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Boating & Maritime Accident Representation

California Boat Accident Lawyers

Boat accidents can cause devastating injuries on California’s coastal waters, lakes, and rivers. If negligence played a role, Frantz Law Group can help you pursue full compensation and hold responsible parties accountable.
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Recreational Boat Accidents & Negligence

Recreational boating accidents often occur because of operator error, alcohol use, or unsafe conditions. Our attorneys represent victims injured in all types of watercraft accidents.

Vessel Collisions

Crashes involving other boats, docks, piers, or fixed structures.

Capsizing & Flooding

Loss of vessel stability resulting in passengers being thrown into the water.

Falls Overboard

Passengers injured after slipping or being ejected from a vessel.

Fires & Explosions

Fuel leaks, electrical failures, or improper maintenance causing fires onboard.

Alcohol-Related Accidents

Impaired operation remains one of the leading causes of serious boating injuries.

Who may BE held responsible?

Boat accident claims may involve multiple liable parties beyond the operator.

Boat Operators

Negligent or impaired operators may be directly liable.

Boat Owners

Owners may be responsible for unsafe vessels or entrusting boats to unqualified operators.

Rental & Charter Companies

Failure to maintain boats or train staff may result in liability.

Bars & Social Hosts

Alcohol providers may share responsibility in some cases.

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Experienced Maritime & Boating Injury Attorneys

Boat accident cases often involve complex maritime laws, multiple insurance policies, and serious injuries. Frantz Law Group has extensive experience representing injured boaters, passengers, and maritime workers throughout California.
Our team conducts detailed investigations, works with marine safety experts, and aggressively pursues compensation from all available sources.
  • Decades of personal injury and maritime litigation experience
  • Proven record of high-value settlements and verdicts
  • Statewide and nationwide representation
  • No legal fees unless compensation is recovered
  • Free consultations, available 24/7
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Get Legal Help After a Boat Accident

Time-sensitive evidence and maritime regulations can affect your claim. Speak with an experienced boat accident attorney to understand your rights and legal options.

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Frequently Asked
Questions

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We handle cases involving powerboats, yachts, Jet Skis and personal watercraft, charter boats, excursion boats, and other recreational vessels.

Alcohol is a leading factor in recreational boat accidents. Liability may extend beyond the operator to bars or social hosts that provided alcohol.

The Longshore Act provides compensation for certain maritime workers injured on docks, bridges, jetties, or other navigable maritime structures. It may offer greater benefits than standard workers’ compensation.

Coverage may include longshoremen, harbor workers, ship repairmen, and ship-breakers working near navigable waters.

Benefits may include medical care, rehabilitation, travel expenses for treatment, disability compensation, and limited funeral expenses in fatal cases.

The Jones Act protects seamen injured while working on vessels in navigable waters. Unlike workers’ compensation, it requires proving negligence.

Generally, you must spend at least 30% of your work time on a vessel, be assigned to a vessel or fleet, and work on a vessel capable of navigation.

Yes. Families may pursue wrongful death claims for medical costs, funeral expenses, lost income, and loss of companionship when negligence caused a fatal boating accident.

We work on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

Yes. We represent boat accident victims throughout California. Se Habla Español.