Pennsylvania Boating Accident Lawyers

If you’ve recently been in a boating accident, you know how quickly a fun time can go wrong. When fun on the water turns tragic, contact a Pennsylvania boating accident attorney to receive fair compensation.

According to statistics compiled by the United States Coast Guard, 4,604 boating accidents in 2010 resulted in injury, death, and roughly $35.5 million dollars in property damage. If you or someone you love has recently been injured or killed in a Pennsylvania boating accident, you are experiencing first-hand the devastating emotional and financial losses. You may not understand why this is happening to you, and if you will ever recover from it. The Pennsylvania boating accident attorneys at Console & Hollawell can help you get your life back on track by aggressively pursuing responsible parties for damages associated with medical bills, property damage, loss of income, change in lifestyle, and pain and suffering.

Causes of Boating Accidents

Alcohol use is the leading factor in fatal boating accidents, and according to the U.S. Coast Guard is responsible for 19% of all boating-related deaths. About three-fourths of all victims in fatal boating accidents drown. The majority of those—88%—are not wearing life jackets. Other contributing factors in accidents include operator inattention, operator inexperience, improper lookout, and excessive speed. Unfortunately for the victims, most boating accidents are completely avoidable. It’s interesting to note that, in 2010, only 9% of deaths occurred on boats where the operator had received boating safety instruction. The toll fell even further, to 6%, on boats where the operator had received NASBLA-approved instruction. A Pennsylvania boating accident lawyer can assess your situation, and can determine what caused your accident.

Boating accidents can be avoided by taking a few simple steps. First of all, operators and passengers should avoid alcohol. In addition, whether required by law or not U.S. Coast Guard-approved safety vests should be worn by all passengers on board. Operators should follow the rules of the waterway, and should avoid excessive speed. An operator safety course is recommended for anyone who plans to take the wheel. To learn more about boating safety, or to determine if someone else’s lack of safety or negligence contributed to your accident, speak with a Pennsylvania boating accident attorney today.

The team of Pennsylvania boating accident attorneys at Console & Hollawell is ready to provide a free consultation regarding your boating accident. Contact us today 1-800-455-2746 for a free consultation. Using our 17 years of experience and knowledge, we will examine your particular circumstances to determine if you have a case, and can give you an honest assessment of your legal options.