 Mike RanzenhoferBuffalo Boat Accident Lawyer
As boaters know, we are fortunate to have numerous lakes in the Buffalo area. In season, Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Seneca Lake, Canandaigua Lake, Irondequoit Bay and much of the Finger Lakes area are filled with boaters and jet skis.
But every year, a number of accidents occur on our waterways due to carelessness or criminal behavior.
Operating a boat is the same as driving a car, van or truck - and inattentiveness, careless or reckless operation, inexperience, unsafe speed and alcohol can all play a factor in boat accidents.
In New York, it is illegal to operate a boat in a reckless or careless manner and boat operators can be penalized or even sued for negligence if their recklessness causes injuries to another person.
For instance, if a boat operator is operating their boat at high speeds in a restricted area and causes a collision with another boat that results in injuries, the injured party may be entitled to a monetary award.
And civil and criminal liability can also enter the picture in a boating accident if the other boat operator is intoxicated.
To Contact Buffalo NY Boat Accident Attorney Mike Ranzenhofer for your FREE Consultation, just complete the information below or call 716 631 9999 or 800 729 4571.
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And although not as common as reckless or criminal behavior, boat accidents can occur because of product defects or improper maintenance done on boats you can rent.
If you or a loved one has been a victim of a boating accident, you have a couple of choices as you consider legal action.
One, you can utilize the services of an attorney that has very little experience with Buffalo NY boating accidents.
Or two, you can rely on an attorney that focuses on accident cases and has handled them for years.
Personally, I have been helping Buffalo and WNY residents with navigating their boat accident claims for many years.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a boating accident, rest assured I have the knowledge and experience to determine what legal action should be taken to protect your interests - now and well into the future.
Call me at 716 631 9999 or toll-free at 800 729 4571 - or if you prefer, e-mail me using the contact form located on this page.
We'll spend some time discussing what happened - and what the next steps should be in properly handling your boat accident claim.
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