Liability while Moored ?
09-21-2006 | 11:54 AM
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Liability while Moored ?
This past weekend I was moored at a Restaurant that provides moorings and a water taxi for transport back and fourth.The water taxi struck my boat while returning and caused damage to the port side from the stern to mid ship.
The restaurants position is that they have no liability. I filed a report with the State Police Marine Division and they are investigating it.I thought a captain is responsible for any damage he causes to another boat. Any comments or similar experiences?
Thanks
The restaurants position is that they have no liability. I filed a report with the State Police Marine Division and they are investigating it.I thought a captain is responsible for any damage he causes to another boat. Any comments or similar experiences?
Thanks
09-21-2006 | 12:23 PM
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Re: Liability while Moored ?
Get a police report, or governing authorties, Document it and get the Identification # of the boat, also the captain driving.
The resturant may not be liable, but the owner of that boat will be, and if not him the captain/drive can be sued. If your lucky the resturant owns the boat and will be easy.
SORRY, I WOULD BE SO PISSED OFF
WILL
The resturant may not be liable, but the owner of that boat will be, and if not him the captain/drive can be sued. If your lucky the resturant owns the boat and will be easy.
SORRY, I WOULD BE SO PISSED OFF
WILL
09-21-2006 | 12:37 PM
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Re: Liability while Moored ?
Will,
Thanks for your input. The State Police are investigating and should provide in their report who owns the Vessel and who was the captain.I HATE law suits and hopefully they will change there position when the Police show up on their door.
Thanks for your input. The State Police are investigating and should provide in their report who owns the Vessel and who was the captain.I HATE law suits and hopefully they will change there position when the Police show up on their door.
09-21-2006 | 12:44 PM
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Re: Liability while Moored ?
The operator of the vessel must fill out an accident report within 10 days if the damages exceed $500.00 to the reporting authority in the state where the accident occurred. It's 48 hours if a person dies or needs medical attention beyond first aid. Coast Guard # is 800-368-5647 for more help. Thanks Sam S. for the USCG Aux. Safety Course. I like this new forum. Michael
09-22-2006 | 07:21 PM
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Re: Liability while Moored ?
I bet the operator will say he just scratched it and it didn't look like 500.00 damage. what the Taxi operator don't know is it costs big dollars for paint repair of that caliber.
10-09-2006 | 01:13 PM
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Re: Liability while Moored ?
Sounds like the Waters Edge to me. If it is, I would imagine they own the water taxi. They normally have kids running the taxi and should be responsible for their employee's accidents.
