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Southern California is the perfect place to enjoy a boat ride. From the Los Angeles-area beaches to Orange County, boat tours and trips happen every day. But just like keeping your car in optimal driving condition through regular service and repair, boats require ongoing maintenance and safety checks to avoid any dangerous conditions.

When a boat accident happens due to either:

  • Negligence on the part of the boat owner or tour company
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Injured victims may be entitled to major cash settlement awards for damages such as pain and suffering, lost wages, medical expenses, and more.

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    After a loved one’s untimely death, you and your family may be entitled to a cash settlement by filing a civil claim with La Justicia’s experienced California attorneys. Contact a member of our team today at 833-522-1100 for a free and confidential wrongful death lawyer consultation. Our team is available to answer your questions 24/7.

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    How Common are California Boat Accidents?

    Below we will provide you with all the information you need to move forward with a civil lawsuit which can help ensure that you secure the justice and maximum financial compensation you deserve.

    • In September 2019, the Conception boat fire off the California coast led to 34 fatalities. Surviving family members were quick to file a wrongful death lawsuit. The suit, filed in Los Angles federal court in November 2019, alleged that:

    “The vessel didn’t have adequate smoke detectors or firefighting equipment, it lacked enough emergency exits, and a required night watch was not on duty when the flames broke out in the middle of the night…”

    33 passengers and one crew member perished in the Conception boat fire.

    • In September 2018, four people were killed and 12 people had to be rescued when two boats collided head-on along a stretch of river between Pirates Cove and the Topack Marina, north of Lake Havasu and south of Needles. The fatal boat accident happened on the California shoreline of the Colorado River, approximately half a mile south of Blankenship Bend, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department confirmed. Dental records were reportedly used to identify the remains of 26-year-old Raegan Heitzig, a California State University student who was studying psychology.

    According to statistics confirmed by the California Division of Boating and Waterways, 588 boat accidents occurred in the Golden State in 2016. Those boat accidents resulted in:

    • 266 injuries
    • 50 deaths

    Year-over-year, California boat accidents have remained largely steady, as the graph below shows.

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    Why Do Most Boat Accidents Happen?

    Boat accidents happen for any number of reasons. Let’s take a look at some of the most common:

    • Speeding:Just like with cars, operating a boat with excessive speed can be highly dangerous. A large body of open water might seem the ideal place to test your boat’s speed.But slower speeds allow you to better see other boats and avoid hazards.Boaters are required to reduce their speeds when they’re close to the coast or anchoring vessels.All of these rules are in place to ensure the safety and security of those sharing the water.
    • Operator Inexperience: Boat drivers need to know not only the laws that govern the operation of a vessel, but also any details about the boat they plan to use out on the water.A boater’s education course can be a great way to gain experience and learn how to safely operate a vessel.You will not only learn the rules and regulations required to practice safe boating,but you will also be able to save money on your insurance policy once the course has been completed.
    • Operator Error/Inattention: According the Coast Guard,operator inattention is one of the leading causes of boating accidents. Safety should always be the top priority for boat operators.While time on the water with family and friends can be a great summer leisure activity,remaining alert at all times is essential.
    • Improper Lookout: This can include both the failure to appoint an official lookout personas well as that appointed lookout individual failing to keep a close watch on the boat’s surroundings.If anyone is participating in water sports like water skiing,tubing,or wake boarding, the lookout must alert other boats to the presence of the person in the water.
    • Reckless Acts by Drivers,Passengers,or Skiers: Reckless or irresponsible acts by any person on board or near by a vessel can have serious consequences. Overloading the boat can lead it to capsize in extreme cases.The second most common cause of boating fatalities is people falling overboard, according to the Coast Guard. Using good judgment when out on the water is always recommended.
    • Equipment Failure: Boats,just like cars and motorcycles, require regular maintenance.If you fail to maintain your boat, it could crash or even capsize.Engine or steering problems can cause injuries leading to serious injuries.Failure to have the right equipment (life jackets, navigation lights,flares, etc.) onboard canal so make a dangerous situation worse.
    • Operating Under the Influence of Drugs and/or Alcohol: In most states, blood alcohol content (BAC) laws apply the same way whether you’re operating a car/motor vehicle or a boat.That is the case in California, where a boat operator with a BAC greater than 0.08 is committing a crime and may receive a fine of up to $1,000 and six months in jail. Loading up a boat with beer and liquor is a common way Californians enjoy a relaxing day on the water.But having a designated driver to operate the boat is critical to ensuring that accidents do not happen.

    Boating accidents can cause life-threatening injuries and even deaths. Always practicing safety and responsibility while out on the water can help avoid accidents and dangerous conditions.

     

    What Types of Injuries are Caused by Boat Accidents?

    Injured boat accident victims may be entitled to compensation for medical costs and pain and suffering under certain circumstances:

    • The boat operator, passenger, etc. was acting recklessly/negligently
    • The boat operator or owner failed to properly maintain the vessel
    • The boat manufacturer or parts supplier issued defective or unsafe products

    La Justicia’s experienced team is made up of aggressive boat accident lawyers who will pursue full reimbursement for any medical expenses you incur as a result any injury or death

    Some of the most common boat accident injuries include:

    • Burns
    • Concussion (Mild traumatic brain injury)
    • Quadriplegia
    • Nerve damage
    • Paraplegia
    • Neck and back injuries
    • Near-death drownings
    • Other types of wrongful death
    • Traumatic brain injury(TBI)
    • Lung damage due to water inhalation
    • Broken or fractured bones
    • Torn ligaments
    • Spinal cord injury
    • Paralysis
    • Fatal drownings

    After a boat accident injury due to someone else’s negligence, you deserve to be compensated for various damages that are necessary to ensuring that you make a full recovery

    What Damages are Included in a Boat Accident Injury Cash Settlement

    Injured boat accident victims may be eligible to recover financial compensation for certain damages. La Justicia’s proven, aggressive,and top-rated boat accident attorneys will fight to obtain all applicable damages for your case, such as:

    • Hospital expenses
    • Medical treatment/care costs (past & future)
    • Medical treatment/care costs (past & future)
    • Reduced future earning capacity
    • Punitive damages
    • Pain and suffering
    • Prescription drug costs (past & future)
    • Emotional or psychological trauma
    • Reduced quality of life
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    What if Someone Dies in a Boating Accident?

    As stated above, boat accidents leading to deaths are unfortunately an all-too-common occurrence in California.When a death occurs as a result of a boat accident, the experienced wrongful death attorney sat La Justicia are here to help fight for justice on behalf of you and your family.

    After a boat accident death,surviving family members may be entitled to substantial cash settlements for various damages.The La Justicia legal team will review the facts of your case and proceed with a wrongful death action that seeks to recover any and all applicable damages, such as:

    • Pain and suffering of the decedent
    • Income that would have been earned by the decedent
    • Income that would have been earned by the decedent
    • Loss of support
    • Loss of insurance
    • Disfigurement of the decedent
    • Funeral and burial expenses
    • Loss of companionship
    • Loss of sexual partner

    Your wrongful death boating accident claim may also include damages related to loss of consortium.Loss of consortium applies in situations where a spouse or registered domestic partner is deprived of the companionship and intimacy of a living partner due to another person’s negligence.This can apply in a number of boat accident death scenarios. Contact La Justicia’s team of proven and top-rated boat accident attorneys today to learn more about how to obtain justice for your loved one’s untimely death

    Why Choose La Justicia’s Team of Boat Accident Injury Attorneys?

    A boating accident can be a traumatic experience for everyone involved. The La Justicia team knows how difficult the aftermath can be, and that’s why we are dedicated to offering you the confidence and peace of mind you deserve throughout every step of the legal process. With more than 50 years of combined experience and over $500,000,000 in settlements and verdicts recovered for boat accident victims like you, La Justicia is the best choice you can make when searching for a winning team of top-rated California attorneys.

    Contact a member of the La Justicia boat accident injury team today at 833-522-1100 for a free, confidential, and no obligation consultation with one of our proven attorneys. We’re standing by 24/7 to answer any questions you have regarding your boating accident civil lawsuit.

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    When you sit down with a La Justicia boat accident lawyer for a free consultation, our team will review the facts of your case, complete an exhaustive investigation, provide you with an overall estimate for how long it may take to reach a cash settlement, and offer an approximate value for how much your total claim may be worth.

    The ultimate value of a boat accident claim may depend on certain factors:

    • The severity of your injuries
    • The degree of liability on the part of the at-fault party (whether the defendant is a boat owner or operator) Whether or not you sought medical treatment immediately after the accident
    • The knowledge, skill, and ability of your  boating accident attorney (which is why choosing La Justicia is so important)
    • The overall complexity of your case (including extent of pain and suffering, etc.)

    At La Justicia, our army of attorneys is dedicated to ensuring that every boating accident case receives the attention and professionalism needed for a successful outcome. Our high-powered legal team will do everything possible to fight for justice on behalf of injured boating accident victims and their families.And with La Justicia, that means securing justice through maximum financial compensation for all of the damages you sustained through an untimely boating accident.Contact La Justicia’s California boating accident attorneys at 833-567-3634 today for your free consultation

     

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