Fairfield Boat Accident Lawyer

Boating is a popular hobby in California, thanks to the state’s many ponds, lakes, rivers, and bays. The sunny weather only adds to the attraction of spending an afternoon with family and friends in a watercraft. But many afternoons end up in tragedy. If you were injured in a boating accident, you might not realize you have a possible right to compensation. But in many ways, a boating accident is like any other motor vehicle case. If we can establish fault for the accident, we can obtain compensation for a variety of losses.

Reach out to Venardi Zurada LLP today. A Fairfield boat accident lawyer can listen to your story and review whatever information you have. If we think the evidence is strong, we can fight for fair settlement.

Who is Liable for a Boat Accident?

Liability will depend on how you were hurt:

• Capsized vessel. Many people suffer near-drowning injuries when their boat capsizes. There are many reasons why a vessel might sink, including negligent repairs or defective design. Depending on how far you are from shore, it might take hours to rescue you.
• A boat can collide with another vessel, a dock, or a wake wave. Other boats run aground. Passengers can suffer traumatic injuries when they are knocked around on the boat, and some are thrown overboard.
• Near miss accidents. You might be enjoying a ride in a sailboat when a larger vessel bears down on you. Even though you don’t collide, the wave could upset your boat or you might be forced to jump in the water.
• Fires or explosions. A person could end up with severe burns due to a fire on a boat.

In some situations, the person operating the boat is to blame. They could run aground or hit a dock because they were distracted or simply careless. Other operators are intoxicated or fatigued and can’t steer the boat properly because their reflexes are impaired.

In other cases, the operator of a different boat is to blame. That’s probably the case if a boat crashes into you or nearly misses.

Other accidents stem from boat defects, such as faulty wire which leads to a fire. You should call our law office as soon as possible so we can investigate. Ideally, we want to inspect the boat, if that’s possible, before it is repaired and speak to witnesses. This evidence can help us assign liability for your injuries.

An Experienced Fairfield Boat Accident Lawyer is a Phone Call Away

At Venardi Zurada LLP, we fight to get fair compensation for accident victims struggling with pain, mental distress, lost income, and medical bills. Boat accidents typically lead to major injuries. Someone with an anoxic brain injury could be permanently disabled in a near-drowning accident. Meanwhile, a collision could lead to neck injuries or paralysis.

Call our firm today to schedule your free consultation with a Fairfield boat accident lawyer. You won’t have to pay a fee for our services unless we win your case.

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