Boat Accidents

Florida Boat Accident Lawyer

Florida is a leading state for boating activity by residents and tourists. In 2005, Florida boating accidents resulted in 80 deaths and 366 severe injuries—an injury and fatality rate that far exceeds any other state.

At the Law Firm of Stephen T. Holman, P.A., we have more than 50 years of combined experience and work tirelessly to pursue rightful compensation for boat accident victims and their families. Contact our Pensacola law firm to learn how our boat accident lawyers can help.

Florida Boat Accidents

As experienced Florida personal injury lawyers, we recognize that Florida has a substantially higher amount of watercraft accidents each year. Therefore, we are able to handle various forms of boating accidents, such as:

• Drunk driving boat accidents (BUI)
• Drug-related boat accidents
• Sea Doo accidents and Jet ski accidents
• Commercial fishing boat accidents
• Cruise ship accidents
• Canoe accidents
• Overboard accidents
• Other watercraft and maritime accidents

Many individuals suffer injuries ranging from severe lacerations, contusions, and broken bones to head injuries, hypothermia, spinal cord, or back injuries.

Pursuing Compensation following a Boat Accident

When representing injured individuals and families in personal injury and wrongful death claims, we offer compassion and personal guidance to help clients through the difficult time following the accident. We thoroughly assess all areas of negligence or causes of the accident, such as alcohol or drug use, unfamiliarity with the waterways, remaining debris from hurricanes, or other causes. We pursue all means possible to obtain the compensation you need and deserve.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a serious boat accident in the Pensacola Bay, Gulf of Mexico, Pensacola Sound, inter-coastal waterway, or other Florida waterway, please consult our personal injury and wrongful death attorneys to discuss how we can help.