Boating and Watercraft Accident Injury in Jacksonville
When it comes to getting properly compensated for a Jacksonville boating accident, lawyer Brett Hastings puts his experience and resources to work for you. His team of investigators, experts and accident reconstructionists uncover evidence and testimony that clearly reveals the negligence of the person or people responsible for your personal injury. Attorney Brett Hastings, who formerly did legal work for Mercury Marine and Sea Ray-two of the largest boating companies in the world, and his team are unmatched in experience and capabilities in handling boating injury cases by any other Jacksonville attorney or law firm.
Boating accidents can result in serious injuries. Don’t pay for the negligence of another boater. Mr. Hastings and his team are familiar with how much pain, suffering and expense you are likely to incur and they have experience getting adequate compensation for injured clients.
Based in Jacksonville, Boating Accident Lawyer Brett Hastings Understands the Nature of Boating Accidents
According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the five most common causes of boating accidents are careless driving, driver not paying attention, no one looking out for other boats and swimmers, inexperienced boat driver, and dangerous behavior by a passenger or skier. These and other causes led to 4,789 U.S. recreational boating accidents in 2008, including 709 deaths, the Coast Guard reports.
Attorneys with experience in boating injury cases are on the lookout for the causes listed above because they demonstrate negligent behavior and are grounds for a lawsuit. Other accident causes can indicate negligence as well. If you were injured in a boating accident and we can show that negligent or irresponsible actions of another person caused your injury, that person can be forced to pay monetary compensation for:
- Medical treatment costs
- Wages you missed out on while recovering
- Loss of income or quality of life resulting from a permanent or long-lasting injury
- Pain and suffering you experience
- Damage to property you own
This is why it’s important to contact a Jacksonville boating accident lawyer as soon as possible after your accident.
Jacksonville Boating Accident Lawyer Brett Hastings will Discuss Your Injury & Accident for Free
Only experienced attorneys can give you qualified advice on whether to file a lawsuit and what other actions to take after a boating injury. It costs you absolutely nothing to speak with Jacksonville attorney Brett Hastings and get the solid advice you need: Schedule a free consultation with Jacksonville boating accident lawyer Brett Hastings.
Or call Brett Hastings today at 904-247-4400.
Was someone drunk or intoxicated when your boating accident occurred?
Approximately 17% of all boating accidents involve alcohol, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Intoxication does not reduce a person’s liability-in fact, they are likely to be both liable and negligent. If the person who caused the accident in which you were injured was drinking or under the effects of drugs or alcohol, read our article on Drunk Driving Accidents.
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