Boating Accidents
Throughout the country, hundreds of people are hurt or die in boating accidents every year. These accidents often result in serious injuries, tremendous medical bills, lost income, and permanent disabilities. Affiliated boating accident attorneys of Arkansas Attorney Group are experienced in successfully handling cases arising from boating accidents. If you or a someone you care about has been hurt in a boat accident or a loved one has been killed in a boating accident, our team of dedicated and compassionate member Arkansas Boating Accident Lawyers are ready to help you pick up the pieces.
Common Causes of Boating Accidents
The most common causes of recreational boating accidents include careless or reckless operation of a boat, inattention of the operator, excessive speeds, alcohol, reckless passenger or skier behavior, and improper lookout. Such negligent acts as these among others cause boats to collide or capsize. They also may result in fire, explosions or flooding and passengers could fall overboard. When boat operators are negligent, skiers could be injured by propellers or the vessels they are being towed by. In some cases, defective boating equipment and defective boating designs can also cause accidents which can result in claims against manufacturers. Our affiliated boating accident lawyers know how to properly investigate boating accidents and determine the validity of claims that arise from those accidents. Having a successful case involving injury or death because of the negligence of a boat operator or defective boat equipment from a negligent manufacturer can be difficult without the help of an attorney who is experienced in boating negligence litigation.
Any boating accident happens largely because most people underestimate the dangers of watercraft or do not understand the safety laws. Boating education is extremely important in order to limit boating accidents. The most common situations where an operator of a boat is negligent includes the following:
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- Contact with the propellers
- Ejections from the boat because of improper operation or deciding to travel in poor weather conditions
- Improper lookout while someone is skiing or tubing
- Not knowing navigational rules on the water
- Collisions with other boats
- Defective designs of a boat
- Defective boating construction or repairs
- Overcrowding
- Running into a fixed object such as a pier, navigational aid or bridge
Those who are hurt due to the negligence of a boat operator may be able to receive compensation to cover medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering due to the accident.
Arkansas Boating Accident Lawyers
It is very important to contact an experienced and knowledgeable boating accident attorney if you or someone you care about has been involved in a boating accident and suffered severe injuries. Our affiliated Arkansas Boating Accident Lawyers at Attorney Group for Arkansas have the experience needed to protect your legal rights and the knowledge and skills to help get you the financial compensation to which you are entitled. Contact our office today for a free consultation.
