Boat Accident Attorney San Diego
Contact our boat accident lawyer in San Diego, California, if you have experienced an injury caused by negligence. In San Diego, approximately 50 boating accidents occur every year resulting in 14 injuries and three fatalities. Although the number of boating accidents occurring in San Diego is small, you are still at risk if you own and operate a boat. In the United States, approximately 5,000 boating accidents take place each year resulting in about 3,000 injuries and 800 fatalities. Drownings compromise approximately 70 percent of all boating accidents.
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Definition of a Boating Accident
A boating accident occurs when a vessel collides with another boat or an obstruction, including a dock or reef. Local and state regulations govern boating accidents occurring on lakes. Boat operators navigating their vessels in the ocean need to comply with maritime law. Federal maritime laws are complicated. Consequently, it is important to contact our boat accident lawyer in San Diego if you are the victim of a boating accident caused by negligence. It does not matter if your injury was caused by a sailboat, a hovercraft or a speedboat. All accidents cause by negligence on a waterway necessitate contacting our law firm right away.
Common Causes of Boating Accidents
It only takes one mistake to cause a serious boating accident. Unfortunately, boat operators do not always receive proper instructions regarding safety issues. Other causes of boating accidents include speeding, using drugs, drinking alcoholic beverages, broken lights, improper ventilation, faulty equipment and the operator’s failure to notice approaching boats. Boating accident fatalities are typically caused by capsizing vessels due to excessive weight. Inclement weather is another common cause of boating accidents. Failure to carry paper or digital nautical charts on the vessel can result in a boating accident harming the operator or passengers.
When to Report a Boating Accident to the Coast Guard
According to official boating regulations, you must report a boating accident to the Coast Guard if the accident causes a serious injury or fatality. In addition, you are required to report an accident resulting in a missing person or the loss of a boat. Fill out the official California Boating Accident Report if your boat incurred at least $500 in damages. Your official boating accident report needs to include the date and time of the accident, the precise location, weather conditions, the type of accident and the cause of the accident. Bring a copy of the Coast Guard report to your first consultation with our boat accident attorney.
Common Injuries Caused by Boating Accidents
- traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- spinal cord injuries, carbon monoxide poisoning
- bone fractures and hypothermia.
A TBI is caused when a passenger or boat operator receives a serious blow to the interior part of the skull. Even an innocent bystander can incur a TBI. A TBI is commonly caused by a collision between two vessels or falling off a boat. Your TBI injury may result in serious short-term memory loss. Plus, you may need extensive and costly medical treatments. If you have incurred a TBI caused by a boating accident, contact our legal firm today.
A serious spinal cord injury may result in permanent or temporary paralysis. Our boat accident attorney can assist you in filing a claim against the negligent party. If you win the lawsuit, you will receive monetary compensation to help you pay your medical bills.
When to Contact Our Boat Accident Lawyer
If you are suffering from an injury caused by a boating accident, contact our boat accident lawyer in San Diego today. Do not rely on boating insurance to compensate you for your injury. An insurance claim does not cover the full scope entailing your legal rights. You are not billed for your initial consultation. Plus, you do not pay fees for legal representation unless you win your case.
Our San Diego Personal Injury Attorneys ensures that your legal rights are fully protected according to the law. Our attorneys are available 24/7. For a free consultation call our office: (619) 752-2217.
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