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Product Liability & Watercraft Safety

Boats, Jet Skis & Watercraft Defects

Watercraft defects can lead to catastrophic injuries, especially when accidents occur on open water. When defective design or manufacturing puts riders at risk, injured victims may have legal options under California product liability law.
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The Unique Dangers of Defective Watercraft

Accidents involving boats and personal watercraft are especially dangerous due to limited rescue access and the risk of drowning.

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Loss of Control

Defective steering, throttle, or control systems that cause sudden loss of maneuverability.

Engine or Motor Failures

Malfunctions that result in collisions, fires, or mechanical injuries.

Structural Defects

Weak hulls, faulty components, or design flaws that compromise safety.

Safety Equipment Failures

Defective kill switches, flotation devices, or warning systems.

Defects Linked to Boat and Jet Ski Injuries

Manufacturing shortcuts or design flaws can create serious hazards on the water.

Design Defects

Unsafe designs that make the watercraft inherently dangerous.

Manufacturing Defects

Errors during production that result in faulty components.

Inadequate Warnings or Instructions

Failure to warn users of known risks or proper operation.

Component Failures

Defective motors, fuel systems, or steering mechanisms.

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Experienced California Product Liability Attorneys

Watercraft defect cases require a thorough understanding of product design, maritime environments, and injury risk factors. Frantz Law Group has decades of experience holding manufacturers accountable for defective consumer products and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for injured clients.
Our attorneys have the financial resources and investigative capability to determine whether a watercraft was defectively designed or manufactured and to pursue compensation on behalf of injured victims.
  • Experience with complex watercraft defect claims
  • Knowledge of product liability laws and safety standards
  • Resources to investigate manufacturers and suppliers
  • No upfront costs or attorneys’ fees unless compensation is recovered
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Hold Watercraft Manufacturers Accountable

If you were injured by a defective boat, jet ski, or watercraft, our attorneys are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.

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Frequently Asked
Questions

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Accidents on water are more dangerous due to limited rescue access, exposure to water hazards, and the increased risk of drowning or hypothermia.

Claims often involve defective engines, steering systems, fuel components, hull structures, safety equipment, or inadequate warnings.

Liable parties may include manufacturers, parts suppliers, distributors, or retailers involved in producing or selling the watercraft.

Injuries may include bruises, lacerations, dislocations, fractures, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and drowning-related injuries.

Yes. Product liability focuses on whether the product was defective, not the user’s experience level.

Compensation may include medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, long-term care costs, and wrongful death damages.

We offer free consultations and handle watercraft defect cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay no attorneys’ fees or costs unless compensation is recovered.