A cause of action for an injury to a child arising from the water vessel may be due to a defect in the vessel. A products liability action may be initiated when a child is injured due to a defective vessel, such as a boat, personal water craft, or other recreational vessel.
For instance, the manufacturer and assembler of a pleasure boat is liable for personal injuries sustained by the boat owner and his children in an accident caused by failure of the boat's steering mechanism, where, despite expert testimony that the boat should have had a longer and more efficient forward rail, the trial court properly determined that the claim of inadequacy of the forward rail had no relationship to the boat owner's injury. However, if there is insufficient circumstantial evidence presented to prove that the boat’s steering wheel was defective at the time it left the manufacturer and at the time of the accident, the manufacturer may not be held liable for the child’s injuries.

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.