Fresno Boating Accident Lawyers
Fresno Boating Accidents
Boating accidents are a common occurrence on California's coastline, lakes and numerous other waterways. The Fresno CA boating accident lawyers at the law firm of Estey Bomberger have represented victims of boating accidents and personal watercraft accidents (jet skis, WaveRunners, Sea-Doos) for several decades in Fresno and throughout California. As one of the most established and successful personal injury law firms in the state, we have the technology, legal knowledge and financial resources necessary to win challenging boating accident cases.
Most Common Causes of Fresno Boating Accidents
According to the United States Coast Guard (USCG), boating accidents are most frequently caused by:
- Operator inattention
- Operator inexperience
- Excessive speeding
- Failure to lookout
- Alcohol abuse
- Machinery failure
- Bad weather conditions
- Dangerous waters
- Wake/wave force
- Failure to obey the "rules of the road".
Statistics gathered by the USCG revealed more than half of the 4,730 boating accidents that took place in 2009 were attributed to operator negligence. At Estey Bomberger, we will hold the negligent or reckless operators accountable for their actions. Our Fresno boating accident attorneys can help demonstrate fault on the part of the negligent boat operator. Injured victims can be financially compensated for hospital stays, medical costs, physical therapy, lost wages, loss of quality of life, permanent scars, emotional anguish and physical pain.
Fresno Boating Accident Injuries
Fresno boating accident injuries vary considerably depending on the type of accident. A collision with another vessel can inflict blunt trauma injuries, head injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputation (loss of limb) injuries, lacerations and broken bone injuries. Capsizing or flooding accidents can expose boat occupants to frigid waters, resulting in hypothermia or death by drowning. Defective mechanical parts can expose occupants to carbon monoxide, which can cause catastrophic brain injuries and even death. Severe burn injuries and internal organ injuries can be caused by malfunctioning electrical equipment.
Protecting Your Legal Rights
Before you speak to an insurance representative regarding your boating accident, seek the counsel of a Fresno boating accident attorney at Estey Bomberger. Your statements can be misconstrued by the insurance company and possibly prevent you from securing fair and just compensation. We will counsel you on any dealings with insurance companies and handle all negotiations with insurance representatives. Trust our legal team to protect your rights when you are at your most vulnerable.
No Fee Unless We Win
There are absolutely no legal fees unless the Fresno personal injury lawyers at Estey Bomberger win your personal injury case. We will not charge you any upfront costs or surprise you with a hidden fee. As always, our law firm will advance all litigation costs.
Winning is No Accident
Without the help of a qualified personal injury attorney, winning a boating accident case can be difficult for victims. With a Fresno boating accident attorney at the law firm of Estey Bomberger by a victim's side, the chances of recovering a fair settlement is almost four times greater than if a victim were to handle the case on their own. We know right preparation will yield the right results – maximum compensation for our clients' damages. Phone our firm at (559) 682-3629 for a confidential case evaluation. You can also fill out our online case consultation request form. Both the call and email are free.