Who Is Liable for a Jet Ski Accident in Texas?

Accidents will happen at any time, even when you’re out on the water enjoying the day with jet skiing. Liability in a jet ski accident is often complex and may involve multiple parties, such as the jet ski operator, the rental company, or even the manufacturer of the jet ski. Your lawyer will work to gather all relevant evidence to determine who is at fault and ultimately responsible for compensating you for your injuries and damages.

Proving liability in a jet ski accident case is complex, but with the help of an experienced personal injury attorney, you’ll build a strong case and seek the compensation you deserve for your injuries and damages. The office of Dale R. Rose has experience helping victims of jet ski accidents seek the compensation they deserve.

Determining Liability

Generally speaking, the person operating the jet ski is typically held responsible for any injuries or damages that occur as a result of negligence or reckless behavior. This means that if you are the one behind the wheel, you could be held liable for any accidents that happen while you are operating the vessel.

To determine liability in a jet ski accident, your personal injury lawyer must consider all possible factors that could have contributed to the incident. This may involve examining witness statements, reviewing documentation such as rental agreements, and conducting a thorough investigation of the circumstances surrounding the accident. Your lawyer may also look into whether any safety regulations or laws were violated, whether the jet ski operator was properly trained and licensed, and whether any equipment malfunctions or defects played a role in the accident.

If you are a passenger on a jet ski at the time of an accident, you may also have some liability in certain circumstances. For example, if you were being reckless or engaging in dangerous behavior that contributed to the accident, you could be held partially responsible. Yes, that’s correct. When a jet ski accident occurs, liability is not restricted solely to the operator of the jet ski. Passengers may also share responsibility under certain conditions, especially if their actions contributed to the cause of the accident.

Duty of Care

In order to prove negligence in a jet ski accident case, the injured party must show that the defendant owed them a duty of care, that the duty was breached, and that the breach of duty caused the accident and resulting harm.  

First, the injured party must establish that the defendant owed them a duty of care. In the case of a jet ski accident, this duty of care could include following all applicable laws and regulations regarding watercraft operation, properly maintaining the jet ski, and operating the jet ski in a safe manner to prevent harm to others.

Next, the injured party must demonstrate that the defendant breached this duty of care. This could involve showing that the defendant violated safety regulations, was operating the jet ski recklessly or negligently, or failed to take proper precautions to prevent an accident.

The injured party must also prove that the breach of duty was the proximate cause of the accident and resulting harm. This means showing that the defendant’s actions or inactions directly led to the accident and the injuries suffered by the injured party.

Get Legal Representation As Soon As Possible

Being involved in a jet ski accident is a difficult situation to deal with. This is especially true if someone else is responsible for the accident. It is in your best interest to seek legal representation as soon as possible, such as that from Dale Rose. 

Reach out to Dale R. Rose, PLLC for legal help. We work with clients to handle personal injury cases, including jet ski accidents, every day. Let us help you get the compensation that you deserve. Contact Dale R. Rose, PLLC at (972) 634-ROSE (7673) or fill out our contact form today to arrange a free consultation.