Northern California has plenty of options for spending the day on the water. Many people spend their free time boating on the Delta Waterways, Lake Berryessa, and San Francisco Bay.
With such a large number of people boating in the Bay Area, more people are prone to be injured in severe boat accidents. When those accidents result from negligence and misconduct by another, victims can seek help from an experienced advocate.
Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook build solid cases for people who have been seriously injured in boating accidents in California. We seek compensation for their medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other accident costs. Want to how we can help you after a boating accident? Reach out to our firm.
examples & Consequences Of Boat Accidents
EXAMPLES & CONSEQUENCES OF BOAT ACCIDENTS
Boat accidents can often involve severe consequences and result in significant damages, whether a motorized or sailboat accident. At Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook, we have represented clients in boat accident claims for numerous years. As a local firm, we provide clients personalized counsel in such cases.
WE CAN HANDLE SEVERE BOAT ACCIDENT CASES INVOLVING:
- Drunken boating or boating under the influence of drugs
- Explosions
- Capsizing
- Falling overboard
- Collisions with other boats, docks, or the shore
- Fires on board
- Propeller accidents
- Weather-related accidents
who Is Liable In A Boating Accident?
Boating accidents can lead to injuries such as amputations, head injuries, brain injuries, burn injuries, and fatal drowning. At Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook, we treat every client like a person—not a case number. Allow us to advocate on your behalf following a severe boat crash.
WHO IS LIABLE IN A BOATING ACCIDENT?
Similar to motor vehicle accidents, various parties can be held accountable for a boating accident. Depending on what caused the accident, any of the below parties could be found liable:
- The boat owner
- The boat manufacturer
- The boat operator
- The boat rental company
- A passenger
If a boat malfunction caused your accident, this could be attributed to poor maintenance on the part of the owner, rental company, or even the manufacturer in case of product liability.
No matter who was at fault, you deserve to be compensated if you were injured due to someone else’s negligence. The boat accident lawyers at Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook are here to help.
Take a look at the results from one of our cases below:
- $2.85 Million Recovery: This was recovered when a young man lost his arm after falling from a boat.
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TRUSTED BACKGROUND RESOLVING ACCIDENT CASES IN THE BAY AREA
Our Walnut Creek boat accident lawyers use their extensive experience, the large network of experts and medical specialists, and commitment to outstanding results to develop compelling claims for our clients.
If you have been seriously injured or lost a loved one in a California boating accident, contact Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook to discuss your case. Since 1979, our local accident firm has advocated for countless clients, recovering millions of dollars in that time.
