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What You Should Know Before Boarding a Commercial Ferry or Tourist Boat

From Philadelphia to Connecticut, commuter ferries and tourist boats are common modes of transportation. Ferries, such as the Staten Island Ferry, are often convenient ways to avoid traffic and commute to work. Tourist boats, such as the Philadelphia duck tours, are fun and exciting ways to sight-see. As with any other type of vessel, however, there is always the risk of a maritime accident aboard these boats.

How to Stay Safe if a Maritime Accident Occurs

While most ferries and tourist boats stay close to shore, they are still out on the open water. That means that crew members and passengers risk taking a hard fall on the deck or falling into the water, if the vessel is involved in an accident. In order to minimize your chances of getting hurt, it is important to:
  • Remain seated at all times. If you stay in your seat, you are less likely to get hurt falling on the deck if there are rough waters or an accident.
  • Know how to get to a personal flotation device or life jacket quickly. If you do not wear a life jacket the entire time you are on board, know where the personal flotation devices are kept and how to get them on quickly.
  • Listen to the crew’s directions. If possible, listen to directions from the crew about what to do immediately following a tourist boat or ferry accident.

What to Do After a Ferry or Tourist Boat Accident

Once you are back on shore, or after you receive word that your loved one has died in a maritime accident, it is important to contact a New Jersey and New York maritime accident lawyer. The experienced New York and New Jersey maritime injury attorneys of Hofmann Schweitzer know how to investigate maritime accidents and effectively represent those hurt in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut maritime accidents. Call us today at 1-800-3-MAY-DAY for more information and for a free consultation.

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