New York lawyers specializing in boating and watercraft accident claims In New York, many boating accidents occurred in bays, sounds, rivers, creeks, canals, and the Atlantic Ocean. Boating accident litigation is complicated, especially when it involves cruise ships, cargo ships, and yachts, which are operating under the flags of foreign countries, and require extensive knowledge in Maritime Law and often involves federal regulations (and sometimes international law) and state and local legal issues. Our Brooklyn located maritime accident law firm, has such boating accident expertise and is well-versed in the applicable laws, as well as international, federal, New York State, and municipal and local laws — and whether the boating, ferry, or water taxi terminal accident happened on the vessel in New York waters, or on the dock at a New York City or New Jersey ferry terminal, we know how to value your injury claim, and can, and will work with top boating and watercraft experts to help support it. The risk of injury or death increases exponentially when the boat owner, whether it be an, individual, company, corporation, or municipality, fails to take proper safety precautions.

Boats should be equipped with adequate life jackets, rescue equipment, fire extinguishers, and other safety devices. The boating accident lawyers at Bisogno & Meyerson, are well versed in applicable laws, including New York personal injury law, Maritime and Admiralty law, and the Jones Act. We, experts, understand the intricacies of these laws, giving you the advantage in a personal injury case. Our staff can also assist you with your wrongful death claim if a loved one perishes in a boating accident. We exercise the utmost sensitivity and discretion when handling traumatic injury and wrongful death cases Ferry and Water Taxi Accidents and Your Legal Rights Ferries and water taxis in NYC provide an often enjoyable and necessary way for employees to get to work and tourists to see the city from the waterways and to get to tourist attractions such as the Statue of Liberty and others as they navigate and move between the various NYC boroughs, islands, including, Staten Island and Governors Island, as well as providing transportation between New York and New Jersey, except when an accident occurs, leaving commuters and travelers hurt and confused. Ferries are common carriers, meaning they are public modes of transportation to which different, more stringent laws apply. Common carriers are required by law to use a high degree of care to keep passengers and crew members safe.