Personal injuries sustained in sailing accidents
There are a number of accidents and personal injuries that could occur during leisure time. Sailing is a popular pastime but there are a number of dangers both on the land, when preparing to sail, and in the water that sailors should be aware of to prevent the likelihood of accidents and personal injuries.
Personal injuries sustained on land
- Electrocution or burn injuries could occur if overhead power lines touch the mast
- Sailors could be run over by the boat trolley when preparing to launch and suffer a trip or fall
- Slipping on the slipway when launching the boat could cause foot or ankle injuries
Personal injuries sustained on the water
- Being hit by the boom (the bottom of the sail which is very heavy to weigh the sail down) which swings around on very windy days could cause a serious closed head injury
- If the boat capsizes a sailor could become caught up in ropes or wires and suffer burn injuries or strangulation
- Survival after drowning can cause medical complications such as brain damage
Liability for personal injuries sustained in sailing accidents
If personal injuries were sustained while receiving sailing lessons then liability may be spilt two ways. If there was a fault with the sailing equipment or the sailing instructor was negligent in some way then the sailing organization may be found liable. However, if a student did something contrary to instruction, putting themselves or others in danger, then they may be found responsible for the accident.
If a sailor launched themselves from a public slipway and suffered a personal injury at the hand of another sailor on the water then they may have a case for compensation against the other party.
How we can help you claim for personal injuries
If you have been involved in an accident either on land or on the water that was not your fault then we can help you to claim for compensation.
Our personal injury solicitors will give you free legal advice and help you throughout the claims process.
We can help you to claim for damages including loss of earnings through time taken off work, medical expenses and many other costs that you have accumulated since the accident. We even have a no win no fee policy, freeing you from your legal expenses. See no win no fee for more information.
Make a no win no fee personal injury claim today by calling 0800 781 7789.
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