Atlanta Boating Accident Attorney

Serving Atlanta, Alpharetta, Cumming & Macon

Any type of vessel such as a motorboat, Jet Ski, sail boat, pontoon boat and others can be involved in a boating accident.   The damage caused can be to property, including total loss of a vessel, or injuries and even death.  Most boating incidents are commonly caused by negligence on the part of an operator.  According to the Coast Guard, operator inattention or inexperience, excessive speed, improper lookout and alcohol are the top 5 causes of boating accidents.

Boating accidents, just as with car and truck collisions, can be compensated for when negligence is the cause of the incident.  Costs for medical attention, lost wages, replacement or repair of a vessel and equipment as well as pain and suffering can be sought for the victims of boating accidents.  The amount of compensation that an individual is entitled to varies.  The extent of injuries, damages to property, how a person's ability to earn a living is affected and other factors all contribute to the final compensatory reward.  An Atlanta personal injury lawyer can fight hard to ensure you are receiving the full compensation you are owed.

Documenting Your Personal Injury Claims

The most recent information from the Coast Guard states that there were 4,730 boating accidents resulting in 736 fatalities in one year.  The amount of damage caused by these accidents was $36 million.   At Van Sant Law, LLC, we work diligently to gather and use eye witness statements, police reports and on-site investigation and documentation to build winning cases for our clients.  Frequently, eye witness statements can show that the driver of a boat was acting in a careless or dangerous manner or was consuming alcohol which could have contributed to the accident.

We also work with our clients to ensure that the proper accident reports are correctly filed with law enforcement agencies in a timely manner.  Operators who act in a negligent manner can be sued for damages.  Insurance companies can also be made to pay full and prompt compensation for boating accidents.  In our firm, we operate on the principle that we don't get paid until we have produced fair compensation for you.  

When operator negligence or error has made you the victim of a boating accident, immediately contact an Atlanta boating accident attorney for assistance .