In order to prevail in a Florida boating accident claim or case, you need to prove that someone was at fault or negligent in the operation of the vessel. In addition, you also need to prove that the negligence and the operation of the vessel or the boat was the legal cause of any loss, injury, or damage suffered by you, and then thereafter, you need to prove the extent of your losses, your injuries, and your damages. You need to prove by the greater weight of the evidence what’s your past medical expenses were, what your future medical expenses will be, what your lost wages are, what your future lost wages will be, and then what your pain and suffering type damages are.