Do you need a boating accident attorney? Boating is one of the most popular outdoor hobbies in Decatur, Guntersville, Athens and Huntsville, Alabama. Boating and fishing are almost state sports in Alabama. Many people enjoy spending time on their ski boats or fishing boats on the weekend or vacation. And though it is widely considered a fun and relaxing sport, recreational boating and fishing has a dark side. In 2008, boating accidents in the United States resulted in 3,331 injuries and 709 deaths. Waterways are second only to highways in terms of the number of accidental deaths occurring on them. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a boating accident due to someone else’s negligence, you should contact a boating accident attorney today. At Ferguson and Ferguson, we have experienced Alabama boating accident attorneys who can help you if you were injured in a boating accident that wasn’t your fault. Call now for your FREE CONSULTATION. Call 256-534-3435. We are here to help you with your boating accident case.
The main causes of these boating accidents are attributable to the following acts of negligence:
Errors can also be caused by government or independent entities such as Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) or the U.S. Core of Engineers. Not surprisingly, excessive alcohol consumption plays a role in 17 percent of boating accidents. Boating accidents involve many different types of watercraft. Open motorboats were responsible for 43 percent of boating accidents, personal watercraft for 23 percent, and cabin motorboats for 15 percent.
Common injuries suffered in boating accidents include the following:
The Law Office Of Ferguson and Ferguson is a experienced boating accident law firm with a long track record of obtaining for clients the compensation and accountability they deserve. An individual who negligently operates a boat may be liable for a wide variety of damages that an accident can cause, including but not limited to the following:
Don’t let an insurance company decide what your personal injury claim is worth, contact us today. It’s our job to get you the money you’re truly owed.
The law offices of Ferguson and Ferguson takes pride in giving each client individual and personal attention.
Free Boat Accident Consultation
If you or someone you love has been the victim of a boating accident, call the boating accident attorneys at Ferguson and Ferguson. Your initial consulation is always free, and we do not get paid until you do. If you or a family member finds yourself the victim of a boating accident, consult attorneys trained in the rules and regulations governing boating accidents. At Ferguson and Ferguson, you will find experienced professionals who will evaluate your boating accident case and explain your legal rights. We take every necessary step to investigate the possible causes of your accident so that you receive full compensation for any pain and suffering your boating accident has caused you. If you or someone you know has been the victim of a boating accident, call a boating accident attorney at Ferguson and Ferguson at (256) 350-7200 or 256-534-3435. If we take your case, we work on a contingent-fee basis. That means you pay us only if you receive a monetary reward or recovery of fees. Call us now, because you may have a valid claim entitling you to compensation for the injuries, pain, and suffering a boating accident has caused you. We have offices conveniently located in downtown Decatur and Huntsville, Alabama. We are here to help.
Huntsville Office Location:
303 Williams Avenue SW
Suite 321
Huntsville, AL 35801
Our boating accident attorneys serve every city and county in the State of Alabama.