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If your job requires you to travel by boat or work at sea, you place a great deal of trust in your employer to take all possible precautions to keep you safe.
Working on crew boats and supply vessels can be dangerous, particularly in rough seas, bad weather and high winds. The risks are even greater when a vessel is pushed to its limits or has not been properly serviced and maintained. Accidents can happen while crew members are boarding or disembarking, during loading and unloading operations, or at other points during the working day when conditions become unsafe. When something goes wrong, the consequences can be serious and far-reaching.
Being involved in a boating accident at work can have a huge impact on your life. A serious injury may leave you unable to return to work for some time, and in some cases unable to go back to that kind of work at all. Alongside the physical effects of the accident, the loss of income during recovery can place real financial strain on you and your family at an already difficult time.
If you have been injured in a boating accident that was not your fault, you may be entitled to bring a Ship Injury Compensation Claim. At Lanyon Bowdler, we have helped many clients in this position pursue the support they need after serious accidents at work. Recognised by Chambers UK and The Legal 500 for our expertise in Personal Injury Claims, we provide clear legal advice with a supportive and professional approach throughout.
Speak to our Boating Accident Lawyers to discuss how we can help with your claim.
When you are working on a boat, or travelling by boat for work, not only are you at the mercy of the sea and the weather, but your wellbeing also depends on the health and safety protocols that have been put into place on-board. Some of the most common causes of boating accidents include:
This list is not exhaustive, and if you have been involved in any type of accident at work on, or caused by, a boat, please get in touch to discuss your situation. Our Personal Injury Team will be happy to offer advice and guidance and help you get started with your compensation case.
The boat operator has a duty of care to all crew members and passengers to ensure that the vessel is operated in a manner which ensures their safety as much as is reasonably possible. The laws determining who is liable for paying compensation in the event of an accident depend on where the accident actually took place. For example, if the accident occurred in British waters, British maritime laws would apply. However, if the accident occurred in the waters of another country, then the maritime laws of that country would apply.
Approximately two thirds of the ocean does not fall under the jurisdiction of any country’s government. These areas are known as international waters. If a boat accident occurs within international waters it is governed under the Athens Convention.
The Athens Convention is an international law to which all of the international governments who signed the agreement are beholden, and it supersedes British law. For example, if an accident occurs on a ship that begins and ends its journey in British waters, but the ship passed through international waters along the way, the Athens Convention would take priority over British maritime laws.
Under the Athens Convention, the ship’s operator is held responsible for the safety and wellbeing of all passengers and their luggage. This means that should anything happen to a passenger due to negligence on the part of the ship’s operating company and/or crew, the ship operator would be liable. The Athens Convention also places liability for luggage on the ship’s operator, which means that if an accident occurs in which you are unharmed, but your luggage is damaged, or goes missing due to theft or negligent handling and storage, you can claim compensation.
The Athens Convention states that a ship’s operator could be liable if they:
If you are unsure about your right to make a claim after a boating accident in international waters, please get in touch and our highly qualified and experienced Personal Injury Team will be happy to discuss your situation and offer guidance.
Under UK law, all employers must have insurance in place to cover accidents. This means that, in the event of a boating accident at work, your employer’s liability insurance would cover any compensation claim made against them and it wouldn’t affect the company or cause them to go bankrupt, for example. You won’t need to speak to the insurance company yourself, our personal injury solicitors are here to handle all of the legal details on your behalf, leaving you to focus on recovering from the accident.
Additionally, you are protected by UK law, which means that your employer cannot treat you unfairly, dismiss you, or force you to resign due to you taking legal action against them. If you’d like any further guidance and clarification on this, our team will be happy to help.
Our expert Personal Injury Team at Lanyon Bowdler has supported claimants in all types of boat accident claims, always achieving the best possible result. We can assess your case today, and help you through the claim process for your boat accident injury. Contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation.
If you are involved in a boating accident in which you sustain an injury, there are a number of steps that you should take afterwards in order to air your recovery and speed up any legal proceedings that take place.
If you have any questions about what to do after your boating accident please don’t hesitate to get in touch and a member of our Personal Injury Team will be more than happy to help you. We’re on your team and we want to ensure your compensation claim goes as smoothly and successfully as possible.
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I was injured in a terrible accident whilst working on a farm, I was left with extensive injuries to my arm which impacted all aspects of my life including my ability to go back to work. Once I had instructed Lanyon Bowdler they instructed medical experts who were able to recommend rehabilitation for me which was arranged, and this meant that I could go back to work and start living independently again. They secured compensation of £45,000 and gave me all the advice and support I needed to accept the offer made.
After a horrible road traffic accident I was left with minimal physical injuries but a significant psychological injury which affected all aspects of my life including my ability to go back to work. Lanyon Bowdler handled my claim whilst also securing crucial rehabilitation for me. They secured £85,000 in compensation for me just after a year after my accident.
After a serious motorbike accident in which my Dad sustained significant head and life changing injuries I instructed Lanyon Bowdler to assist me with making a claim on his behalf. As part of his claim they ensured that he received an appropriate care package to support him in living independently and access to appropriate rehabilitation. They secured for him a settlement of £3.1m together with PPOs for his care and case management for the rest of his life which means that all of his needs can be met.
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Used Lanyon Bowdler for a personal injury claim regarding a trip in a supermarket. I found the service very helpful and would use again.
From the first contact, the team at Lanyon Bowdler gave a fast & efficient service. They were very friendly & gave me the confidence that I had found the right solicitors. The advice given & the fast responses were beyond my expectations. The matter was resolved in no time at all.
It is a pleasure to act as a case manager for clients represented by the personal injury team at Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors. Lanyon Bowdler PI team are proactive and truly client centred. They understand the clients they represent and work tirelessly to achieve the best they can for them. Through collaborative working we have been able to achieve the best outcomes possible for our clients.
As a case manager I work closely with litigation teams to ensure our clients get the expertise, support and care they need to bring them back to as close to their life pre-injury as possible. This is very often not an easy journey, and balancing the desires of the client to live their best life with collating and presenting the facts of how that life is altered, can be very challenging. Having worked alongside Lanyon Bowdler’s team for many years, I have noted it is always easier to strike this balance, when they are involved.
Having worked with a succession of personal injury specialists at Lanyon Bowdler over the years, I have seen at first hand the top-flight legal expertise that they bring to every case and the commitment to obtaining the absolutely best result for every client. Equally importantly, I am struck by the compassion, empathy and humanity with which every client is treated. They go above and beyond to ensure their clients receive the very best representation.
The team at Lanyon Bowdler show an exceptional knowledge and understanding of their client’s needs, not just in terms of the claim that they lead, but also the emotional and personal experiences that they will have on that journey.
Lanyon Bowdler provide seamless ongoing emotional support, information and guidance to their clients over what may be many years of a PI claim. This significantly helps mitigate the “stress” of a claim for their clients, and in my medicolegal experience puts them way ahead of other legal firms.
Contacted Lanyon Bowdler six months after an injury at work. They offered me several of their services, including no win no fee which I ended up choosing. The solicitor was extremely helpful, was always keeping me updated when there was news and answered promptly when asked for any updates or when I asked any questions. I was very happy with the final settlement and the advice I received proved to be the best for my case. I felt like the extra bit of care was extended to give me a good idea of the options I had to choose from which really helped to inform any decision.
From my initial approach to the final positive outcome I felt my solicitor was expending all his energy to win the case. I was kept informed throughout and was given straightforward advice on how to proceed. The end result was an acceptable outcome and the pay-out was prompt.
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Please give our Personal Injury Lawyers a call for a friendly, confidential, conversation about how we can help support you with a Boating Injury Claim. There is no commitment or charge for our initial assessment. Please contact a member of Work Accident Claims team or complete our online inquiry form toward the top of this page on the right-hand side. We can also arrange a home or hospital visit when more convenient.
Lanyon Bowdler has offices in Shrewsbury, Bromyard, Hereford, Ludlow, Oswestry, Telford, and Conwy in North Wales.
We are one of the most recognised firms of solicitors in Herefordshire, Shropshire, Mid and North Wales and the Midlands, synonymous with excellence. Don’t delay, contact our Company Vehicle Injury Solicitors today. We are able to offer a wide range of pricing options including fixed fees and service level guarantees.
As a leading regional law firm, we regularly act for clients on making Boating Injury Claims in Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Worcester. We can represent you wherever you live in England or Wales.




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