Sacramento Boating Accident Attorney
With more than 900,000 registered vessels in the state of California, accidents involving privately owned boats, personal watercraft, cruise ships, ferries and other types of vessels are a common occurrence. According to the California Department of Boating and Waterways, in 2008 there were more than 685 boating accident. Of those 685 boating accidents approximately 380 resulted in occupant injuries and 48 resulted in an occupant death. The amount of property damage incurred as a result of the 685 boating accidents totaled more than $5.8 million dollars.
After being injured in a Sacramento boating accident, it is imperative you speak to a reputable personal injury lawyer. The Sacramento maritime injury attorneys at the law firm of Estey Bomberger will be more than happy to inform you of your legal rights and what legal options may be available to you. You may be entitled to financial compensation from the party responsible for the accident. Compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, lost benefits, permanent scars, and pain and suffering may be obtained in a personal injury lawsuit.
Causes of Sacramento Boating Accidents
In a 2004 California boating safety report, the Department of Boating and Waterways revealed a staggering 40 percent of boating accidents were caused by operator inattention. Operators can become distracted for several reasons, such as talking to other passengers or even talking on a cell phone. Consuming alcoholic beverages or drugs can also cause an operator to lose focus. When an operator is exposed to sun and wind, the effects of drugs and alcohol (fatigue and slower reaction times) can intensify. Operator inexperience (28 percent) was the second most common cause of California boating accidents in 2004, followed closely by excessive speeding (27 percent).
Sacramento Boating Accident Injuries
Sacramento boating accident victims can suffer from virtually any type of injury, including a:
- Brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Broken bone injury
- Burn injury
- Head injury
- Internal organ injury
- Amputation injury (loss of limb)
- Joint injury
- Back injury
- Neck injury
- Coma
- Concussion
- Bruise
- Surface wound
- Wrongful death.
Protecting Sacramento Boating Accident Victims' Rights
At the law firm of Estey Bomberger, our Sacramento wrongful death attorneys have the resources needed to conduct a thorough private investigation of the fatal accident and retain the experts needed to help establish fault. It is imperative an accident scene is investigated before evidence disappears or is altered, which is why we encourage victims to contact our firm as soon as possible after the accident has occurred. Also, waiting to talk to one of our attorneys could prevent a victim from securing damages related to the accident and injury. California's statute of limitations only allows victims a certain amount of time to file a claim. After the statute of limitations expires, victims will be denied the opportunity to file a claim.
Call or Email Estey Bomberger
At Estey Bomberger, we want the legal process to be as simple as possible, which is why one of our Sacramento boating accident lawyers is either a call or email away. If you would like to be directly connected to one of our knowledgeable and caring lawyers, call (903) 903-5216. If you would like to be contacted by email, fill out and submit our online case consultation request form. It costs nothing to call or email, and we can be reached 24 hours a day.