Boating accidents can result in devastating injuries and significant financial burdens. If you've been involved in a boating accident in California, it's crucial to understand the importance of seeking legal representation to navigate the complexities of your personal injury claim. Hiring a skilled boating accident lawyer can provide you with numerous benefits, ensuring that your rights are protected and maximizing your chances of obtaining fair compensation. In this blog post, we'll … [Read more...]
How Much Is My Boating Accident Claim Worth?
No one ever expects a beautiful day on the water to end in a harrowing accident. The sad reality, however, is that boating accidents are fairly common in the state of California. When people fail to exercise caution in oceans, bays, rivers, and lakes, the consequences are often devastating, and the damages tend to add up fast. Indeed, accidental injuries are enough to threaten the average family’s financial security, which is why many are prompted to filing a boating accident … [Read more...]
The Dos and Don’ts of Building a Boating Accident Claim
If you were hurt in a boating accident, you’re not alone. Across the country, water vessel-related injuries and deathsappear to be on the rise in recent years. While victims are often entitled to seek compensation, they’re not exactly guaranteed a payout. In order to recover funds for the damages they incur, they must first put together a strong claim. Because every boating accident is unique, so is every associated claim. There are, however, a few steps that virtually all … [Read more...]
California Dive Boat Company Sues to Avoid Liability for 34 Deaths
The owners of a dive boat that caught fire on September 2 and killed 34 people off Southern California have filed a lawsuit to head off potentially costly litigation. Some observers have condemned the move, saying it is disrespectful to the families of the deceased. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles by Truth Aquatics Inc., the company that owned the Conception, under a 19th-century provision of maritime law that allows vessel owners to limit their liability. The law … [Read more...]
Under What Circumstances Can I File a Boating Accident Claim?
If you were injured or lost a family member in a boating accident, you may be wondering if you have grounds for a personal injury or wrongful death claim. Unfortunately, proving that you were injured or that your loved one died in the accident won’t be enough to win a settlement or verdict. You will also have to demonstrate how the defendant was liable for the injury or death, which will require evidence of either negligence or strict liability. Read on to learn about the circumstances that may … [Read more...]
Umbrella Coverage: A Potential Source of Recovery in Tort Claims
Recovering a fair settlement after a serious injury or wrongful death is a tricky process that may involve several insurance policies. Ideally, the person or entity that caused your injury or loss will have liability insurance that covers such scenarios, whether it was a car accident, slip and fall, product defect, etc. In addition to auto, home, and renter’s insurance, some defendants have umbrella coverage. This is extra liability insurance that will kick in if the policyholder is held … [Read more...]
Life Jackets Can Prevent Injuries in Boating Accidents
Life Jackets Can Prevent Injuries in Boating Accidents by Michael Waks Failure to wear a life jacket can have fatal consequences. Statistics reported that 84% of fatal boating accident victims drowned last year were not wearing a life jacket. … [Read more...]
How Can We Prevent Drunk Boating Accidents?
Drinking and boating is dangerous. In fact, the U.S. Coast Guard reports alcohol use is the “leading known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents.” Despite the risks, many people operate boats while intoxicated. Unfortunately, as a Long Beach personal injury lawyer, I see the aftermath of boating accidents caused by intoxicated boat operators. Operation Dry Water is part of a nationwide effort to change the culture surrounding boating and drinking. It is aimed at discouraging the … [Read more...]
Alcohol is a Leading Cause of Boating Accidents
California boating is a wonderful activity everyone can enjoy, but when you mix boating with alcohol our waterways can become very dangerous. Most people do not realize that boating while intoxicated can be more dangerous than driving while intoxicated. Like cars and trucks, boats are heavy vehicles that can travel at high speeds. Unlike cars, boats have no brakes, and the waters they travel on have no lanes or stop signs to control the flow of traffic. This means boat … [Read more...]