{"id":811,"date":"2021-11-01T07:01:35","date_gmt":"2021-11-01T07:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bottarolaw.com\/?page_id=811"},"modified":"2022-05-31T16:25:43","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T16:25:43","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bottarolaw.com\/boat-accident-attorney\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Boat Accident FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"qa-faqs qa-category cf animation-fade accordion collapsible\">\n\t\t<div class=\"qa-category\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"faq-catname\">Boat Accident<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"qa-faq0\" class=\"qa-faq\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"qa-faq-title\"><a class=\"qa-faq-anchor\">Is seeking compensation for a boat accident different from seeking compensation for other types of accidents?<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qa-faq-answer\"><p>Yes and no. Like other personal injury claims,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bottarolaw.com\/boat-accident-attorney\/\">boat accident<\/a>\u00a0claims for compensation are typically based on someone else\u2019s negligence. In order to recover maximum compensation for your losses, you\u2019ll need to hire an attorney to investigate and collect evidence to prove that someone else was at fault for the accident.<\/p>\n<p>However, boating accidents often result from boat-specific issues, like improper boat maintenance or reckless boating. Those may be in addition to issues like driving while distracted or intoxicated, which often occur in other types of accidents. To identify all possible sources of compensation for your losses, it\u2019s important to hire\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bottarolaw.com\/meet-our-team\/\">a knowledgeable attorney<\/a>\u00a0with specific experience handling boat accident claims in Rhode Island or Massachusetts.<\/p>\n<\/div><!--.qa-faq-answer-->\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!--.qa-faq-->\n\t\t\t<div id=\"qa-faq1\" class=\"qa-faq\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"qa-faq-title\"><a class=\"qa-faq-anchor\">What percentage of boating accidents result in injuries and fatalities?<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qa-faq-answer\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhs.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Department of Homeland Security<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocoastguard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the US Coast Guard<\/a>\u00a0report that among the top 10 causes of boating accidents in the US, 66% result in injuries and 12% result in fatalities. Most of these injuries are a result of alcohol use, and most deaths are the result of operator inattention.<\/p>\n<\/div><!--.qa-faq-answer-->\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!--.qa-faq-->\n\t\t\t<div id=\"qa-faq2\" class=\"qa-faq\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"qa-faq-title\"><a class=\"qa-faq-anchor\">Do Massachusetts and Rhode Island require boaters to wear personal flotation devices (PFDs)?<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qa-faq-answer\"><p>In both\u00a0Massachusetts\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dem.ri.gov\/pubs\/regs\/regs\/enforce\/boats98.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rhode Island<\/a>, only certain boaters are required to wear PFDs. However, all boats are required by law to have a certain number of PFDs on board. Even though not every passenger is required to wear a PFD, you\u2019re more likely to survive in a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bottarolaw.com\/boat-accident-attorney\/\">boat accident<\/a> if you do wear one. You can still pursue a claim even if you were not wearing a life jacket at the time of your accident.<\/p>\n<\/div><!--.qa-faq-answer-->\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!--.qa-faq-->\n\t\t\t<div id=\"qa-faq3\" class=\"qa-faq\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"qa-faq-title\"><a class=\"qa-faq-anchor\">What is the statute of limitations for filing a boating accident claim in Massachusetts and Rhode Island?<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qa-faq-answer\"><p>Typically, you have 3 years after the accident to file a claim. However, the sooner you file your claim, the sooner you\u2019ll be able to recover the compensation you deserve.<\/p>\n<\/div><!--.qa-faq-answer-->\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!--.qa-faq-->\n\t\t\t<div id=\"qa-faq4\" class=\"qa-faq\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"qa-faq-title\"><a class=\"qa-faq-anchor\">Do I have to pay money upfront to hire a boat accident lawyer?<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qa-faq-answer\"><p>No. We take all\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bottarolaw.com\/boat-accident-attorney\/\">boating accident<\/a>\u00a0claims on a contingency fee basis. This means you won\u2019t pay anything upfront, and we won\u2019t send you a bill. You\u2019ll only pay us after we\u2019ve helped secure compensation for you\u2014that\u2019s our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bottarolaw.com\/about-us\/\">No Fee Guarantee<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><!--.qa-faq-answer-->\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!--.qa-faq-->\n\t\t\t<div id=\"qa-faq5\" class=\"qa-faq\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"qa-faq-title\"><a class=\"qa-faq-anchor\">Should I work directly with the insurance companies?<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qa-faq-answer\"><p>Insurance companies will try to get you to settle before you know the extent of your losses\u2014which means you may not get all the compensation you deserve. Hiring a boat accident attorney to deal with the insurance companies for you can help you avoid mistakes that might jeopardize your claim. You can learn more in our free publication, here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bottarolaw.com\/insurance-dispute-attorney\/\">Insurance\u2019s 5 Best Kept Secrets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><!--.qa-faq-answer-->\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!--.qa-faq-->\n\t\t\t<div id=\"qa-faq6\" class=\"qa-faq\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"qa-faq-title\"><a class=\"qa-faq-anchor\">Can waiting to file my claim hurt my chances of getting compensation?<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qa-faq-answer\"><p>Potentially. After any type of accident, it\u2019s important to get legal help right away. Evidence needs to be collected and preserved as soon as possible, and you may need medical treatment records from the accident to help prove your claim. A delay won\u2019t necessarily hurt your claim, but it\u2019s best to <a href=\"https:\/\/bottarolaw.com\/contact-us\/\">speak with an attorney<\/a>\u00a0as soon as you can.<\/p>\n<\/div><!--.qa-faq-answer-->\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!--.qa-faq-->\n\t\t\t<\/div><!--.qa-category-->\n\t\t<\/div><!--.qa-faqs -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":116125,"parent":804,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.9.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Boating Accident FAQs | Bottaro Law Firm<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Find out the answers to the most frequently asked questions about boating accidents. 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