Boating accident
Boat accidents may range from collision with a vessel, collision with a fixed object, skier mishap, falls overboard to the worst case of capsizing.
US Coast Guard statistics ranked the top ten contributing factors which can directly cause boat accidents:
- Operator inattention
- Careless/Reckless operation
- Excessive speed
- Passenger/Skier behavior
- No proper lookout
- Operator inexperience
- Alcohol use
- Hazardous waters
- Machinery system failure
- Equipment system failure
There were 688 boating deaths recorded last year. The reported injuries increased from 3,474 in 2006 to 3,686 in 2007. Boats accident rose from 4,967 to 5,223 last year. Property damage amounted to a whopping $53,288,858.
In California, many boating accidents were due to operator’s intoxication. Deaths could have been prevented by wearing life jackets.
The boat operator and owner are required, under the law, to exercise highest degree of care so as not to cause loss, injuries and damage to others. A slight departure would make them liable for tort. Once negligence is established, the owner or operator must pay the injured party for compensation.
If you have encountered a boating accident, or if someone in your family died in a boating accident, and negligence is the possible cause, insist your right to pursue legal actions. Our Los Angeles personal injury lawyers can help you obtain positive results and get the largest possible amount of compensation.
With more than a decade of providing expert legal assistance to victims of accidents, you can be assured of the best representation in pursuing your boating accident claims.
Dial our toll-free number now or fill out our free case evaluation form. Our team of legal experts will guarantee adept and immediate action to serve you best.