Orange County Boating Accident Attorney
Boating Accident Lawyers Serving Orange County, CA
Many people in Orange County enjoy taking advantage of the area’s close proximity to water. Whether out in the Pacific Ocean, or visiting a nearby lake or river, countless people living in Orange County enjoy boating as a form of leisure activity. Although boating can be a great source of fun, a day on the lake or ocean can easily turn grim when boating safety laws are ignored.
Like any other type of motor vehicle, people who drive or operate boats must exercise extreme caution when out on the open water. When a person driving a boat fails to follow safety protocol, he or she has a much greater chance of causing an accident that results in serious injury or death. In the event of a boating accident, victims are entitled to seek damages for any injuries they sustained during the accident. Damages are typically awarded to compensate a victim for his or her pain and suffering, lost wages, medical expenses, and decreased quality of life. However, to win a boating accident case and recover damages, it must be established that the accident was caused by another person’s negligence or recklessness.
At Cohn & Swartzon, P.C., we have handled many boating accident cases on behalf of people living throughout Orange County, and are very skilled at investigating these types of cases and proving negligence. The driver of a boat will be responsible for paying damages to the victims if he or she committed any of the following acts of negligence:
- Boating under the influence of drugs or alcohol (BUI)
- Speeding excessively
- Failing to follow boating law
- Boating in prohibited areas
- Driver inattention
- Driving a boat without proper training
- Overloading the boat
- Making unsafe turns
Boating accidents can also be caused by malfunctioning or defective equipment on the boat. When this is the case, accident victims have the right to file a lawsuit against the boat manufacturer.
Contact an Orange County Boating Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a boating accident, we can provide you with the personal attention and dedicated representation you need during this difficult time. We know you have a lot to contend with, both physically and emotionally. We hope that by helping you obtain the compensation you need to cover your medical bills and other expenses, you can focus on getting better and moving forward after this traumatic event.
To learn how Cohn & Swartzon, P.C. can help you recover compensation for your injuries, contact an Orange County boating accident attorney today at (714) 547-5100.