Boat Accidents
What should you do if you are involved in a boating accident?
Boating accidents often require a report to be given to either a state agency regulating boats and/or the United States Coast Guard. If the boat operator is involved in a collision with another boat or an "allision," a collision with a fixed object or non-moving vessel, he or she should contact the state agency regulating boats immediately to ascertain if a report is required. Failing to remain on the scene, render aid, and report the boating accident to an appropriate law enforcement agency in a timely manner is a crime. If an injury was caused or property damage was incurred, the appropriate insurance companies should be contacted. If someone else was responsible for the collision, contact our experienced boat accident attorneys as soon as possible.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury or death as the result of a boat accident, call VanDerGinst Law at 1-866-843-7367 or click here for a FREE online case evaluation. The initial consultation is free of charge. If we agree to handle your injury case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if, and when, there is a money recovery for you. In many cases a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. So please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.
Links on the Web
 NYT > Boats and Boating - Search for '"Accidents and Safety"'News about boats and boating, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times. |
| Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Tugboat Worker Dies in Accident The worker, Ricardo Young, 50, of Queens was aboard the tug Turecamo Girls when he became tangled in cables. Click here to read this Boat Accidents news article. |
| Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Tugboat Spills Fuel Oil After Hitting Same Reef as Exxon Valdez in ?89 Accident The tugboat was working to prevent another oil spill in Prince William Sound in Alaska. Click here to read this Boat Accidents news article. |
| Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 What to Do With the Boat The drifting obligation of an abandoned boat; the hazards of hands-free communication. Click here to read this Boat Accidents news article. |
| Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Search in Indian Ocean About two dozen people were missing after their boat sank approximately 1,500 miles northwest of Australia. Click here to read this Boat Accidents news article. |
| Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 Hundreds Saved From Philippine Ferry Sinking More than 900 people were rescued when a ferry with 1,000 on board sank in the Philippines early Sunday. At least nine died and 33 were missing. Click here to read this Boat Accidents news article. |
| Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 Some Luxury, After 8 Days Adrift on Overturned Boat Boat Accidents news and personal injury law information. Click here to read this Boat Accidents news article. |
