California Boating Accident Lawyers
One of the most enjoyable, relaxing outdoor activities is boating; traveling through clear, blue water under the warm sun is an experience that no other activity can bring. Whether it’s kayaking or speed boating, luxuriating on a cruise ship or canoeing, the water can always be a source of fun. Unfortunately, accidents can and do happen without notice, and a boat crash can have serious effects.
Boating Accidents
Boarding a water vessel, just like riding in a car or traveling in a plane, is accompanied by risks of severe personal injury or death. While most boat captains exercise caution on the water, some operators fail to take the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of themselves and their passengers; these failures sometimes result in catastrophic injury. Some of the most common causes of serious injuries or fatalities during boating accidents include:
- Operator inexperience/inattention
- Capsizing
- Collisions with other vessels
- Falling overboard without life-saving device
- Alcohol/Drug use
Boating accidents can have serious repercussions on the lives of those involved and need to be reported as soon as possible. In California, the law mandates that vessel operators provide their names, addresses, and boat registration numbers to all involved parties. They must also offer aid to any injured victims and make a written report of the occurrence to the California Department of Boating and Waterways.
Contact our California Boating Accident Lawyers
If you or a loved one has sustained serious injuries in a boat crash, contact our skilled boating accident attorneys at the Airola Law Offices. John and Tuesday Airola, our husband and wife legal team, have the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to represent victims of accidents and help them fight for the compensation they deserve.
