Maritime accidents involve unique laws and jurisdictions affecting personal injury claims on navigable waters. Recreational boating accidents from operator intoxication, inexperience, or equipment failure causing collisions or capsizing. Commercial vessel injuries affecting passengers on cruise ships, ferries, or tour boats. Jet ski accidents from reckless operation, mechanical failures, or collisions with other watercraft. Marina accidents including slip and falls on docks, inadequate lighting, or defective equipment. Diving accidents from boat propellers, inadequate safety measures, or equipment failures. Parasailing, water skiing, and wakeboarding injuries from operator negligence or equipment defects. Jones Act claims for seamen injured during employment on vessels requiring different legal standards.