Boating accidents occur largely because people underestimate the dangers of boats. Many times they occur because of negligence and can result in serious and deadly boating accident injuries. There are many different types of boating accidents that can occur, including boating accidents during recreational activity or boating accidents on a larger scale such as with cruise ships, navy vessels, or maritime workers.

The leading causes of accidents with both open motorboats and personal water craft are operator inattention, operator inexperience, speeding, and alcohol.

The most common types of boat accidents include collisions with other vessels, collisions with fixed objects such as a pier, boat capsizing, or passengers falling overboard. Overall, reckless driving, carelessness, excessive speed, operator inattention, and inexperience are some of the most common factors contributing to boating accidents. Most boats involved were personal watercraft (jet skis), cabin motorboats, and open watercraft.

Unfortunately, alcohol has been shown to be a huge contributor to the overall number of accidents. Reckless and impaired jet ski and boat operators have been linked to many accidents due to lack of judgment and control. Nearly one-quarter of all boating accidents can be directly linked to alcohol consumption.

Under Texas law, boating operators and boat owners have a responsibility to ensure that other boats, swimmers and boat passengers are not injured, killed or hurt due to their actions.

Have you been injured in a boating accident? If so, then you may need a boating accident lawyer. Let my knowledge and experience help you and your family obtain the financial compensation that you need and deserve after an accident. I will thoroughly review and investigate your case to determine if someone else is responsible for your injuries. If someone is responsible, they may owe you monetary damages and I will represent you in any lawsuits or negotiations to help you get the recovery to which you are entitled.

Has a loved one recently died in a boating accident? If so, the survivors of the boating accident tragedy can file a wrongful death suit. Call or email me to set up a free consultation to discuss your legal options.