Boating Accidents

Southern California in general and Murrieta, in particular, has one of the world’s most pleasant, warm and inviting climates that is perfect for boating. This amazing climate coupled with our proximity to the ocean, many inland lakes, and the Colorado River and its connected lakes in neighboring Arizona and Nevada is a winning combination for boating enthusiasts.

It is no surprise that boating is very popular for Californians during the spring and summer months. If you have been injured in a boating accident and are the victim of another’s carelessness, negligence or even equipment failure you may have a case. If so, having an experienced and skilled personal injury attorney represent you with your boating accident case will give almost always get a larger monetary settlement than if you were to attempt to negotiate a claim on your own.

Many individuals pilot motorboats, yachts, fishing boats, sail boats, ski boats, speed boats, and Personal Water Craft (PWC, or “Jet Skis”) for leisure, relaxation, and recreation here inSouthern California, at the beach, or the Colorado River and connecting lakes in Arizona and Nevada such as Lake Mohave, Lake Powell, Lake Havasu, Lake Mead and others.

When you plan your boating excursion, the last thing you expect that a boat accident occurs. Unfortunately, many people are confronted with this harsh reality every year. Boating accidents often result in catastrophic injuries that could affect a person for the rest of their life. When someone else is responsible for causing the accident you will want to take legal action against them by filing a personal injury lawsuit.

Often the victims of boating injuries try to represent themselves in their boating accident claims, only to find that their claims are denied or delayed by the Insurance Company.

Many common factors that contribute to boating accidents, include:

There are many common factors that can contribute to boating accidents, including:

• Boating operator error
• Boating operator inexperience
• Operator is drunk or impaired
• The Boating operator is drunk or impaired
• Serious and willful misconduct
• Negligent boating operators
• Equipment Failure
• Bad weather conditions

Whether a defective personal watercraft, a negligent swimmer, or another boat or Jet Ski pilot is responsible for causing your boat accident, your Boating Accident lawyers will do everything they can to establish liability so that compensation will be provided.

The process of obtaining this compensation requires extensive knowledge of the law and litigation experience. It is important for boating accident victims to obtain a qualified Murrieta Boat Accident Attorney, who will defend the victim’s rights and help to obtain proper compensation.

The Southern California Personal Injury Lawyers at Khashan Law, we represent clients injured by dog bites, car accidents, workplace accidents, accidents on another’s property, medical malpractice and wrongful death cases. If you think you may have a personal injury case, please do not hesitate to seek the expert legal assistance you need to make things right. It costs nothing to call us, costs nothing for a consultation, and costs nothing to get us started looking out for your rights if we agree that you have a solid case.

Unexpected and unfortunate things happen to good people. Our caring legal professionals are here to help you recover the financial payment you deserve so you can get on with your life. Remember, all legal fees are based on a percentage of the award, and you pay nothing for our services until we win your case. We have three conveniently-located offices in Southern California. Schedule a Free Consultation Today.

If you are an accident victim who has been injured in a vehicle accident, in a slip and fall accident at some business or facility, or injured by the negligent and wrongful conduct of others, and need answers to your questions or to find out what your case is worth, please call us today at (951) 461-2387 for a free, confidential consultation. Or if you prefer, fill out our Contact Form. A lawyer or staffer from Southern California Personal Injury Lawyers will call as soon as possible you to schedule an appointment.