Boating Accidents

Stockton, California, Boating Accident Attorney

Owners and operators of boats can be held financially liable for injuries they cause due to drunk driving, recklessness or general negligence on their part. Not only does this mean boat owners and operators are liable for injuries in accidents they cause, it also means they're liable for injuries that result from the unseaworthiness of their vessels. If someone drowns because a boat didn't have life preservers or if a fire or explosion on board was caused by poor maintenance, boat owners can be held financially liable. At the Law Offices of Lawrence M. Knapp, we represent people injured in boating accidents. We interview eyewitnesses, work with investigators, recover police reports and expose drunk driving, safety violations and general negligence that leads to injuries and fatalities on lakes, rivers and the ocean.

If you've been seriously injured or have lost a family member in a boating accident, contact boating accident lawyer Lawrence M. Knapp today to schedule a free consultation and discuss your case.

Serious Injuries and Boating Accidents

Our office recovers financial damages for people suffering from the following kinds of injuries sustained in a boating accident:

• Head trauma
• Brain damage
• Spinal cord injuries
• Paraplegia
• Quadriplegia
• Severe lacerations
• Amputations
• Broken bones
• Neck and back injuries

Drunk Driving and Boating

Almost every year, there are accidents involving boating and alcohol on the Delta, Lake Comanche, Hogan Lake, Folsom Lake and Lake Maloney. Since it may take law enforcement some time to respond to a drunk boating accident, forensic issues can arise which make it in one's best interests to work with an attorney. Insurance companies interested in reducing the amount they have to pay in claims will often try and shift blame away from their policy holder and onto you, the injury victim. They may argue there isn't enough evidence to prove a boat operator was drunk. If a Jet Ski or water skier was involved, they may argue the Jet Ski operator or skier was at fault. We have the experience and access to resources needed to establish fault and hold drunk boaters liable for the injuries they cause.

Injured in a Boating Accident? Contact Lawrence M. Knapp