Boating is a popular pastime around Tampa and heading out on the water can seem like a fun and low-risk activity. Unfortunately, it’s sometimes easy to forget that powerful boat propellers can be extremely dangerous if they strike the human body.
High-speed rotating blades on boat propellers can cause devastating and sometimes fatal injuries to victims. When this happens because of the negligence and wrongdoing of others, those harmed by propeller accidents can pursue a claim for compensation.
Diaco Law represents injured victims and those who have lost loved ones. Our boat accident attorneys in Tampa are here and ready to fight for you to get full and fair compensation, so give us a call today to schedule your free consultation with a Tampa propeller injury lawyer.
Who is at Risk of a Tampa Propeller Injury?
Many different individuals are at risk of suffering injury due to a boat propeller, including:
- Swimmers or snorkelers who are hit by a boat
- Individuals who fall overboard while traveling on a boat
- Skiers, wakeboarders, and tubers who fall near active propellers
- Dock and marina workers who come into contact with boat propellers as a result of a collision or slip and fall while working near a vessel
These and other victims could suffer life-changing or even fatal accidents. They should be compensated for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and all other economic and non-financial losses directly resulting from the propeller accident.
Who Can Be Held Liable for a Propeller Injury in Tampa’s Waterways?
In many cases, propeller injuries occur because of negligence or wrongdoing.
If a person or a company or other entity has a duty to you, is negligent or breaches that duty through carelessness or a safety law violation, and you are hurt as a result, you can pursue a claim for damages. For example, boat manufacturers have a duty to only sell safe vessels, while boat operators must be cautious while navigating Tampa’s waterways.
Some of the parties who most often fail in their obligations and are held liable for propeller injuries include:
- Boat operators who don’t exercise reasonable care and who cause collisions or hit swimmers or others on the water
- Boat owners who don’t use proper safety equipment such as propeller guards or emergency shutoff equipment
- Tour operators who put customers in danger through failure to follow safety rules or operate vessels with care
- Equipment manufacturers, if a problem with the equipment itself causes or contributes to injuries. Examples include manufacturers of emergency shutoff equipment that malfunctions and fails to stop the propeller’s blades.
Diaco Law will carefully review the facts and circumstances of your propeller injury claim to identify defendants who could be held responsible and to help you prove your case.
We can gather evidence from the scene, connect you with experts, and subpoena records or other documents to help you prove liability. We’ll also negotiate with insurers or go to court on your behalf to help you pursue justice.
Contact a Tampa Propeller Injury Lawyer Today
Propeller accidents are devastating, and Diaco Law is here to help. We do not charge legal fees unless we win, and we have decades of experience with all types of accidents involving watercraft in the Tampa area.
To find out more about how a Tampa propeller injury attorney at Diaco Law can help you to recover compensation for your losses, give us a call or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation.