Boating accidents can have serious consequences, leading to injuries, property damage, and even fatalities. If you’ve been involved in a boating accident and are considering filing an injury claim, you may have several questions about the legal process, compensation, and your rights. The following are some of the common questions that our Virginia Beach boat…
Boat and personal watercraft owners should carry insurance on their watercraft, but other types of claims can be made if owners fail to insure their watercraft.
Most typically, powerboats such as cabin cruisers are involved in serious Virginia boating wrecks. Another frequent source of personal watercraft accidents involve jet skis, wave-runners and sea-doos. You can file a claim and pursue damages no matter what type of personal watercraft or powerboat was involved in your accident.
What types of incidents are classified as boating accidents?
The answer to this question depends entirely on where the boat accident occurred and whether it is subject to Federal Maritime law or state laws. The statute of limitations for non-death personal injury in Virginia (for example, in Hampton, Newport News, or Virginia Beach) is two years.