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The Gulf Coast is one of the most popular boating destinations in the country -- and one of the most dangerous. If you or a loved one has been injured in a boating or jet ski accident, our experienced attorneys will fight for the compensation you deserve.
With miles of coastline, bays, bayous, and waterways, boating is a way of life on the Gulf Coast. But the same waters that provide recreation also present serious dangers. Boat collisions, jet ski crashes, and other watercraft accidents cause hundreds of injuries and deaths in Florida and Alabama each year. Florida consistently leads the nation in boating accidents.
At Dean & Camper P.A., we understand the unique legal complexities of boating accident cases, including state boating regulations, federal maritime law, and the multiple parties that may be liable. Our attorneys have the experience and resources to investigate watercraft accidents and hold negligent boat operators, rental companies, and manufacturers accountable.
Our boat accident attorneys represent victims in all types of watercraft incidents, including:
The most common causes of boat and jet ski accidents on the Gulf Coast include:
Boating accidents can cause severe, life-threatening injuries including:
Florida: Florida’s laws applicable to injuries caused by the negligence or recklessness of boat and watercraft operators and owners are mostly set forth in Section 327, Florida Statutes, governing “Vessel Safety.” Pursuant to §327.02(46), a “vessel” is synonymous with a boat, and includes every description of watercraft, barge, and airboat, other than a seaplane on the water, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water.
Florida’s Boating Operation Laws & Age Requirements:
Rented or Leased Jet-Skis & Boats:
When a boat, jet-ski, or other watercraft is rented or leased in Florida, Florida law considers the rented or leased watercraft to be a “livery vessel.” Rental companies in Florida, technically known as liveries, are governed by strict safety and operational regulations primarily enforced by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The most significant Florida laws applicable to boat and jet-ski renters were implemented in the Boating Safety Act of 2022, which introduced mandatory permitting and expanded insurance requirements. Some of the most important parts of Florida’s Boating Safety Act are set forth below.
Florida Boat & Jet-Ski Rental Permits & Records Required:
Florida’s Required Minimum Insurance for Rental Companies:
Florida Required Boating Safety Equipment and Instruction:
Florida’s Boat & Jet-Ski Accident Reporting Laws:
Florida Statute Section 327.301(1) requires the operator of a vessel that is in any manner involved in an accident resulting in bodily injury, death, or disappearance of any person or damage to any vessel or other property in an apparent aggregate amount of at least $2,000 to forward a written report of the accident to the FWC unless the FWC investigating officer has already made a written report of the accident. Rental companies must report any accidents to the FWC immediately, as well as any overdue rentals.
Except for a few limited circumstances, pursuant to §327.301(4), accident reports made by a person involved in an accident, and any statements made by such person to a law enforcement officer for the purpose of completing an accident report may not be used as evidence in any trial, civil or criminal. However, the results of breath, urine, and blood tests administered after a boating accident are not confidential and are admissible into evidence. Section 327.301(4). If the vessel is leased, rented, or chartered at the time of the accident, the person who offered the vessel for lease, rental, or charter is responsible for complying with Florida’s boating accident reporting requirements. Section 327.301(6).
Verification of Liveries (Boat & Jet-Ski Rental Companies):
To verify the current permit status of a Florida boat or jet-ski rental company (livery), you can use the following sources:
Florida State Law vs. Federal Maritime Law:
Section 327.02(48), Florida Statutes, defines the waters of Florida as “any navigable waters of the United States within the territorial limits of [Florida], the marginal sea adjacent to [Florida] and the high seas when navigated as a part of a journey or ride to or from the shore of [Florida], and all the inland lakes, rivers, and canals under the jurisdiction of [Florida].” Because the majority of boat and jet-ski accidents occur relatively close to shore, most claims can and should be filed in Florida state court. In some cases, federal maritime law may apply, especially in navigable waters.
Florida’s statute of limitations for boating injury claims is generally 2 years from the date of the accident, as set forth in Florida Statute Section 95.11. Preparing a boat or jet-ski claim takes time, however, so never delay pursuit of your claim.
Alabama: Alabama requires a boating safety certification for operators born after April 28, 1993. The statute of limitations for personal injury claims from boating accidents is 2 years. Alabama law also prohibits operating a vessel while under the influence. Accidents involving commercial vessels or occurring in federal waters may be subject to federal admiralty and maritime law, which carries different rules and potentially more favorable remedies for victims.
Boating accident cases can involve multiple liable parties, including:
Victims of boating and jet ski accidents may be entitled to recover:
If you or a loved one has been injured in a boating or jet ski accident, contact Dean & Camper P.A. today for a free, no-obligation consultation. We'll review your case, explain your legal options, and answer all your questions.
We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no upfront costs and owe no attorney fees unless we win your case. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain by calling us today.
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Chad went above and beyond and settled our case within 6 months and it was 6 figures. He fights for his clients and does a great job — love his assistant Amber too. Thanks guys!
I used Shane for a car accident I was involved in. He got me more money than I thought I would get and I feel like he represented me fantastic! I wouldn't hesitate to use him again or refer him.
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Chad has his client's best interest at heart and has exceeded all my expectations. I would strongly recommend this law firm — you won't regret it.
Such an amazing team! They worked relentlessly to get me a settlement and never gave up! Chad was always 100% honest and always gave me the choice on any decision regarding the case. Truly an amazing attorney.
Answer calls promptly, keeps in touch — heck, one time Mr. Camper even gave me a ride to get my flat tire fixed! That's the kind of attorney he is.
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If anyone needs a good lawyer he’s the best in town because he wins.
He is the best attorney I have ever had. Mr. Shane gets back to you as soon as he can, tells you the deal, and gets straight to the business. I will always go to him.
If you’re in need of a good lawyer, I recommend Shane Dean. Shane made sure that I received the best results with my case.
Dean and Camper will do a great job for you if you’re injured in a car accident. They have handled two cases of mine and I have been highly satisfied both times.
It was honestly so great to have Dean & Camper P.A. working on my case.
Shane worked hard for me to counsel me in the best way and got me the full amount of my settlement that was possible.
Professional and always follow through — great experience.
Very knowledgeable — someone you want to have on your side!
Such a pleasure to deal with even with me living 4 hours away in a different state! Communication was excellent. Highly recommend!
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This firm was a great experience. Chad was very professional, down-to-earth, relatable, and very informative.
Chad Camper and his staff are the greatest. If you need a great knowledgeable attorney, call Chad Camper.
Chad was extremely easy to work with and made the process smooth and effortless. He would constantly give me updates.
I hired Dean & Camper for a personal injury case. Chad Camper was a professional from the very beginning.
Dean Camper truly went above and beyond for me in my case for injuries sustained in a car accident.
Our case was settled in less than 2 months with much satisfaction. I recommend this office to anyone needing legal help. The customer service was great.
Highly recommend. Chad and his team were great to work with. Very pleased.
Dean and his team offer absolutely phenomenal service and support 24/7. Patient and very informative. Highly recommended! Best!
I was very satisfied with their work. They’re very nice people to work with and very prompt in everything they do.
I had a great experience with Dean and Camper!
Great doing business with you — most thorough and professional, very efficient. We thank you so much!
Chad was professional and great to work with. Highly recommend.
Great company! Chad has been amazing.
Started out with a big law firm that didn’t make me feel important. After 11 months I switched to these guys and quickly had resolution.
Chad and Amber were absolutely amazing during my horrific time. No question was too big or small. They always got back to me.
I had a great experience with Mr. Camper. He was very helpful and walked me through everything. So easy to work with — I would highly recommend them!
Great staff and gets the deal closed with satisfying outcomes.
Chad and the staff at Dean & Camper have been absolutely wonderful to work with. Any time I had a question they were available. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing representation!
Shane is fantastic! He. Does. Not. Sleep. Works his tail off to take care of his clients. I recommend him to everyone.
Chad went above and beyond and settled our case within 6 months and it was 6 figures. He fights for his clients and does a great job — love his assistant Amber too. Thanks guys!
I used Shane for a car accident I was involved in. He got me more money than I thought I would get and I feel like he represented me fantastic! I wouldn't hesitate to use him again or refer him.
Chad and Amber were amazing. They were in contact with me throughout the entire process. They far exceeded my expectations on every level. If you need a personal injury attorney, this is the one for you!
These are the attorneys you want on your side! My settlement was much larger than I expected, every call and email I sent was promptly returned. My Attorney, Shane Dean, was excellent to work with.
We had a wonderful experience working with Chad. The communication and follow up was wonderful, and we were very happy with our outcome! I would highly recommend this office.
Every one at the firm was extremely helpful throughout the whole process. They explained everything in detail and made sure to keep me updated! I highly recommend; they were great to work with!
Chad has his client's best interest at heart and has exceeded all my expectations. I would strongly recommend this law firm — you won't regret it.
Such an amazing team! They worked relentlessly to get me a settlement and never gave up! Chad was always 100% honest and always gave me the choice on any decision regarding the case. Truly an amazing attorney.
Answer calls promptly, keeps in touch — heck, one time Mr. Camper even gave me a ride to get my flat tire fixed! That's the kind of attorney he is.
Shane Dean seen my case through, thoroughly advised me along the way, promptly returned my calls from start to finish, & it felt more like I had a friend on my side sticking up for me!
I highly recommend Dean & Camper. Chad and his staff made sure I knew what was going on at all times. Most importantly, he cares about his clients’ health and their well being.
Great law firm! I’m grateful I found them.
Shane is awesome. He makes the process easy and personal. Highly recommend him.
Shane Dean was a wonderful attorney and the best one I’ve ever dealt with. He was patient, professional, and quick to respond.
I had a great experience working with this law firm on my injury case. They were professional, communicative, and made the process smooth and stress-free. I’m really happy with the outcome. I highly recommend them.
Calling Shane Dean was the best decision I could’ve made for my case.
Shane & the team helped me with a recent accident. Great working with them, and happy with the settlement.
Mr. Dean and his staff did a great professional job and got me and my family the settlement we deserve in less than 6 months! I really recommend him and his team.
If anyone needs a good lawyer he’s the best in town because he wins.
He is the best attorney I have ever had. Mr. Shane gets back to you as soon as he can, tells you the deal, and gets straight to the business. I will always go to him.
If you’re in need of a good lawyer, I recommend Shane Dean. Shane made sure that I received the best results with my case.
Dean and Camper will do a great job for you if you’re injured in a car accident. They have handled two cases of mine and I have been highly satisfied both times.
It was honestly so great to have Dean & Camper P.A. working on my case.
Shane worked hard for me to counsel me in the best way and got me the full amount of my settlement that was possible.
Professional and always follow through — great experience.
Very knowledgeable — someone you want to have on your side!
Such a pleasure to deal with even with me living 4 hours away in a different state! Communication was excellent. Highly recommend!
Shane and Perla turned a typically painful and unfortunate process into an incredibly smooth experience!
This firm was a great experience. Chad was very professional, down-to-earth, relatable, and very informative.
Chad Camper and his staff are the greatest. If you need a great knowledgeable attorney, call Chad Camper.
Chad was extremely easy to work with and made the process smooth and effortless. He would constantly give me updates.
I hired Dean & Camper for a personal injury case. Chad Camper was a professional from the very beginning.
Dean Camper truly went above and beyond for me in my case for injuries sustained in a car accident.
Our case was settled in less than 2 months with much satisfaction. I recommend this office to anyone needing legal help. The customer service was great.
Highly recommend. Chad and his team were great to work with. Very pleased.
Dean and his team offer absolutely phenomenal service and support 24/7. Patient and very informative. Highly recommended! Best!
I was very satisfied with their work. They’re very nice people to work with and very prompt in everything they do.
I had a great experience with Dean and Camper!
Great doing business with you — most thorough and professional, very efficient. We thank you so much!
Chad was professional and great to work with. Highly recommend.
Great company! Chad has been amazing.
Started out with a big law firm that didn’t make me feel important. After 11 months I switched to these guys and quickly had resolution.
Chad and Amber were absolutely amazing during my horrific time. No question was too big or small. They always got back to me.
I had a great experience with Mr. Camper. He was very helpful and walked me through everything. So easy to work with — I would highly recommend them!
Great staff and gets the deal closed with satisfying outcomes.
Chad and the staff at Dean & Camper have been absolutely wonderful to work with. Any time I had a question they were available. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing representation!
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