Boating Accidents

According to the United States Coast Guard, there were 4,789 boating accidents that resulted in 3,331 injuries, 709 deaths, and about $54 million in property damages in 2008. The same statistics show that, of those who drowned, seven out of ten were on boats less than 21 feet long. So many factors that you can’t control can be the cause of these accidents. Unforeseen weather conditions, mechanical failures and collisions with other boaters can all cause boating accidents that result in injuries, damages to your boat, and, in the worst cases, fatalities.

There are numerous accidents on Lake Lanier every year in Georgia.  A lot of the tragic accidents involve alcohol and could have been avoided.  Just as it is important for you to utilize superior legal representation to get compensated for your expenses when involved in vehicular accidents, it is also crucial for you to do the same when involved in a boating accident.

If you utilize the legal expertise of David Van Sant, the third party responsible for your accident will be held accountable for your injuries, including pain and suffering, medical expenses, wage losses, damages to your boat and the emotional trauma you or your spouse has experienced as a result of your accident.

When you are involved in a boating accident, it is important that you try to remain calm so that you can document the incident and collect information from anyone else involved in the accident. You should swap insurance information, addresses and phone numbers with whoever is involved. It would be extremely helpful if you had contact information for anyone who witnessed the accident as well. It is also a good idea to take pictures of your injuries in addition to the damages to your boat.

After a severe boating accident, it is common for you and your loved ones to be dealing with severe emotional distress. As soon as you give us a call, we will take the stress of having to deal with insurance companies and all third parties involved in the accident off your hands. We’ll consult with hospitals to get your medical expenses covered and make sure your insurance company doesn’t try to place undeserved blame on you for the accident. No matter how your accident happened, insurance companies will always try to avoid their obligation to pay for your expenses. But when you utilize our representation and legal advice they will not be able to get away with it.

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