Work With A Proven Attorney After A Boating Accident

If you have been injured or your loved one has been killed while boating, maritime law expert Attorney Tonya Meister at Meister Law, LLC, can help. Attorney Meister is a Florida board-certified admiralty and maritime lawyer with extensive experience handling these types of cases. She has successfully represented boat accident victims for 20-plus years. You can trust her proven track record of securing compensation for people in your shoes.

As a former seafarer and avid boater, attorney Meister understands the unique aspects of being at sea. The combination of her practical maritime experience and her maritime legal expertise – as a board-certified maritime attorney through The Florida Bar – provide her with special insight into maritime accidents. Based in Miami, she represents injured boaters from around the world.

Standing Up For Your Rights From A Position Of Strength

Whether you were hurt on a cruise ship, powerboat, sailboat, ferry, or a smaller craft like a Jet Ski or windsurfing board, attorney Meister will develop the strongest possible legal argument on your behalf to seek the justice you deserve.

Attorney Meister is committed to providing comprehensive legal representation for those injured in boating accidents. She advises people who take to the water for business or pleasure on issues such as:

• Safety measures: Just as there are rules for the road, there are essential safety precautions that should be followed by all boat operators and communicated to their passengers. Attorney Meister is a strong advocate for educating Floridians on boating safety and has provided safety tips to television viewers and the public.
• Legal claims for injuries: When you are hurt in a boating accident, understanding your legal rights can be difficult. The legal framework for maritime accidents is exceedingly complex. Attorney Meister explains the relevant law clearly and makes sure that your case is negotiated and litigated from a position of strength.

Attorney Meister will take the time to go over each aspect of your incident and guide you toward a course of action that adequately compensates you for your harm.

Working Diligently To Hold Negligent Boat Owners And Operators Accountable

The ocean is a dangerous place. Even a brief moment of carelessness on the water can have devastating consequences.

As a former crewmember on a dive vessel, attorney Meister’s legal experience and familiarity with shipboard operations gives clients an advantage. She applies that experience in cases involving:

• Negligence: Operating a boat properly requires attention to numerous details. Using faulty equipment, failing to adjust to bad weather and other types of negligence could have devastating effects. Per the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, nearly 40% of all boat collisions are due to inattention or the operator not maintaining a proper view ahead of the vessel.
• Boating while intoxicated: When people in charge of maneuvering a boat, personal watercraft or other type of vessel are impaired by alcohol or drugs, they put everyone around them in danger. Alcohol is the leading contributing factor to fatal boating accidents. Whether or not a sobriety test was administered after the accident, attorney Meister can investigate how unsafe drinking or substance use contributed to the injury.
• Reckless operation: Unfortunately, people often don’t understand the risks involved with operating a watercraft and act recklessly by cutting in front of other boats, making unexpected moves or operating at an excessive speed. Attorney Meister works diligently to uncover evidence of recklessness.

Don’t take matters into your own hands or rely on what defendants, their attorneys and insurance companies say your claim is worth. Attorney Meister can provide a realistic valuation of your case to ensure that you don’t settle for less than you deserve. She will fight to protect your interests.

Get A Seasoned Advocate In Your Corner

Getting the most from your boating incident claim demands a legal advocate who is familiar with the unique nature of maritime and admiralty law. Attorney Meister understands the defenses and tactics that adversaries use. She will use that knowledge to anticipate and counter them so you can come away with the full compensation you deserve.

To learn more, please schedule a free consultation by calling 305-703-6075 or reaching out online. You only have one chance to assert your rights, so it’s important to find the right attorney, and you have nothing to lose by chatting with attorney Meister about your case.