Who is responsible if I am injured in a rental boat or jet ski accident in Florida?

Liability generally falls on the negligent vessel operator, but the boat rental company or livery may also share legal responsibility. Under Fla. Stat. § 327.54, liveries are prohibited from renting watercraft that are not seaworthy or lack mandatory safety equipment, and they must confirm that operators meet age and boating safety education requirements. If a rental facility fails to properly maintain the watercraft or rents to an unfit operator, it can be held accountable for resulting harm. The Altman Law Firm investigates vessel maintenance records, rental contracts, and operator conduct to identify all responsible parties under Florida negligence principles.