Maryland Boat Accident Lawyer
Each year, thousands of accidents occur on our nation's lakes and waterways. According to a report by the United States Coast Guard, there were more than 4,000 injuries and deaths as a result of recreational boating accidents in 2009. Personal injuries from boating accidents can be quite severe and include traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury, back injury, amputation, and other serious, debilitating injuries. Help is available for victims of boat accidents and their families. With the help of an experienced attorney, injured victims and surviving family members can receive financial compensation for medical bills, lost wages, lost earning potential, loss of financial support, funeral expenses, and more.
Nearly 200 boat accidents occur on Maryland waters each year. These accidents account for an average of more than 130 injuries and deaths annually. They are overwhelmingly caused by a boat operator's carelessness or negligence, but equipment failure can also cause a dangerous accident. According to the Maryland Natural Resources Police, 21% of all incidents in 2008 were caused by operator inexperience or inattention. The remaining boat accidents were the result of:
• Wake damage
• Weather
• Improper look out
• Reckless or negligent boat operators
• Hazardous waters
• Faulty equipment
• Human error
• Excessive speed
• Skier error
• Alcohol
With modern safety precautions and the advent of new equipment that helps keep the drivers and passengers safe, many of the boat accidents that happen on our waters are avoidable and unnecessary. If you have been injured in a boating accident, the person whose negligence or carelessness caused your injuries should be held financially accountable. With the help of a skilled member of our legal team, you can pursue and obtain compensation the expenses associated with your accident and for any pain and suffering incurred as a result of your injuries.
The attorneys with the Maryland personal injury law group of Price Benowitz LLP are dedicated to protecting injured victims and their families by fighting for fair compensation. We can help victims of boating accidents receive compensation for pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost income, and more.
Price Benowitz LLP has attorneys in Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland ready to help you with whatever personal injury or criminal defense representation needs you might have. For a complete list of the services that we provide and how we might be able to help you, please contact us to schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys.
