Boating accidents, like car collisions, can seriously injure people. If someone’s negligence caused your injury in a boating accident, you deserve compensation. As a Provo, Utah injury attorney, I help injured individuals recover for the harm caused by reckless boat drivers.
Boating Insurance and Liability in Utah
Most boats, like cars, carry liability insurance that compensates victims for their injuries. If you get hurt as a passenger when a boat sinks, crashes into another object or boat, or runs aground, you can file a personal injury claim against the boat operator.
Boat drivers must operate their vessels safely. When a driver’s reckless behavior causes harm, they are responsible for covering the damages. If you’re the victim, your claim will follow a process similar to a car accident claim.
Common Causes of Boating Accidents
Driver Negligence or Recklessness
Collisions with Other Boats or Objects
Inadequate Maintenance of the Vessel
Boating Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
Poor Weather or Visibility Conditions
If negligence leads to a boating accident, the boat driver’s liability insurance—often from providers like State Farm, AllState, Bear River, or Farmers Insurance—covers the injury claim. Just like car accidents, you must gather evidence, document property damage, and determine who caused the crash.
What to Do After a Boating Accident
If you’ve been involved in a boating accident, whether a boat hit you while swimming or you were a passenger in a boat collision, follow these steps:
Seek Medical Attention: Prioritize your health and document any injuries for future claims.
Report the Accident: Notify the authorities and ensure the accident gets recorded.
Contact a Personal Injury Attorney: Consult with an experienced attorney to guide you through the boating insurance claim process and ensure you receive proper compensation.
Why Hire a Boating Accident Attorney?
Experience in Boating Injury Cases: I have years of experience representing clients inboating accident cases and negotiating with insurance companies to recover compensation.
Free Consultation: If you were injured in a boating accident, call or text me, Jacob S. Gunter, for a free consultation. I will help you understand your legal rights and the next steps.
Proven Results: As a Provo personal injury attorney, I have successfully helped many clients recover the compensation they deserve after boating accidents.
If a boating accident caused your injury, don’t wait to seek legal help. Call or text Jake Gunter at (801) 373-6345 for a free consultation. I’ll guide you through the legal process and work hard to get you the compensation you deserve.