Huge number of watercrafts is registered in Canada. There are thousands of boating and maritime accidents occur each year. Most of them cause serious injuries and fatality. In maritime accident it is extremely important to take the help of an experienced maritime accident lawyer as soon as possible.
Types of Boating Accident
- Collisions with other boats
- Collisions with land or rocks
- Collision with other personal property
- Capsizing
- Falling over board
- Sinking of the boat
- Fires and explosions
If You Have Been in a Boating Accident
Ø If the boat captain or driver has been injured, attempt to control the craft or transmit message to the Coast guard via radio wave. If the boat is left unmanned, the boat or water craft could crush into another boat or land.
Ø If the water craft is in danger of sinking, obtain life preservers and life jackets for yourself and anyone else who may be in danger. Save the unconscious victims first and then exit the craft as soon as possible.
Ø If the boat is not in danger of crashing or submerging, determine if other passengers require medical attention.
Ø Call the corresponding coast guard as soon as possible. Give the approximate location of the craft, number of passengers injured and any other relevant information.
Ø If you have been involved in collision with other boat, exchange information with the other passengers about their names and addresses and other information.
Ø Get statements from witnesses about the accidents and record their names and phone numbers.
Ø Record your own experience of the accidents and try to take the pictures of the damage to the boat and also your extent of injuries.
Ø Notify your insurance company of the incident as early as possible.
If you have been seriously injured in maritime accident, contact an experienced, committed maritime law farm Personal injury law office in Ontario promptly to protect your rights and get the compensation you deserve.