San Antonio Boat Accident Attorney

Boating Accidents in San Antonio

Boating is normally a pleasurable activity, when done safely. However, there are many boating accidents that occur due to the negligence of another, which result in injuries to the occupants. Often boating accidents could have been prevented and generally result from negligence from the following:

Driver inattention
Drinking
Speeding
Operator inexperience
Improper maintenance of the vessel

Some types of accidents that occur are boats colliding, hitting jet skis, people falling overboard, injuring a person in the water while water skiing, and others. Because of inexperience in handling the vessel, or due to drinking, a person may drive a boat too fast or control it poorly, resulting in someone overboard or a water skier getting run over. Collisions with jet skis can easily occur, especially if the boat driver is not paying as close attention as they should when navigating a waterway with lots of traffic on it.

If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in a boat accident, contact the Law Offices of Chris Barnett to find out what your legal rights are from an experienced San Antonio personal injury attorney.

San Antonio Boating Accident Injuries

Many boating accidents cause severe injuries. Fractures, head, neck and spinal cord injuries and even death can occur. If you were injured because of someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Determining liability is important to your case. Boating laws are complex and require a skilled personal injury lawyer to help you obtain the maximum compensation you are entitled to. Our legal team will ensure we review all of the facts and pursue all claims for damages that you are entitled to, such as medical costs, lost wages, property damage, as well as pain and suffering.

If you have been injured in a boat accident, call our San Antonio Boating Accident Attorneys at the Law Offices of Chris Barnett to discuss your claim.