Indiana Boat Accident Lawyer
Serious fun can quickly turn into a serious accident in the water.
According to United States Coast Guard, thousands of people die or are seriously injured each year in boating accidents on US waterways, with the amount of property damage totaling in the millions of dollars. Pilot error accounts for 70% of boating accidents; many times, accidents occur when those piloting the boats are under the influence of alcohol. BOAT-US (Boat Owners Association of United States) estimates that alcohol plays a role in half of all boating accidents (50%).
When serious injury or death happens due to a boating accident, victims and their families will need the help of a personal injury lawyer experienced with water sport, boating, and watercraft incidents. Plaintiffs may be able to claim monetary awards providing compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, rehabilitative therapy, and other costs related to the injury. If drunk driving was involved, i.e., boating under the influence (BUI), punitive damages may be available. These money damages may be able to be obtained from a number of defendants.
Attorneys with watercraft accident experience in Indiana and Illinois
An experienced water sport and boat accident injury attorney can determine who is liable and what damages you may be entitled to. Defendants can range from the boat operator and the boat owner, to the manufacturer and supplier of the boat, as well as the manufacturer and suppliers of various parts and equipment. To assist in claims resolution, BOAT-US provides a national recall alert registry, and every state has a consumer affairs department that can help in determining possible defendants.
Water sport injury Attorneys in Indiana and Illinois
Allen Law Group has experience handling water sport injury claims and understands the rules and regulations involved to pursue your case. The accidental injury team at Allen Law Group will retain medical experts who can evaluate and testify to the physical, emotional and financial effects of your serious injury. Not only medical experts, but liability experts can be retained to help prove liability on the negligent actors involved in your case.
