Personal water crafts also known as wave runners or jet skis are very popular among boating and water enthusiasts because they are fast, small, and easily maneuverable. However, these same attributes can make jet skis dangerous, especially when children are on board. Many jet skiers like to speed, weave between vessels, jumping wakes, and spin doughnuts. However, when people operate personal water crafts in a reckless manner, it can cause accidents which may result in serious injury or even death. Although personal water crafts are small and appear to be easy for a child to operate, they are not toys and anyone under the age of 16 should have a boating safety certificate and be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18 prior to operating such a water craft. Additionally, under Florida law, a parent's execution of a pre-injury release of liability on behalf of his or her minor child was unenforceable to exonerate lessor of personal watercraft from liability for the child’s injuries sustained in an accident that occurred while minor was passenger on watercraft operated by the parent/lessee.

If your child is injured by a water craft or boat due to the negligence of another, you should consult with an experienced West Palm Beach child injury lawyer. The experienced and knowledgeable Florida Child Injury Lawyers of Sharmin & Sharmin P.A. will fight to recover for the injured child the compensation and justice he or she deserves. Our experienced team of lawyers and staff will use their skills and knowledge to give your family justice and peace of mind. You need an experienced West Palm Beach child injury lawyer. Call Sharmin & Sharmin P.A. at 1-800-74-TRIAL.