Boat Accidents
The Will County boat accident attorneys at VanDerGinst Law, P.C. keep tabs on the latest developments regarding admiralty law and personal injury. Certain laws governing aquatic vessels differ from their land-based counterparts. The systems of authority, commercial regulations and differing nationalities of vessels cause ordinary tort law to lack full application aboard a ship after a boating accident. For instance, a captain of a vessel can be held liable if a crew member scuttles cargo from the ship.
The rules of the water are well understood by our Will County boat accident lawyers. Do not hesitate to contact our attorneys if you have been involved in a boat accident or otherwise injured, through no fault of your own, aboard a vessel.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury, illness or death, that seems to have been someone else's fault, 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.
More Information
- Illinois Boating and Chicago Boating News Article: 'Blagojevich signs law toughening penalties for reckless boating' July, 2004 - Important news for Illinois and Chicago boaters regarding new penalties for those found liable for boat accidents.
