Water Sports Accidents

Water Sports Accidents

Water sport injuries generally fall under public liability law. Public liability law ensures that you are safe in public places. If you are injured due to the actions or inaction of a business, you may have a claim under public liability law. Businesses including water sport activity businesses, have a duty of care to keep you safe.

High-speed water activities can be risky. If you or a family member have been in a boat, jet ski, kayak towed sports or surf accident, it is important that you speak with a lawyer to advise you on your claim.

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Can I claim compensation?

You may be entitled to make a claim for compensation if you or a family member has suffered an injury as a result of another person’s negligence. It is important that you seek legal advice if you or a family member have been injured as a result of the following:

  • Collisions with other water vessels
  • Fires onboard boats or jet skis
  • Drowning
  • Collisions with other skiers
  • Collisions with fixed objects such as pillars, bridges and pontoons

What compensation can I claim?

If you have a successful claim due to a water sport accident, you may be entitled to compensation for:

  • Medical expenses
  • Rehabilitation
  • Loss of income
  • Care and Assistance

Each water sport accident is different and that is why it is important to seek legal advice. Our lawyers in Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Upper Coomera can help advise you on your claim. Zaparas operate on a No Win, No Fee basis. This means that in the unlikely event that we don’t succeed in securing compensation for you, we will not charge you for any of our professional fees.

We understand that making a claim can be stressful, which is why we have broken down the process in 3 simple steps to start you on your journey.

To contact us, simply fill out the form below and a member of our friendly team will contact you to set up a free, no-obligation appointment. Alternatively, you could give us a call on 07 5675 1300.

Once you have made contact, you will have your appointment with one of our lawyers. We have multiple convenient locations, so you can find an office that is closest to you. Alternatively, we offer home or hospital appointments, ensuring you can be heard no matter your circumstances.

Once you have had your Free, No-Obligation appointment, our team will discuss your options with you and make a collaborative decision of the best course of action.

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