Compensation for jet ski accident

What is a jet ski accident?

Compensation for a jet ski accident! A jet ski accident is an accident involving personal injury, deaths or damage to property where a personal watercraft is involved.

Am I entitled to compensation for a jet ski accident?

Answer. You may be entitled to compensation for a jet ski accident:

If the injury occurred during leisure time you may be entitled to compensation under the jet ski's liability insurance, if any, or under your own accident insurances or travel accident insurance if you had such insurance.
If the person responsible for the accident has acted negligently and has liability insurance or is able to pay the compensation themselves.
If the injury occurred at work, for the employer at the workplace, during working hours - and is the result of an accident - you are probably entitled to compensation for occupational injury.

Who can I claim compensation from after a jet ski accident?

If the watercraft is insured, you can receive compensation under the watercraft's liability insurance, the watercraft driver's liability insurance or the watercraft owner's liability insurance.

You can also claim compensation directly from the jet ski driver or jet ski owner if they are able to pay compensation themselves.

Can I claim compensation if the jet ski does not have insurance?

Answer. If the personal watercraft owner or operator does not have liability insurance, or if such insurance does not fully cover your loss, you can claim compensation directly from the party responsible for the accident.

Since not everyone has liability insurance when they drive a boat or jet ski on the sea, in the event of a collision you may have to pay for damage to your own jet ski, even if the other person is at fault for the damage.

And since someone has to be liable in order to claim compensation for a personal watercraft accident, you could end up paying for the damage to your personal watercraft if another boat has crashed into you, given that the collision is accidental.

An example of such an accident could be that the boat that hit you had a technical failure.

Is there a disability table for jet ski accidents?

Yes. Disability table is the starting point for the assessment of the injured party's medical degree of disability (VMI), and thus what you are entitled to in compensation for loss of earnings and any accident insurances after a jet ski accident.

The Disability Table sets out the medical disability percentage for a number of diagnoses and this sets the framework for the assessment of your medical disability, which is determined by a medical expert.

The disability table is set out in a separate regulation called Regulations on workers' compensation for occupational injuries, but is also used in other injury situations, such as after boating accidents and jet ski accidents.

What types of compensation am I entitled to after a jet ski accident?

As an injured person, you may be entitled to the following types of compensation:

If you have a claim related to accident insurance, the amount of compensation will depend on your degree of medical disability, the terms and conditions of the insurance and the amount for which insurance has been taken out.

How much can I receive in compensation after a jet ski accident?

I boating accidents and jet ski accidents, the amount of compensation depends on the severity of the injury, the consequences it has had for your ability to work and the expenses you have incurred as a result of the injury.

This will need to be assessed in more detail by a lawyer, but the compensation may amount to several million kroner.

Compensation related to accident insurance depends on the degree of medical disability (VMI), the insurance terms and the amount for which insurance has been taken out.

Do I need a lawyer if I am injured in a jet ski accident?

Yes, there are. In recent years, there have been several examples of serious jet ski accidents.

Personal watercraft accidents often end in serious injuries injuries or death, and can lead to complicated compensation cases both legally and medically. It is therefore necessary to contact a lawyer to clarify whether an insurance company is liable for the injury, as well as the extent of this liability.

Do I have to pay for my own lawyer if I am injured in a jet ski accident?

It depends on the context in which you were injured. If you are involved in a jet ski accident at work and the accident is recognised as a occupational injury, your legal expenses will normally be covered by the responsible insurance company.

If you were injured during leisure time, If there is liability insurance, the responsible insurance company may be liable for the legal fees. Otherwise, you must normally pay for legal assistance yourself.

Why should I choose Advokatfirmaet Halvorsen & Co?

Over almost 30 years, our clients have received several billion kroner in compensation.

Our lawyers are experts in compensation cases, and helps clients all over the country with compensation for jet ski accidents.

We always offer a free assessment of your compensation case. Get in touch with us today.