There are a variety of potential parties that you may seek compensation from after a boating accident. Who, depends on a number of things, including but not limited to: the at fault party, the boat operator, the boat owner, the manufacturer of the boat, any companies who maintain or clean the boat, just to name a few. Before any parties can be identified, you need to speak to a personal injury lawyer and give them all of the details surrounding the incident. Only an experienced personal injury lawyer will be able to assess your claims and identify the appropriate parties to go after to make sure you get the compensation you deserve.