Getting Compensation For Jet Ski Injuries In Minnesota

Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner, and if you’re headed up to the lake for the long weekend, you may also be taking the jet skis out of storage for the weekend. Jet skiing can be an incredibly fun way to spend the day at the lake, but because of their small size and high speeds, they also result in numerous injuries each year. If you or someone you know was injured while riding a jet ski, you may have a claim to injury compensation. We discuss the liable parties and your options for compensation in the wake of a jet ski injury in today’s blog.

Jet Ski Liable Parties

A number of different parties may be criminally or civilly liable for your injuries based on the specifics of your accident. For example, you may be able to pursue any of the following parties if you are injured as a result of someone else’s actions or negligence after a jet ski accident:

The driver of the jet ski
The owner of the jet ski
The company that rented the jet ski to the driver
The manufacturer of the jet ski
Another boat driver who caused your crash

If you cause your own injuries, you’re probably not going to be able to take anyone to court for compensation, but if you are injured because of another driver or because of faulty equipment, you certainly have compensation options. We’ve collected injury compensation for countless individuals who have been injured on different types of watercrafts, and we’d be happy to go to bat for you in your time of need.

What To Do After A Jet Ski Accident

If you or a loved one has been injured in a jet ski or boating accident, the first thing you should do is ensure the injured parties seek medical attention. Not only could this care save their life, but it will also provide the basis for an eventual injury claim. In order to collect injury compensation, there needs to be documented medical proof of verifiable injuries, and a medical assessment will provide this proof.

If possible, before you leave the scene of the accident, try to collect the contact information of anyone who can verify your claims. Having witnesses who can speak to the credibility of your story can be immensely helpful when working to win a claim, but we know this isn’t always possible given the extent of your injuries. Similarly, you should try to document the scene of your accident with photographs if you have your smartphone handy and are not in need of immediate medical attention.

After these two steps have been completed, your next move will be to contact a personal injury lawyer with experience winning watercraft injury awards. In the greater Twin Cities area, Dean and the team at Margolis Law Firm can be your ally. We’ll be able to develop a strong case that ensures you have a good chance of collecting an award. We’ll factor in your medical expenses, lost wages and the overall toll the accident has taken on you and your family while working to determine a fair demand amount. We’ll also back up our process with financial figures that we’ll vigorously defend during mediation or court. Don’t leave the process up to chance, let an experienced legal team get you the compensation you deserve after a potentially life changing jet ski accident.

We hope that you have a fun and safe time on the lake this Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer, but if you are one of those who are injured due to someone else’s actions or negligence on a watercraft this year, let us help you navigate this complex situation. For more information, or for help with a different type of injury case, reach out to Dean and the team at Margolis Law Firm today at (952) 230-2700.