Los Angeles Boating Accident Attorney

California Boat Accident Attorneys

As a coastal state, California has miles and miles of shoreline on top of many rivers, lakes, and other waterways where residents love to fish, spend time with family, or enjoy other recreational sports and activities. A day out on the boat can quickly turn into a nightmare when a serious California boat accident occurs, leaving family members worried, in pain, and at a loss as to how to move forward.

Over two thirds of all fatal boating accidents in 2006 resulted in drowning deaths across the nation, and a staggering 90 percent of those who drowned were not wearing life jackets. A large majority of boating accident fatalities also occurred when the operator of a boat had never gone through boating safety instruction. Alcohol is also the leading contributing factor to fatal boating accidents in the U.S.*

When you've been injured in a California boating accident because of someone's carelessness or negligence, contact the Los Angeles boat accident injury lawyers at Steinberg & Spencer immediately. We have successfully represented boat accident clients throughout Southern California, including Santa Monica, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, and Ventura. We can help you too.

Why Accidents Happen

California boating accidents happen because of inattention, recklessness, carelessness, inexperience, unsafe speeds, lack of a lookout, and impaired judgment, among other things. Boats can capsize, collide with other vessels or structures, catch on fire, sink, or flood. Victims sometimes fall overboard, disappear under water, drown, or run into other vessels or objects while being pulled behind the boat on skis, tubes, or other water boards.

California boat accidents can be complicated and confusing. Let the skilled boat injury lawyers at Steinberg & Spencer help. We have experience with cases like this and will do everything we can to recover the compensation you deserve for your injuries, medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages.

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In 2006, Californians suffered the largest amount of property damage in boat accidents at $8,706,150-if you've lost property, been injured, or lost a loved one in a California boating accident, contact us today. Our boat accident attorneys will help you sort through the legal complications and help you move forward after a traumatic accident.

*Source: U.S. Coast Guard http://www.uscgboating.org/statistics/Boating_Statistics_2006.pdf

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When an injury changes your life, you need help. Contact a Southern California personal injury lawyer at Steinberg & Spencer today. We have successfully represented clients throughout California, including Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, and Ventura counties. Complete a Free Online Consultation Form or call us toll free at (866) 250-8942 today.