Isleton Boat Accident Lawyers
Isleton Boating Accidents
As a city built in the days when waterways were used as the primary source of transport, Isleton still attracts boaters to fish and travel along the Sacramento River. While numerous locals and tourists travel up and down the Sacramento River, some unfortunately become involved in accidents. The California Department of Boating reported 686 boating accidents on California coastlines and waterways and reported 382 injuries and 48 fatalities in 2008. If you have become injured or lost a loved one in a serious boating accident caused by another’s negligence, contact our Isleton boating accident attorneys today concerning your possible case.
Causes of Boating Accidents
There are a variety of causes for boating accidents, but the most common type of motorboat accidents are collisions into another vessel. Collisions can be caused by:
- Speeding
- Operator inattention
- Operator inexperience
- Alcohol
Other types of boating accidents include:
- Personal watercraft or jet ski wrecks
- Water ski injuries
- Collisions into the dock or other structures
- Propeller accidents
Serious Boating Accident Injuries
As with any watersport, boating can be potentially dangerous, especially when boats are not operated safely. Drowning accidents can cause brain damage and even fatalities. Propeller injuries can result in deep open wounds and fractures that would require extensive medical care. Other serious injuries include:
- Loss of limb
- Spinal cord injury
- Internal organ injuries
- Wrongful death.
If you have sustained serious injuries or lost a loved one from a boating accident caused by another negligent party, and face expensive medical charges, lost wages, and other losses and expenses associated with the accident, contact our Isleton boating accident attorneys.
Recovering Compensation
California personal injury law protects individuals from the harmful and negligent actions of others. When a negligent individual or entity does not take reasonable care to prevent accidents, they can be held liable for damages incurred by accidents that resulted from their actions. Victims are granted monetary compensation in an effort to restore them to the position they would have been in, had the accident never occurred. Because claimants have only one opportunity to recover compensation and are constrained by that Statute of Limitations that govern their case, if you have become seriously injured in an accident, it is strongly recommended to consult a professional boating accident attorney as soon as possible.
Call Estey Bomberger
As advocates for all types of serious injury victims, our Sacramento boating accident attorneys have successfully recovered millions of dollars on behalf of boating accident victims. A serious accident is emotionally and physically taxing, without the added burden of economic demands of a catastrophic injury. Our experienced attorneys can help guide you through the process of recovering compensation, and secure the total compensation you are entitled to. We offer free consultations to all serious boating accident victims, and take all cases on a contingency fee basis. This means, you will not have to contend with any legal fees, you will be charged only if we are successful in recovering compensation for you. Schedule an appointment today by calling (916) 903-5216 or filling out a free consultation request.