Dallas Boating Accident Attorney
Most people board boats thinking they are completely safe. If anything goes wrong, they assume they can just swim to shore or float along until help comes. Unfortunately, boating accidents aren't harmless. Every year, more than 700 people lose their lives in boating accidents. Because our state has more inland waterways than any other state and has a large access area to the gulf coast, Texans are at particular risk of careless boaters. If you or a loved one was hurt or killed in a boating accident in Texas, please contact a Dallas boating accidents injury attorney.
Common injuries related to boating accidents include oxygen deprivation, lacerations, broken bones, concussions, drowning injuries, spinal injuries, burns and internal organ damage. As you can see, these injuries are very serious and those who experience them will likely need to undergo lengthy medical procedures in order to overcome the injury. Even when a victim has insurance, these bills can still get very pricey, very fast. That is why anyone who has been injured in a boat accident should contact a Dallas personal injury lawyer to help them receive compensation for their injuries.
One of the most common reasons for boat accidents is intoxicated operators. Alcohol causes over 21% of all deaths in boating accidents. Drinking and boating in Texas is illegal and anyone who was injured during a alcohol-related boating accident may be eligible for punitive damages when they file a personal injury lawsuit in Dallas, TX.
Other common reasons for boating accidents include drug use, speeding too fast, equipment failure, operator negligence, operator inexperience and poor weather. These dangers are compacted when the craft is not equipped with proper safety gear like life jackets and fire extinguishers. If you have been injured for any of these reasons, please speak with an experienced Dallas personal injury lawyer from Crain Lewis.
In most boating accidents, the craft’s owner or operator will be held responsible. In certain situations though, a defective product may be to blame and then the company who produced the item may be at fault. Your Dallas personal injury attorney will help you identify the at fault party in these accidents so you can take action against them.