Boat Accident Lawyer
Injury lawyers serving Kentucky and Indiana
Enjoying a beautiful day on the water is a great way to relax and spend time with family and friends. While most boaters are responsible, some fail to heed basic safety rules, resulting in boating accidents.
Boating and water safety inexperience is a major contributing factor to boating accidents. In 2007, the U.S. Coast Guard reported that 86 percent of boating accident fatalities occurred on boats where the driver had not received boating safety instruction.
Boater's fatigue is an example of the kind of inexperience that can kill. This common condition affects boaters who have been on the water for long periods of time. Boaters' reflexes may be slowed down due to overexposure to the wind and sun. Coupled with the effects of alcohol, boaters' behaviors and actions may be impaired, posing threats to themselves and others on waterways.
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Most boating accidents are preventable. The Evansville boat accident lawyers at Woods and Woods know the law in these cases. We will do whatever it takes to make sure you get the compensation you need to pay for your boating accident injuries.
The primary causes of water injury disasters include:
- Operator inattention
- Careless/reckless operation
- Excessive speed
- Passenger/skier behavior
- No proper lookout
- Operator inexperience
- Alcohol use
- Hazardous waters
- Machinery system failure
- Equipment system failure
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If you or a loved one has been injured in a boating accident, understanding your rights may be difficult. Let a Kentucky and Indiana boating accident attorney from Woods and Woods help explain your options. We have successfully defended the rights of boating accident victims throughout Kentucky and Indiana, and we can fight for you.
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If you're suffering from a personal injury, contact a Kentucky or Indiana injury lawyer at Woods and Woods today. Our main office is located in Evansville, Indiana, but we also have an office in Owensboro, Kentucky. We have successfully advocated for clients throughout Indiana and Kentucky, including Jasper, Vincennes, Madisonville, and Henderson. Complete a free online consultation form or call us at (800) 544-2108 for a free, immediate and confidential initial evaluation of your case.
Woods and Woods attorneys are licensed to practice law only in the states of Kentucky and Indiana. All information in this website is directed solely to those persons injured in these states. Anyone hurt in other states should not consult or rely upon this website. Please be aware that the legal information on this website does not constitute legal advice and it is not a substitute for the professional judgment of an attorney.
*Woods and Woods reserves the right to refer some cases to outside council in certain practice areas.
