Water sports and recreational activities such as boating, water skiing, and jet skiing can be fun for the entire family. However, it is important that everyone especially children are kept safe while aboard a water vessel. It is essential for children to wear personal floatation devices to prevent drowning in case of an accident. Under Florida law, children aged five and under must wear a type I, type II, type III, or type V personal floatation device, approved by the United States Coast Guard when aboard the deck of a water vessel. Additionally, children of all ages are required to wear a coast guard approved personal floatation device when operating or riding a personal watercraft. If a child is injured in a boating accident due to failing to wear an approved personal floatation device due to the negligence of the vessel operator, the operator may be held liable for failing to provide a flotation device to the child. Additionally, if the flotation
device is defective or malfunctions and fails to work properly the manufacturer of the device may be held liable for products liability.

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.