Santa Clarita Boating Accident Attorney

Castaic Lake, Piru Lake, Pyramid Lake

A boating accident is defined by the United States Coast Guard in three ways. A boat passenger becomes seriously injured or dies, a boat passenger disappears and death or injury is suspected, or a boat causes or sustains damage to its structure. Boating accidents, therefore, are not only collisions but incidents where someone disappears, is injured, or dies.

The consequences of a boating accident may be drowning, or near-drowning, head injuries, broken bones, wrongful death, and other tragic consequences. If you or a loved one has suffered any of these consequences as a result of the negligence or misconduct on the part of someone else in a boating accident, you may have grounds for a personal injury claim against them. For a free evaluation of your case, you may wish to consult with a Santa Clarita personal injury lawyer at Markson Pico LLP. Our attorneys are well-versed in personal injury law and can offer the experience of a big, corporate law firm with the responsiveness and accessibility of a smaller one.

Boating Accidents Attorney in the Santa Clarita Valley

The use of alcohol is a contributing factor in many boating accidents. Boating under the influence is a criminal offense and those found guilty of such a crime may face stiff fines and incarceration. Other causes of boating accidents may be severe weather, operator inexperience, careless or reckless operation, no proper lookout, and passenger or skier misconduct.

Persons who act negligently causing a boating accident are liable. Acting negligently generally refers to a failure to act as a reasonable person would under similar circumstances. A reasonable boater would typically follow all safety measures and take precautions to ensure the safety of his passengers and other boats in the water. Victims of a boating accident may seek legal recourse against the responsible party and seek damages for medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and other losses connected with the injuries they suffered as a result.

Local Recreational Boating Resources:

• Castaic Lake
• Lake Piru
• Pyramid Lake

Have you been injured in a boating accident? Contact a Santa Clarita boating accident lawyer at Markson Pico LLP for a free consultation about your case today!