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14px}.slf-boat-local-cities{grid-template-columns:1fr}.slf-boat-related-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"slf-boat\">\n\n  <!-- HERO -->\n  <section class=\"slf-boat-hero\">\n    <div class=\"slf-boat-hero-wrap\">\n      <div class=\"slf-boat-hero-phone\"><a href=\"tel:+18007070707\">800-707-0707 <span class=\"slf-boat-hero-phone-btn\">Call Now<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n      <p class=\"slf-boat-hero-label\">California Maritime Injury Advocates<\/p>\n      <h1>Boating & Jet Ski Accident Lawyers<\/h1>\n      <hr class=\"slf-boat-hero-rule\">\n      <p class=\"slf-boat-hero-sub\">Boating accidents involve a maze of <strong>maritime law, rental company liability, and uninsured operators<\/strong> that most personal injury firms don't handle. We know how to navigate these cases \u2014 from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to the San Francisco Bay and the California coast.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"slf-boat-hero-stats\">\n        <div class=\"slf-boat-hero-stat\"><div class=\"slf-boat-hero-stat-num\">$1B+<\/div><div class=\"slf-boat-hero-stat-label\">Recovered<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-boat-hero-stat\"><div class=\"slf-boat-hero-stat-num\">50+<\/div><div class=\"slf-boat-hero-stat-label\">Years Experience<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-boat-hero-stat\"><div class=\"slf-boat-hero-stat-num\">$0<\/div><div class=\"slf-boat-hero-stat-label\">Unless We Win<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ACCIDENT TYPES -->\n  <section class=\"slf-boat-types\">\n    <div class=\"slf-boat-types-wrap\">\n      <p class=\"slf-boat-types-label\">Cases We Handle<\/p>\n      <h2>Types of Boating & Jet Ski Accidents<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"slf-boat-types-sub\">Personal watercraft account for 19% of all boating incidents nationally. Whether you were on a fishing boat or a rented jet ski, we handle all of these cases.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"slf-boat-types-grid\">\n        <div class=\"slf-boat-type-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-boat-type-card-icon\">\u26f5<\/div>\n          <h3>Boat Collisions<\/h3>\n          <p>Vessel-to-vessel crashes, collisions with fixed objects, and grounding accidents<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-boat-type-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-boat-type-card-icon\">\ud83d\udea4<\/div>\n          <h3>Jet Ski & PWC Crashes<\/h3>\n          <p>Jet ski collisions, wake jumping injuries, and off-throttle steering failures<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-boat-type-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-boat-type-card-icon\">\ud83c\udf0a<\/div>\n          <h3>Drowning & Falls Overboard<\/h3>\n          <p>Near-drowning, capsizing, falls overboard, and lack of life jacket cases<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-boat-type-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-boat-type-card-icon\">\ud83d\udd27<\/div>\n          <h3>Propeller & Equipment Injuries<\/h3>\n          <p>Propeller strikes, fuel explosions, mechanical failures, and defective equipment<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- WHY DIFFERENT -->\n  <section class=\"slf-boat-why\">\n    <div class=\"slf-boat-why-wrap\">\n      <p class=\"slf-boat-why-label\">Critical Differences<\/p>\n      <h2>Why Boating Cases Are More Complex<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"slf-boat-why-grid\">\n        <div class=\"slf-boat-why-card\"><h3>No Insurance Required<\/h3><p>Unlike cars, California doesn't require boat or jet ski insurance. Many at-fault operators are completely uninsured \u2014 we find alternative paths to recovery through owner liability, rental company policies, and homeowner's insurance.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-boat-why-card\"><h3>Maritime Law Applies<\/h3><p>Accidents on navigable waters may fall under federal admiralty law, which has different rules for liability, damages, and statutes of limitations. Choosing the right legal framework can mean the difference between full recovery and nothing.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-boat-why-card\"><h3>Multiple Liable Parties<\/h3><p>The operator, boat owner, rental company, marina, tour operator, and even the watercraft manufacturer may all share liability. We investigate every potential defendant to maximize your recovery.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- IMMEDIATE ACTION -->\n  <section class=\"slf-boat-action\">\n    <div class=\"slf-boat-action-wrap\">\n      <p class=\"slf-boat-action-label\">Injured on the Water?<\/p>\n      <h2>What to Do Right Now<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"slf-boat-action-grid\">\n        <div class=\"slf-boat-action-card\"><div class=\"slf-boat-action-num\">1<\/div><div class=\"slf-boat-action-content\"><h3>Get to Safety & Call 911<\/h3><p>Get out of the water. Call 911 or the Coast Guard (VHF Channel 16). Administer first aid and get life jackets on everyone.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-boat-action-card\"><div class=\"slf-boat-action-num\">2<\/div><div class=\"slf-boat-action-content\"><h3>Identify the Operator<\/h3><p>Get the name, address, boat registration number, and insurance info (if any) of the at-fault operator. Note the rental company name if it was a rental.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-boat-action-card\"><div class=\"slf-boat-action-num\">3<\/div><div class=\"slf-boat-action-content\"><h3>Photograph Everything<\/h3><p>The vessels, damage, registration numbers, rental agreements, safety equipment (or lack of it), and injury locations. This evidence disappears fast on water.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-boat-action-card\"><div class=\"slf-boat-action-num\">4<\/div><div class=\"slf-boat-action-content\"><h3>Get Witnesses<\/h3><p>Other boaters, marina staff, dock attendants. Witness testimony is critical because there's no traffic camera footage on the water.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-boat-action-card\"><div class=\"slf-boat-action-num\">5<\/div><div class=\"slf-boat-action-content\"><h3>Seek Medical Care<\/h3><p>Go to an ER immediately. Drowning-related injuries, internal trauma, and concussions from water impact may not show symptoms right away.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-boat-action-card\"><div class=\"slf-boat-action-num\">6<\/div><div class=\"slf-boat-action-content\"><h3>Call Us Before Signing Anything<\/h3><p>Rental companies and insurance adjusters move fast. Don't sign waivers or give recorded statements: <strong>800-707-0707<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- COMPARISON TABLE -->\n  <section class=\"slf-boat-compare\">\n    <div class=\"slf-boat-compare-wrap\">\n      <p class=\"slf-boat-compare-label\">Maritime Litigation<\/p>\n      <h2>Standard Approach vs. Scranton Strategy<\/h2>\n      <table class=\"slf-boat-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th>Legal Factor<\/th><th>The Insurance Approach<\/th><th>The Scranton Strategy<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr><td>Defendant Selection<\/td><td class=\"bad\">Only pursues the operator \u2717<\/td><td class=\"good\">Sues operator, owner, rental company & manufacturer \u2713<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Legal Framework<\/td><td class=\"bad\">Files under state law only \u2717<\/td><td class=\"good\">Evaluates state vs. federal maritime law advantages \u2713<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Uninsured Operators<\/td><td class=\"bad\">\"No insurance, no recovery\" \u2717<\/td><td class=\"good\">Traces owner's homeowner's policy & commercial coverage \u2713<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Rental Company Liability<\/td><td class=\"bad\">Accepts \"signed waiver\" defense \u2717<\/td><td class=\"good\">Proves negligent maintenance, training & rental practices \u2713<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Evidence Preservation<\/td><td class=\"bad\">Relies on police report alone \u2717<\/td><td class=\"good\">Subpoenas rental records, GPS data & maintenance logs \u2713<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- EXPERT CONTENT -->\n  <section class=\"slf-boat-content\">\n    <div class=\"slf-boat-content-wrap\">\n      <h2>California Boating Accidents: What You Need to Know<\/h2>\n      <p>California ranks second in the nation for boating accidents \u2014 only Florida sees more. In 2024, there were 3,887 recreational boating incidents nationwide, resulting in 556 deaths and 2,170 injuries. Alcohol remains the number one known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents, accounting for 20% of all boating deaths.<\/p>\n      <p>What makes these cases particularly dangerous is the lack of mandatory insurance. While every car on a California road must carry liability coverage, boats and jet skis have no such requirement. When an intoxicated or inexperienced operator causes a catastrophic injury, victims often discover there's no insurance policy to claim against \u2014 and that's where most law firms give up.<\/p>\n\n      <h3>Jet Ski Accidents: A Growing Problem<\/h3>\n      <p>Personal watercraft \u2014 Jet Skis, WaveRunners, Sea-Doos \u2014 account for 19% of all reported boating incidents despite being a fraction of registered vessels. The reasons are predictable: high speeds, inexperienced operators (many on rentals), and a critical design issue \u2014 when operators release the throttle to avoid a collision, they lose steering control entirely. This \"off-throttle steering\" problem has been the subject of multi-million dollar product liability verdicts against PWC manufacturers.<\/p>\n      <p>California law requires PWC operators to be at least 16 years old, hold a California Boater Card, wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket, and never operate between sunset and sunrise. Violations of these laws establish negligence that supports your injury claim.<\/p>\n\n      <h3>Rental Company Liability<\/h3>\n      <p>A significant number of jet ski and boating accidents involve rented watercraft \u2014 28% of PWC accidents nationally involve rented equipment. Rental companies have a legal duty to maintain their vessels, provide safety instructions, and refuse to rent to underage or visibly intoxicated customers. When they cut corners to maximize profits, they're liable for the injuries that result.<\/p>\n      <p>Importantly, the liability waivers that rental companies make you sign before riding are not absolute. In California, a waiver cannot protect a company from its own negligence \u2014 renting defective equipment, failing to provide safety training, or ignoring obvious red flags about a customer's fitness to operate the watercraft.<\/p>\n\n      <h3>Boating Under the Influence (BUI)<\/h3>\n      <p>Under California Harbors and Navigation Code Section 655, operating any vessel with a BAC of 0.08% or higher is illegal \u2014 the same standard as driving. But unlike DUI, there are no routine sobriety checkpoints on the water, and enforcement is sporadic. When a BUI operator causes injury, the evidence of intoxication is powerful leverage in a civil claim \u2014 it establishes clear negligence and may support a claim for punitive damages.<\/p>\n\n      <p>California's two-year statute of limitations (CCP \u00a7335.1) generally applies to boating injury claims. However, if federal maritime law applies, the deadline may extend to three years. If a government vessel or public waterway agency was involved, you may have as little as six months to file a formal claim. Don't wait \u2014 call us today.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- QUOTE -->\n  <section class=\"slf-boat-quote\">\n    <div class=\"slf-boat-quote-wrap\">\n      <p class=\"slf-boat-quote-label\">A Personal Message<\/p>\n      <h2>\"The water doesn't have traffic cameras. That's why they think they can get away with it.\"<\/h2>\n      <blockquote>\"Boating accident cases are harder to prove than car accidents \u2014 there's no intersection camera, no dashcam, and often no police officer at the scene. That's exactly why these cases need an aggressive firm. We hire marine investigators, subpoena rental company records, and use GPS data to reconstruct exactly what happened. The operator, the rental company, the boat owner \u2014 someone is paying for what they did to you.\"<\/blockquote>\n      <cite>\u2014 Chris Scranton, CEO & Trial Advocate<\/cite>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- PROCESS -->\n  <section class=\"slf-boat-process\">\n    <div class=\"slf-boat-process-wrap\">\n      <p class=\"slf-boat-process-label\">The Scranton Process<\/p>\n      <h2>What to Expect When You Hire Us<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"slf-boat-step\"><div class=\"slf-boat-step-left\"><div class=\"slf-boat-step-num\">1<\/div><span class=\"slf-boat-step-timing\">Day 1<\/span><\/div><div class=\"slf-boat-step-content\"><h3>Free Maritime Case Audit<\/h3><p>You call us at 800-707-0707. We identify all potential defendants \u2014 operator, owner, rental company, manufacturer \u2014 and determine whether state or federal maritime law gives you the strongest case.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-boat-step\"><div class=\"slf-boat-step-left\"><div class=\"slf-boat-step-num\">2<\/div><span class=\"slf-boat-step-timing\">24-48 Hours<\/span><\/div><div class=\"slf-boat-step-content\"><h3>Evidence Preservation & Investigation<\/h3><p>We send preservation demands to rental companies and marinas for GPS logs, maintenance records, rental agreements, and safety inspection reports before they're destroyed.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-boat-step\"><div class=\"slf-boat-step-left\"><div class=\"slf-boat-step-num\">3<\/div><span class=\"slf-boat-step-timing\">Week 1-3<\/span><\/div><div class=\"slf-boat-step-content\"><h3>Maritime Liability Investigation<\/h3><p>We hire marine accident reconstructionists, review Coast Guard and local agency reports, interview witnesses, and build the negligence case against all responsible parties.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-boat-step\"><div class=\"slf-boat-step-left\"><div class=\"slf-boat-step-num\">4<\/div><span class=\"slf-boat-step-timing\">Ongoing<\/span><\/div><div class=\"slf-boat-step-content\"><h3>Medical Care Coordination<\/h3><p>We connect you with specialists who treat on a lien basis \u2014 you pay nothing out of pocket while your case is pending. Drowning-related brain injuries and spinal trauma require immediate expert care.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-boat-step\"><div class=\"slf-boat-step-left\"><div class=\"slf-boat-step-num\">5<\/div><span class=\"slf-boat-step-timing\">After Care<\/span><\/div><div class=\"slf-boat-step-content\"><h3>Aggressive Demand & Negotiation<\/h3><p>We build a comprehensive demand targeting every available insurance policy \u2014 the operator's, the owner's, the rental company's, and any umbrella coverage. Most cases settle here.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-boat-step\"><div class=\"slf-boat-step-left\"><div class=\"slf-boat-step-num check\">\u2713<\/div><span class=\"slf-boat-step-timing\">Resolution<\/span><\/div><div class=\"slf-boat-step-content\"><h3>Maximum Recovery & Payment<\/h3><p>We resolve all medical liens and paperwork, ensuring you receive your recovery check as quickly as possible. <strong>You pay nothing unless we win.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- FAQ -->\n  <section class=\"slf-boat-faq\">\n    <div class=\"slf-boat-faq-wrap\">\n      <p class=\"slf-boat-faq-label\">Expert Guidance<\/p>\n      <h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"slf-boat-faq-item is-open\"><div class=\"slf-boat-faq-q\">Who is liable for a boating accident in California?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7.41 8.59L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"slf-boat-faq-a\">Liability depends on the circumstances. The boat operator, boat owner, rental company, or even the watercraft manufacturer may be responsible. If the operator was negligent \u2014 speeding, intoxicated, or inexperienced \u2014 they and the boat owner can be held liable. Rental companies are liable if they failed to maintain the vessel or provide proper safety instructions.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-boat-faq-item\"><div class=\"slf-boat-faq-q\">Can I sue a jet ski rental company if I was injured?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7.41 8.59L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"slf-boat-faq-a\">Yes. Rental companies have a duty to provide properly maintained watercraft and adequate safety instructions. If they rented a defective jet ski, failed to explain the controls, or rented to an underage or intoxicated operator, they can be held liable for your injuries. Signed waivers do not protect them from their own negligence under California law.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-boat-faq-item\"><div class=\"slf-boat-faq-q\">What is Boating Under the Influence (BUI)?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7.41 8.59L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"slf-boat-faq-a\">California Harbors and Navigation Code Section 655 makes it illegal to operate any vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The legal limit is 0.08% BAC \u2014 the same as driving. BUI is the leading known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents, accounting for 20% of all boating deaths nationally. A conviction can result in fines up to $1,000 and six months in jail.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-boat-faq-item\"><div class=\"slf-boat-faq-q\">Does maritime law apply to jet ski accidents?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7.41 8.59L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"slf-boat-faq-a\">It can. Federal maritime law (admiralty law) may apply to accidents on navigable waterways including bays, rivers, and coastal waters. Maritime law offers advantages like joint and several liability, meaning you can collect full damages from any single defendant regardless of their percentage of fault. Your attorney will determine which legal framework provides the strongest path to recovery.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-boat-faq-item\"><div class=\"slf-boat-faq-q\">How long do I have to file a boating accident claim?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7.41 8.59L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"slf-boat-faq-a\">Under California state law, you generally have two years. Under federal maritime law, it may be three years. If a government entity was involved, you may have as little as six months. Evidence on the water disappears quickly, so contact an attorney as soon as possible.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-boat-faq-item\"><div class=\"slf-boat-faq-q\">What if the boat operator didn't have insurance?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7.41 8.59L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"slf-boat-faq-a\">California does not require boat or jet ski insurance, so many operators are uninsured. 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