Boat Accident Liability: Who’s At fault for My Boating Accident?
Nobody wants to think about a boating accident when they head out on the water but the reality is that they do happen sometimes. According to data shared on quicknav.com, there are over 5,000 boating accidents in the U.S. every year, causing $62.5 million in damages. Lack of boating safety education accounts for 77 percent of fatal boat accidents.
Determining boat accident liability and getting a boat accident settlement can be tricky, especially if the negligent party doesn’t have boat insurance – which is more common than you would think. As boat accident lawyers, we look out for our injured clients and help them get the settlement they deserve.
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Can I Get a Boating Accident Settlement if the At-Fault Party Doesn’t Have Boat Insurance?
The injuries and property damage that result from boating accidents can be very serious. Negligent boating behaviors such as operating a boat while under the influence of drugs or alcohol and disregarding state boating laws, or failing to stop reckless passenger behavior that leads to an accident can all contribute to determining fault in a boating accident.
Unfortunately, it is often complicated to recover a settlement from a boating accident because so many people don’t carry boat insurance. Some may wonder if they can get a boating accident settlement if the at-fault party doesn’t have boat insurance. The answer is that it is possible, but it will require the help of an experienced boating accident lawyer.
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