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Discover What to Do if You or a Loved One is Injured in a Boating Accident

What started out as a lovely day on an ocean, lake, or river can end in tragedy if you suffer from a boating accident. These types of accidents can happen on any water in any condition, but are most common in congested areas that may have strong waves, uncharted shallows, wakes, current, and inexperienced people piloting boats around you. If you have been injured in this type of accident then you may have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit. Keep reading to learn more and then contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker at 800-333-0000 for a free legal consultation.

The leading causes of boat accidents

The United States Coast Guard notes the following as the most common causes of boat accidents:

  • Improper vessel operation
  • Speeding
  • Drunk boating

If your boat accident led to injury and was caused by any of the above, or other reckless, negligent behavior, then you may have cause for a personal injury case. If the accident was the result of defective boat equipment then you may have a case. It’s easy to find out for sure: Just contact us for an appointment now.

Call on a boating accident attorney for help in a number of ways

There are numerous ways that a boating accident attorney can help you. First, we will gather evidence to support your case and prove liability for the accident. We can use our vast resources to find you the most caring and compassionate doctors. We can interact directly with the insurance company to save you the hassle and protect your rights and interests.

We can pay your medical bills if necessary. We can assure that you do not face significant financial difficulty while out of work. Of course, we will also work tirelessly to ensure that you get full and fair compensation from the at-fault party.

Estimating the amount of compensation you may be eligible for

We cannot give you a specific dollar amount because we are not familiar with the specifics of your case. That said, we can offer some idea of what types of recovery you may be eligible for. First, the claim would almost certainly cover your past medical bills as well as estimated future medical costs. Pain and suffering, lost income, lost earning capacity, and property damage are just a few of the other types of compensation you may be eligible for.

The best way to get a specific estimate for your specific case is to contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker at 800-333-0000. We are happy to provide a free legal consultation. During this time, we can offer our best advice about the amount of compensation you could be eligible for. If we do take your case, then we will pay all legal fees. You do not owe us a penny until we win your case – and if we do not win then you do not owe us a penny.