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Parasailing Accidents in Miami

Parasailing takes you up above the water for a high-flying adventure, but when wind or equipment malfunction causes the parachute to give, serious injuries can result. Common injuries from parasailing accidents include traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, and even death. If you or a loved one has been injured while parasailing in Miami, you could have a claim to recover damages for your injuries and a Miami parasailing accident attorney from Brais Law can help.

You Want the Legal Team on Your Side with the Experience You Can Trust

When it comes any accident involving water recreation, you need an injury lawyer who knows maritime law inside and out. The Brais Law Firm was founded by Keith Brais who actually started his career as a marine engineer. After a career-ending injury, he shifted gears and went to law school. Keith is a Florida board-certified expert in maritime law and has over 30 years’ experience handling injury cases such as those involving parasailing and other watersports accidents. Together with his talented legal team, we have over 70 years combined trial experience. We know exactly what it takes to get people the full compensation they deserve.

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Don’t Settle for a Lowball Settlement Offer from an Insurer, Work with a Parasailing Injury Attorney at Brais Law

Contact an injury lawyer at our firm now to discuss your case in a free case evaluation before accepting a settlement offer from a parasailing company’s insurance company. We can explain your rights and make sure you are aware of the full damages your injury may result in over time.

What Causes Parasailing Accidents?

There are a wide variety of causes of parasailing accidents, including poor weather as well as improper maintenance of equipment. When you are injured while parasailing, you will be able to collect compensation for the costs and damages associated with your injuries when another party or entity was the cause of the accident or incident that led to your injuries. For example, parasail operators have a duty to cease operations if a storm is approaching. This requires due diligence and taking care not to expose parasail guests to the risk of poor weather. 

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Parasailing Operators Have an Obligation to Ensure Safety

When parasail operators fail in their duty to keep their clients safe, they may be liable for any damages that result from injuries they cause. Keeping the business open in dangerous weather can lead to a parasail operator being liable for your injuries, just the same as if they do not properly maintain the equipment to keep it safe for its intended use.

Determining the party at fault for your injuries can be complex but an injury attorney on our experienced team knows exactly how to successful handle parasailing accident cases. We make use of legal instruments like requests for production and depositions to gather the evidence needed to win your case.

A Parasailing Accident in Miami Can Involve Local and Federal Maritime Law Knowledge

Accidents involving recreational boating can be complex when it comes time to collect damages due to the overlap of Florida statutes and maritime laws that govern vessel operators. It is important to work with an experienced attorney with a track record of success in helping injured clients collect what they deserve.  Brais Law has decades of experience in maritime law and related injuries. Below are just a few of the cases in which we have won a combined $60 million in the past 10 years for our injured clients: 

  • $18.1 million – resort guest lifetime client payout 
  • $6.6 million – PWC/WaveRunner personal injury
  • $1.3 million – unsafe and defective products liability 
  • $1.18 million – injured jet skier jury verdict 
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FAQs: Parasailing Accidents and Your Rights

The Parasailing Company is Blaming the Equipment Manufacturer for My Injuries—What Can I Do About This?

What Kinds of Negligence May Have Been Committed that Led to My Parasailing Accident?

What License is Required for Parasailing Operation?

The Parasailing Company is Blaming the Equipment Manufacturer for My Injuries—What Can I Do About This?

Even if this is true, a lawyer on our team would do an extensive investigation of the parasailing company’s equipment maintenance and care records and see what protocols and training they have in place to ensure safety. It may be necessary to file a claim for damages against the operator and the manufacturer.

What Kinds of Negligence May Have Been Committed that Led to My Parasailing Accident?

While each case requires thorough investigation to ultimately determine fault, a maritime injury attorney with us has handled parasailing accident cases in Miami involving:

  • Operating in inclement weather
  • Inattentive boat operation
  • Operation by poorly trained employees
  • Lax safety standards
  • Improper maintenance of equipment
  • Harness failure
  • Tether failure

What License is Required for Parasailing Operation?

None. This is perhaps the crux of the problem with serious parasailing accidents that we end up pursuing damage for on our client’s behalf. No special license is required to operate a parasail beyond the license to operate the boat it is being towed from.

Don’t Hesitate When It Comes to Getting the Skilled Help You Deserve

The dedicated team at Brais Law offers a free initial consultation to determine if your case is a good fit for our firm, and we only get paid if we win. For more information on how we can help on your case and to speak with an attorney who knows how to handle parasailing accident cases, call us at 305-416-2901, or visit our site to schedule your free initial consultation.

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