Protecting the Rights of Boat Accident Victims
According to the U.S. Coast Guard, an average year sees nearly 5,000 serious accidents aboard personal watercraft. These accidents result in over 700 deaths and 3,000 injuries to their victims. Boating accidents are a major cause of serious personal injury and drowning deaths along the California coastline as well as our inland lakes and rivers. These cases can be very complex, as they may involve California state law, admiralty law, and maritime law. It's important for you to contact an experienced lawyer as soon as possible after a boating accident.
Representing the Injured
The primary cause of boating accidents is careless or reckless operation. If another person's inattention or negligence with their watercraft has injured you or a loved one, you should know that you're entitled to compensation for your damages. Our firm handles personal injury and wrongful death cases involving many types of boating accidents, including:
- Personal watercraft such as jet skis
- Water skiing accidents
- Tubing accidents
- Wake boarding accidents
- Dock and boat collisions
- Fire and explosions on boats and other watercraft
- Swimmers and divers run over by boats
- Drowning cases
- Drunk boater accidents
Drinking and boating is a deadly combination. Alcohol is a factor in nearly 21 percent of all boating deaths nationwide. Following an accident, attorney Tom Reinecke will conduct an immediate investigation to determine if alcohol or drug use played a role in the accident and seek punitive damages against the boater if appropriate.
Remember, always put children in life jackets!
Free Attorney Consultation
If you have been injured in a boating accident, call California personal injury attorney Tom Reinecke at 800-275‑8326 for an immediate consultation with no-obligation. Save $500 in lawyer fees by filling out our simple What Is My Case Worth form.
Remember, there is never a fee unless we win your case.
