Boating Accident Lawyer in Austin

Common Causes of Boating Accidents

The state of Texas has more square miles of inland water than any other state in the U.S. Due to this fact, Texas is a prime destination for individuals looking to enjoy a little time out on the water. While many people consider boating to be a pleasurable and memorable pastime, thousands of boating accidents occur every year. Around 700 people died from boating accidents in 2010 alone, and approximately 80 percent of those victims were not wearing life jackets.

With the fatality rate ranging between 5.6 and 5.8 deaths per 100,000 registered recreational vehicles, it is extremely important for boat operators and their passengers to take certain safety precautions when boating. While wearing a life jacket helps, 50 percent of the children who died in 2009 did so as a result of drowning accidents. Out of all the children who drowned, an estimated 44 percent were wearing life jackets.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed in a boating accident, due to no fault of your own, you need to consult with an Austin personal injury attorney from our firm right away. We understand how tragic boating accidents can be, especially when they involve injuries to children. Our attorneys will work with you from the moment of the accident, all the through until a settlement or final verdict has been reached. As part of our commitment, we are dedicated to providing you with the aggressive representation you need in order to obtain rightful compensation for your injuries.

Determining liability in a personal injury claim is vital. That is why a key part of your case is to gather as much evidence as possible, take pictures and note down whatever you can about what caused the accident. Although Texas law prohibits the operation of a boat or other watercraft while under the influence of alcohol, the U.S. Coast Guard reports that alcohol use is the number one cause of boating accidents. Some of the other common causes of boating accidents include: reckless behavior, drug use, excessive speed, operator distractions or inexperience, restricted vision or other forms of negligence.

Austin Boating Accident Attorney

If you have sustained injuries as a result of a boating accident, one of the most important steps you can take is to contact a knowledgeable attorney from our firm. It is not uncommon for insurance companies to attempt to get victims of boating accidents to settle, long before the true extent of their injuries or damages has been fully determined.

You need an experienced attorney who will be able to thoroughly review your case, analyze all accident and incident reports, do further investigation to determine who was at fault, and be able to advise you on the best course of action to take. Our attorneys do just that, all in order to protect the interests of innocent victims and their families. In one case we were able to settle a DWI case, on behalf of the victim, for more than 50x the victim's medical bills.

For the last 20 years, we at Barry & Loewy LLP have been making a name for ourselves as one of the best personal injury law firms in Austin. We have been able to recover tens of millions of dollars on behalf of our clients, and allow them to move forward with their lives after their accident. Due to our success and our reputation for providing excellent service to our clients, we are listed as Texas Super Lawyers and are also listed amongst the Top Trial Lawyers in America.

When you want an attorney you know you can rely on to protect your rights and represent your best interests, after you have been seriously injured in a boating accident, we advise you contact an Austin boating accident lawyer at our firm today.