents on the water.
The scene of your accident can be very dangerous in the immediate aftermath. Getting yourself and your passengers to a safe place if possible is very important.
Then take these steps:
Ohio law and federal rules require boat operators to report accidents that cause a death, a disappearance, an injury that needs more than first aid, or significant property damage. Make sure an officer from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, ODNR, the Coast Guard, or the sheriff takes a report, and ask how to get a copy.
Take photos of the boats, the scene, and your injuries. Write down the names, phone numbers, and registration numbers of the other operator, the boat owner, and any witnesses. Keep damaged gear and clothing. If you were working, report the injury to your employer in writing.
The Port of Toledo is a major Great Lakes port, and many people in Northwest Ohio make their living on and around the water: crew members on freighters and tugs, longshore workers loading and unloading cargo, and the people who build and repair ships. When one of these workers is hurt, the case can look very different from an ordinary work injury claim.
Injuries on navigable waters like Lake Erie and the Maumee River can fall under federal maritime law rather than, or in addition to, Ohio law. Which law applies depends on your job, where you were hurt, and how much of your work happens on a vessel. Because the rules and deadlines differ, it is important to have skilled legal counsel review your case early. Call (419) 324-8205 or 1-800-HURT-NOW to speak with a Toledo maritime lawyer.
Seamen, the crew members who work aboard a vessel, are generally not covered by state workers’ compensation. Instead, the Jones Act lets an injured seaman sue the employer when the employer’s negligence caused the injury. As a general guide, it covers workers who spend about 30 percent or more of their working time on a vessel in navigation, meaning one that is afloat, in operation, and on navigable waters. Employers must use ordinary care to keep the vessel reasonably safe for the crew.
Unlike Ohio’s workers’ compensation system, a Jones Act claim requires proof of fault. Your lawyer must generally show that:
Seamen may also have claims when a vessel was unseaworthy, and they are entitled to basic living expenses and medical care while they recover.
Dockworkers, longshore workers, crane operators, and ship repair crews who are not seamen are usually covered by the federal Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. It works like workers’ compensation, paying medical care and part of lost wages without proof of fault, and a worker may also have a separate claim against a negligent third party such as a vessel owner. Other injured workers may be covered by Ohio’s system, where our Toledo workers compensation lawyers can help.
Passenger and cargo vessels are large, complex machines, and there are many ways a worker can be hurt aboard one. Typical maritime accidents and injuries result from:
An injury on the water can be severe, and a long trip to emergency care can make it worse. Some injuries that affect workers hurt on the job include:
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Do not delay seeking legal help after you or a loved one is hurt in a boating accident. These cases can be complex, whether you were working in the maritime industry or hurt by a reckless boat operator. KNR will investigate the events surrounding your accident, and maximize your financial recovery.
Contact one of our Toledo boating accident lawyers to begin seeking the compensation you deserve. Call KNR’s Toledo office at (419) 324-8205 or 1-800-HURT-NOW for a free consultation.
The operator who caused the crash is usually responsible, and the boat owner can be responsible when someone else was driving with permission. Depending on the facts, a rental company, a marina, an employer, or the maker of a defective part may share the blame. Ohio’s comparative fault rules can reduce your recovery if you were partly at fault.
Often, yes. Longshore and harbor workers usually receive benefits under the federal Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, and they may also be able to sue a vessel owner whose negligence caused the injury. Crew members may have claims under the Jones Act. The right path depends on your job and where you were hurt.
The Jones Act is a federal law that lets seamen, the crew members who work aboard vessels, sue their employers when the employer’s negligence played a part in causing an injury. It applies in place of state workers’ compensation for workers who qualify as seamen.
Ohio’s impaired operation laws apply on the water, with the same blood alcohol limits as on the road. Proof that the operator was drinking is strong evidence of negligence, and in some cases it can support punitive damages. Ask that the officer’s report be preserved and talk to a lawyer quickly.
Crashes on navigable waters such as Lake Erie and the Maumee River often fall under federal maritime law, which generally allows three years to file. Boating claims on inland lakes and other waters that Ohio law governs generally have two years, and work injury claims follow their own rules. Because the right deadline depends on the facts, talk to a lawyer soon after the accident.
