Were you or a loved one seriously injured in a boating accident on Lake Erie? Our experienced Buffalo personal injury attorneys can help you recover the full damages you deserve. In this article, we discuss a few important things to know about boat accident compensation.
Things to Know About Boat Accident Compensation | Proving Negligence
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 boats 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.
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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. 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.
Things to Know About Boat Accident Compensation | Hire an Attorney
Our Buffalo boat accident lawyers have been helping Buffalo and New York residents navigate their boat accident claims for decades. Have you or a loved one been injured or killed in a boating accident? Our Buffalo boat accident lawyers have the knowledge and experience needed to determine what legal action should be taken to protect your interests – now and well into the future.