Wednesday, May 20th
From 12 – 1pm EST
Recreational boating claims are among the most complex files an adjuster can encounter and involve a unique intersection of federal admiralty law, navigational rules, multi-party liability, and coverage issues that don’t arise in everyday casualty work. Join us for a FREE, in-depth webinar that will take you inside detailed Lake Erie collision scenarios – from the moment of impact through the full arc of litigation. Our panel of experienced maritime attorneys will work through real-world hypotheticals involving vessel-on-vessel collisions, disputed fault, serious injuries, fatalities, and complex coverage questions, and talk through how these claims develop, what issues to anticipate, and how to position your files for the best possible outcome.
Key Takeaways
- When and why federal admiralty jurisdiction applies to recreational boating claims — and what changes when it does
- How federal navigational rules (COLREGs) determine fault in vessel-on-vessel collisions
- How liability attaches to a vessel owner who was not present at the time of the accident
- What the federal Limitation of Liability Act means for multi-claimant files and reserve strategy
- How BUI intersects with civil liability and what it means for your investigation timeline
- Coverage considerations unique to yacht and recreational marine policies
- Best practices for evidence preservation and expert retention in maritime collision claims