Oklahoma City Boat Accident Lawyer
Oklahoma City Boating accident Injury Lawyers
An enjoyable day out on the boat with the family can quickly turn into a nightmare when a serious boating accident occurs. Children and family members may suffer lacerations or amputations from propellers or drown when mistakes are made on the water by inexperienced or impaired boat drivers.
Boat operators often misjudge the differences between driving an automobile and a boat, forgetting to leave ample time and space to maneuver or deciding to have a few drinks while driving the boat. Parents will sometimes let young children operate the boat, thinking it's a harmless and fun way to bond with them. Unfortunately, all of these decisions can be fatal mistakes.
If you or a loved one has suffered serious injury due to negligence on the water or has suffered because of a wrongful death, contact the experienced Oklahoma boating accident lawyers at J. Colbert Injury Lawyers. We have successfully advocated on behalf of boat accident victims across Oklahoma, including Ardmore, Idabel, McAlester, Oklahoma City, Seminole, Shawnee, and Tulsa.
Example Causes of Boating Accidents:
- Driving while impaired or inexperienced
- Speeding
- Lacking a lookout
- Failing to notice other boats
- Driving too close to shorelines
- Driving without proper safety equipment
- Swimming too close to propellers
- Capsizing
- Carrying too many passengers
Protect Yourself
The laws governing maritime accidents can be complicated and tricky to deal with. There is often a time limit involved and any delays in reporting serious accidents, especially involving traumatic injuries or death, can result in difficulties with your claim down the line. File an accident report with local authorities as well as your insurance company as soon as possible after the boating accident occurs.
Even if the injuries seem minor, see a physician immediately. Sometimes the more serious side effects of boat accident injuries aren't evident right away. This will also help with the boat accident claim later, giving concrete evidence of your injuries.
Keep a record of your injuries in a journal as well. It may be difficult six or seven months later to remember in front of insurance adjustors or a jury how painful it was to bend over to tie your shoes after the accident.
Call the Oklahoma boating accident attorneys at J. Colbert Injury Lawyers. We work on a contingency fee basis. You don't owe us anything unless we win your case.
Fill out a FREE Online Consultation Form or call us at 1-877-579-6800 today.
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If you have been seriously injured, let the Oklahoma boat accident lawyers at J. Colbert Injury Lawyers help you. We have successfully advocated on behalf of clients affected by personal injuries across Oklahoma, including Ardmore, Idabel, McAlester, Oklahoma City, Seminole, Shawnee, and Tulsa. Get Colbert, Get it Done! Fill out a FREE Online Consultation Form or dial 1-877-579-6800.
