Friedl Richardson Trial Lawyers
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The most common causes of boating injuries and fatalities are: Capsizing, Falling Overboard and Collisions.
Have you been seriously injured or lost a loved one in a boating accident? The attorneys of Friedl Richardson can help. We have more than ten years of experience standing up for the rights of people in Phoenix and throughout Arizona. We are ready to put our experience to work helping you achieve fair compensation for your boating accident case.
According to the United States Coast Guard in 2002, more than 12.5 million boats and personal watercraft (PWC) were registered in the United States. In particular, the use of personal watercraft, such as Jet-Skis and other brands, has exploded since the ’90s. Not surprisingly, the United States Coast Guard also reports that each year there are more than 8,000 boating [...]
If the person injured on or around a boat or water falls within the legal definition of “seaman” special protection may be available under the Jones Act. The Jones Act has special rules that protect seamen and make recovery of certain damages and benefits easier. In order to fully understand the Jones Act and its benefits, a maritime law attorney [...]
Maritime law, often called admiralty law, is a set of legal rules and practices governing the business of employment and transportation of people and goods over or near navigable waters. Before discussing the types of activities subject to maritime law and the special remedies available to people who make their living on the seas, it’s important to first consult an [...]
The top 10 reasons to hire an experienced personal injury attorney from Friedl Richardson in Phoenix, Arizona, if you have suffered an injury on a boat, while boating, or while engaged in other water sport activities are: 10. EXPERIENCE ASSESSING CLAIMS. Personal injury attorneys are experienced with cases like yours and can tell you at the outset whether it is [...]
Q: What is a “boating accident”? A: A boating accident may occur in many ways, but the most common are capsizing, crew overboard, collision, fire, sinking, flooding, explosion, and disappearances. Q: How common are boating accident fatalities? A: The most recent statistics available from the United States Coast Guard are from 2000 and reveal that 701 deaths resulted from boating [...]
U.S. Coast Guard Home Page Statistics and facts related to safety and the Coast Guard. U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety provides information about safety, regulations, recalls and statistics about accidents and fatalities on U.S. waterways. U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety, Security and Environmental Protection This site provides news and information on the activities of the Coast Guard.
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