Jeff D. DeFrancisco and Charles L. Falgiatano operate DeFrancisco & Falgiatano Personal Injury Lawyers at 6739 Myers Rd, East Syracuse, NY 13057. With more than 30 years of experience and over $100 million recovered for personal injury victims, their firm represents clients injured in boating accidents throughout Upstate New York. Their attorneys handle cases involving operator error, dangerous waters, operator inexperience, intoxication, and excessive speed. Boating accident victims often suffer catastrophic injuries like brain damage, paralysis, or death. The firm examines whether boat operators, passengers, owners, or manufacturers should be held accountable for injuries sustained on the water. They fight against comparative negligence defense strategies that could reduce compensation. Available 24/7 at 833-200-2000, DeFrancisco & Falgiatano offers free consultations and serves clients in Syracuse, Auburn, Buffalo, Rochester, Ithaca, and communities throughout Upstate New York.
Keller Swan Injury Attorneys, operating from 759 Parkway Street in Jupiter, Florida, provides comprehensive legal representation for Miami boat accident victims. Their experienced legal team handles various watercraft incidents, including collisions with other vessels, capsizing, propeller accidents, and jet ski crashes on South Florida’s busy waterways. The firm emphasizes that operator negligence, BUI incidents, inexperience, and equipment failure are leading causes of serious boating injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and drowning. Their attorneys thoroughly investigate accidents, gather critical evidence, and navigate the complexities of maritime law to establish liability and secure maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. With free consultations available at (561) 295-5825, Keller Swan offers personalized guidance through insurance negotiations and litigation processes while maintaining a deep understanding of Florida’s unique boating regulations.
Troy A. Brookover directs the Law Offices of Troy A. Brookover at 14100 San Pedro Ave, Suite 550, San Antonio, TX 78232, specializing in boat accident litigation. With over 30 years of experience and board certification by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Brookover brings exceptional expertise to watercraft injury cases. The firm handles accidents caused by speeding, operator inexperience, boating under the influence, overloaded vessels, and inadequate maintenance. They represent victims suffering traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, amputations, drowning injuries, and broken bones. The legal team investigates accidents involving various vessels including bowriders, cabin cruisers, pontoons, jet skis, and houseboats. They assist clients in filing accident reports with law enforcement or the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department as required by state law. The firm works on a contingency fee basis, collecting payment only upon successful recovery of damages. Contact their office at (210) 226-2000 for a free case consultation regarding boating accidents on Texas waterways.
Andrew Calandro established Calandro Law at 10027 Water Works Lane, Riverview, FL 33578, where they specialize in representing boating accident victims throughout Tampa and Riverview. The firm notes that Florida leads the nation in both registered boats and boating accidents, with vessel collisions, flooding, capsizing, and wake damage among the most common incidents. Their attorneys help victims navigate the immediate aftermath of accidents, gathering information from boat operators, passengers, and witnesses while documenting the scene. The legal team investigates accidents caused by operator distraction, alcohol use, inexperience, and equipment failure, explaining that under federal law, accidents must be reported if someone is killed, injured beyond first aid, or if property damages exceed $2,000. Available at (813) 563-6463, they offer free case evaluations to help victims understand their rights and options for pursuing compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, mental distress, and wrongful death claims.
Attorney Bert McDowell leads Bert McDowell Injury Law at 1450 Barnum Ave Suite 201, Bridgeport, CT 06610, focusing on boat accident claims throughout Connecticut. With a 24/7 helpline at (203) 690-1030, McDowell handles cases where boat operator negligence causes catastrophic injuries. The firm investigates common accident causes including speeding, watercraft operator inattentiveness, boating under influence, exceeding safe occupant capacity, and propeller injuries. Connecticut’s “Emily’s Law” requires boat operators towing skiers to be at least 16 years old with proper certification, while all operators must complete safety courses. McDowell’s legal team assists victims in proving negligence, establishing liability, and recovering both economic damages covering medical expenses and lost wages, plus non-economic damages for pain, suffering, and permanent disabilities. The firm’s motto “Bring On Bert” reflects their commitment to fight aggressively against insurance companies to secure appropriate compensation for clients injured on Connecticut’s waterways.
Steele Law, P.C., operating from 4400 TX-121 Suite 300#O27S in Lewisville, Texas, specializes in representing victims of boat and personal watercraft accidents. Lead attorney Dina Steele brings personal experience as a jet ski owner who enjoys Lake Lewisville, Grapevine Lake, and Lake Texoma, giving her firsthand understanding of watercraft dangers. The firm combines creative legal strategies with a decade of personal injury experience to tackle boating accident cases involving collisions, alcohol-related incidents, reckless operation, and negligent conduct. They emphasize personalized attention—cases aren’t passed between attorneys or paralegals but handled directly by experienced lawyers who know clients by name. The firm navigates the complexities of maritime law and Texas boating regulations, working to establish liability and secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Steele Law serves clients throughout the Metroplex and DFW area, offering free consultations to boat accident victims.
REA Law, led by attorney Raymond E. Areshenko, serves boating accident victims from offices in Reno, Nevada (775-300-7594) and Sacramento, California (916-800-6090). The firm highlights Reno’s proximity to Lake Tahoe, making it a destination for water activities including speed boats, jet skis, and other watercraft. Their attorneys emphasize that boats must be operated responsibly like any vehicle to ensure operator, passenger, and bystander safety. Common accident causes they address include boating under the influence, distractions, operator inexperience, and excessive speed. The firm notes that Nevada law treats alcohol consumption while operating a boat the same as driving a car, with a 0.08% BAC limit constituting illegal operation. Their legal team handles serious injuries including brain injuries, limb loss, spinal cord damage, and wrongful death, pursuing compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, future income loss, pain and suffering, and punitive damages in cases of conscious disregard for safety. Free consultations are available at both office locations.
Brian L. Elstein leads Elstein Legal at 7301 SW 57th Court, Suite 570, South Miami, FL 33143, specializing in boat accident cases across Miami Beach. According to Statista data cited on their website, 2,559 U.S. boat accident injuries occurred in 2019, causing over $55 million in damages. Elstein Legal handles various boating injuries including traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, and disfigurement, fighting aggressively against insurance companies to secure proper compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. As a cum laude graduate from Nova Southeastern University, Brian Elstein brings significant personal injury expertise, having recovered millions for clients since founding the firm in 2018. Recognized by The National Trial Lawyers as a Top 40 Under 40 Lawyer in Florida and selected for the 2022-2023 Florida Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers Magazine, Elstein offers free consultations at (305) 299-2835, working on a contingency basis with no fees unless cases are won.
Ehline Law Firm Personal Injury Attorneys, APLC operates from 633 W 5th Street #2890, Los Angeles, CA 90071, specializing in cruise ship tender boat accident cases. Founded by former U.S. Marine Michael Ehline, who helped draft the Cruise Ship Safety Act, the firm represents passengers injured while boarding small tender boats used to transport cruise guests to ports or destinations where large ships cannot dock. Their attorneys investigate accidents caused by rough weather conditions, unsafe height differences during embarkation and disembarkation, untrained crew members, and chaotic boarding procedures. The firm handles cases involving concussions, head and brain injuries, broken bones, spinal cord injuries, internal bleeding, and other serious trauma. Their legal team determines liability between cruise lines and third-party tender boat operators, gathering evidence to establish negligence and maximize compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. For a free consultation regarding tender boat injuries, call (833) LETS-SUE.
The Law Offices of Michael J. Nykaza, located at 2200 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201, provides dedicated representation for boat and watercraft accident victims across the North Shore and surrounding communities. Attorney Michael Nykaza brings 35 years of experience and personal knowledge as a lakefront property owner on the Chain O’Lakes, recognized as America’s busiest inland recreational waterway per acre. The firm handles accidents involving all types of watercraft, including WaveRunners and Jet Skis, often caused by operator distractions, alcohol consumption, excessive speed, or equipment failures. With previous experience working for insurance companies, Attorney Nykaza understands insurance claim practices and litigation strategies, giving clients an advantage when pursuing compensation for medical expenses and lost wages. His familiarity with boating conditions and congested waterways enables him to effectively protect clients’ rights in complex watercraft accident cases. For a free consultation, call 847-864-3598.
