Boat Accident Information
June 2nd, 2008As I sit and write this, it is nearly 80° outside. Summer is quickly approaching. It is days like this when most people would like to head for the nearest lake or ocean. If you are fortunate enough to own a boat, you are familiar with the enjoyment watercraft can bring. But do you know the hazards?
The U. S. Coast Guard says that there were 710 deaths related to boating accidents in 2006. Of those, 29 were children 12 years of age or younger. The number of injuries are in the thousands. The Coast Guard lists the main contributing factors to boating accidents as being: operator inattention, careless or reckless operation, excessive speed, passenger or skier behavior, no proper lookout, operator inexperience and alcohol usage.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a boating accident, you need the advice of an attorney specializing in Maritime Law. Who will pay for your medical expenses or lost wages? Are you entitled to compensation for pain and suffering? You need answers to your questions and you need them now.
Our firm has been representing accident victims for over 25 years. During that time, I have had the privilege of working with some of the best Maritime Attorneys around. If you are in need of an attorney regarding a boating accident, I invite you to visit my website at www.dreamlegalteam.com. You can fill out an online consultation form or engage in an online chat. Again, the website is www.dreamlegalteam.com. Don’t wait.
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