A split second of carelessness by someone on the water can change your life forever. If you were injured in a boating accident near Palm Beach Gardens, contact our attorneys at Schwed, Adams & McGinley, P.A. to fight for full compensation.
Types of Boat Accidents
Boat accidents can happen in many ways, and each type can result in serious injuries or property damage. Knowing the different kinds of accidents can help victims take the right legal steps. The attorneys at Schwed, Adams & McGinley have extensive experience handling all types of boat accident claims and can help pursue compensation for your losses.
Common types of boat accidents include:
- Collisions with stationary objects – Striking docks, piers, buoys, or other fixed structures
- Injuries from slips or falls on board – Accidents caused by wet or uneven surfaces on the boat
- Capsizing or sinking – Often due to overloading, rough waters, or operator error
- Unexpected flooding – Water entering the vessel and creating hazardous conditions
- Falls overboard – Leading to serious injury or drowning
- Hitting submerged objects – Grounding or striking rocks, sandbars, or debris beneath the water
- Damage from wakes – Waves from other boats causing injuries or property damage
- Fires or fuel explosions – Accidents caused by fuel leaks, mechanical failure, or operator negligence














