Car Ferry Boat Accidents and Information
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Car Ferry Boat Accidents
Car Ferries allow people to transport their vehicles from the mainland to areas inaccessible to standard vehicular travel, such as islands, ships, or even from one side of a river to another. These invaluable craft are designed for maximum capacity, and during hasty loading and unloading of passengers and cargo accidents invariably occur. Because these vessels operate on waters covered by U.S. maritime law these people often have recourse to collect damages based on these statutes.
There are many types of accidents that can occur on a car ferry typically involve cars that break free during less than ideal maritime conditions. Cars are dangerous in their own right, but when they are not safely secured on the craft they can easily turn a routine crossing into a dangerous situation. Car ferries are frequently overloaded in order to turn a maximum profit, drastically reducing the seaworthiness of the vessel.
If you or someone you know was injured on a car ferry you may have the right to take legal action under certain U.S. maritime law. Contact a dedicated and experienced legal professional today before restrictive statutes of limitations keep you from having your voice heard.
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