Boating Accident

We Fight for the Rights of Injured Boat Passengers in Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi

Georgia has over 1,350 miles of beautiful coastline and 11,000 miles of rivers, tributaries, and other waterways ideally suited for boating, sailing, jet ski riding, and various other recreational activities. However, accompanying these abundant natural resources is the sobering reality of Georgia having, almost the highest number of deaths resulting from boat accidents in the United States during the past five years.

The coast guard reports there were 3,364 boating accidents in Georgia that claims the lives of 351 people. Of those accidents which resulted in a fatality, 75% of involved operators never took a boating safety course. Swan Law has years of experience working exclusively in personal injury law and a reputation for providing detailed case analysis and aggressive representation on behalf of our clients in the pursuit of justice.

Under Georgia law, the operator of the boat and the owner must exercise the highest degree of caution in order to prevent injuries to passengers in the boat and swimmers in the water or any surrounding vessel.

Here is a list of some of the leading causes of boat accidents:

• Operator inattention
  
• Careless or Reckless operation of the boat
  
• Passenger and or Skier behavior
  
• Excessive Speed
  
• Alcohol Use
  
• No Proper Lookout
  
• Operator inexperience
  
• Equipment Failure
  

The types of boating accidents that occur most frequently are collisions with other vessels or fixed objects, skier mishaps, falling overboard, or capsizing. The legal rights applicable to your claim will vary depending upon certain factors such as your categorical relationship to the vessel (as a quest, employee, or bystander, etc..) as well as the literal events surrounding the incident that could have feasibly had an impact on the outcome.

It is crucial to receive legal advice so we can guide you seamlessly through the complexity of maritime law to ensure that the maximum amount of damages available for your case will be retrieved. If you or a loved one is involved in a boating accident call us immediately.

When nothing but the best will do. We are standing by ready to assist you 24/7. We are committed to ensuring our clients the best legal representation. Your case will begin with a FREE consultation.

We work on a contingency basis, which means you pay NO LEGAL FEE UNLESS WE WIN YOUR CASE.

Call us now at Swan Law 1-912-200-7066 or fill out the contact form below.