Boat Accident Lawyers Perth & Western Australia

A serious boating accident injury can have life-changing consequences. Our trusted No Win No Fee* boat accident lawyers are committed to ensuring you achieve the best outcome in your claim.

Who’s eligible for a boat accident injury claim?

Our experienced public liability boat accident lawyers may be able to help if you’ve been injured as a passenger or in the water in a boating accident because of someone’s negligence. Strict time limits apply to make a claim. Eligibility for a boat accident injury claim depends on whether:

Someone (e.g. owner or operator of a vessel involved in the marine accident) owed you a duty of care
The duty of care was breached (e.g. boat operator drove dangerously and with excessive speed, causing a boat accident)
Because of the breach, you suffered a serious boat injury

Examples of situations that could lead to a boat injury compensation claim include the boat operator or owner:

was driving the boat recklessly and collided with another vessel on the water or with a stationary object (e.g. a pier or pylon)
failed to keep a proper lookout while driving
failed to properly maintain the vessel, which lead to an incident on board (e.g. engine failure)
consumed excessive alcohol while in charge of the boat

What boat injury compensation can I claim?

Potential compensation for your boat accident injury depends on the:

Circumstances of your injury

You may be eligible to receive compensation for:

Loss of income
Medical and rehabilitation costs
Domestic assistance
Pain and suffering

Our trusted boat accident lawyers are committed to helping you obtain the boat injury compensation you deserve, so you can recover and plan for your future.

What is the boat accident injury claim process?

At Stephen Browne, our experienced local boat accident lawyers have been navigating public liability claim processes for nearly 40 years. Each client and their boat injury or jet ski injury claim are unique, and so the time for each claim can vary. We’re here to help, advise and support you. Below are the four key stages of a boating accident injury claim.

Obligation-free first consultation

During your obligation-free consultation with Stephen Browne’s boat accident lawyers, we’ll listen to your situation and review your boat injury claim. If our boat accident lawyers can help, we’ll explain your available boat injury compensation options and our No Win No Fee* fee structure.

*Conditions apply.

Assess and build your claim

Our experienced local boat accident lawyers will gather the necessary documentation and evidence to build and support your boat injury claim and ensure you achieve the best outcome.

Negotiation

Our trusted boat accident lawyers will negotiate on your behalf with the insurer, to ensure you maximise your claim. For most boat injury claims, agreement is reached out of court, but if your claim proceeds to a court hearing, we’ll advise you every step of the way.

Settlement

At Stephen Browne we’re committed to ensuring you receive the compensation you’re entitled to.

Obligation-free claim review

Stephen Browne’s No Win No Fee* trusted boat accident lawyers can review your claim to ensure you get the best possible compensation outcome.

Complete the form and our Client Service Team will contact you.

What to expect from your obligation-free consultation

Your obligation-free consultation will be with an experienced boating accident lawyer in Perth or Joondalup.

We are here for you

Our trusted boat accident lawyers are here to advise and support you every step of the way. During your consultation, your trusted boat accident lawyer will:

Listen to what happened to you and review your claim
Discuss your legal options and potential compensation
Advise on the legal process and our fees

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What to bring

You are welcome to bring a support person to your appointment. Please bring along any relevant documentation to your claim. This might include:

Photo identification
Medical reports
Photos of the boat accident location
Photos of your boat injury
Your written report of what happened
Details of your medical expenses and lost wages
Written reports from any witnesses to your boat injury

Don’t worry if you’re not sure what you need, our trusted team is here to support you through the legal process.

Boat accident injury FAQs

What should you do if you’re injured in a boat accident?

If you’re injured in a boating accident because of someone’s negligence, it’s important to:

Seek immediate medical care for your boat injury
Ask your treating doctor for a report detailing your boat injury and treatment
Make sure a police report is prepared
Notify the Australian Maritime Safety Authority of your boat accident
Contact experienced public liability boat accident lawyers as soon as possible, as strict time limits apply to claim boat injury compensation

How much does it cost to make a boat injury claim?

At Stephen Browne, we believe everyone should have access to legal services, no matter their financial situation. For most boat accident injury claims, our boat accident lawyers work on a No Win No Fee* basis.

*Conditions apply