Located at 4717 Grand Ave, Suite 130, Kansas City, MO 64112, Wendt Law Firm P.C. offers specialized representation for victims of Kansas City boating accidents. Their attorneys understand that Blue Springs Lake, Longview Lake, Kill Creek Park, and Smithville Lake attract numerous boating enthusiasts, but these recreational activities can lead to devastating injuries when negligence occurs. The firm handles cases involving operator intoxication, inadequate boat maintenance, equipment failures, excessive speed, and hazardous weather conditions. They help victims suffering from broken bones, contusions, lacerations, disfigurement, electrocution, burns, internal injuries, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, drowning, and wrongful death. Attorneys Samuel M. Wendt and Nick Hillyard investigate accidents thoroughly to identify all liable parties, gather evidence, and secure maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. The firm emphasizes prompt accident reporting, noting Missouri law requires notification within 48 hours for injuries or deaths. Clients praise their professionalism, with one noting, “They provided comfort and confidence, as well as a great outcome.” For a free consultation, call (816) 531-4415.
The Goss Law Firm, located at 1501 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111, specializes in representing victims of serious boat and ATV accidents. Led by attorneys Peter Goss and Zach Skinner, the firm recognizes that while America’s breathtaking lakes and trails offer entertainment, they can also set the stage for devastating accidents that cause severe or fatal injuries. Their experienced legal team handles the complex issues that often arise in boating accidents, identifying common causes such as alcohol or drug use, operator inexperience, negligent behavior, willful recklessness, dangerous conditions, equipment malfunction, mechanical defects, and lack of safety gear. The Goss Law Firm combines extensive legal knowledge with a passionate commitment to client advocacy, working tirelessly to hold responsible parties accountable for their negligence. They encourage accident victims to call immediately at 816-888-5000 for a free, no-risk legal consultation, emphasizing the importance of timely action after an accident to preserve evidence and protect clients’ rights throughout the legal process.
James F. Adler and William G. Manson of Adler & Manson serve boat accident victims from 9233 Ward Parkway, Suite 240, Kansas City, MO 64114, offering specialized representation for those injured on waterways. With over 70 years of combined experience, the firm has recovered more than $95 million for injured clients, including those harmed in boat collisions resulting in significant damage or catastrophic injuries. They understand that when boats collide with personal watercraft, riders often lack necessary safety equipment to protect against injuries like brain trauma, neck and back damage, and amputation. Adler & Manson thoroughly investigates accidents to determine liability, working with insurance companies to reach satisfactory settlements or representing clients through trial litigation if necessary. Attorney Jim Adler emphasizes that serious injuries occur when waterway rules are not followed, and the firm offers contingency fee representation with no upfront costs. Their personalized approach includes examining accidents and injuries to determine recoverable compensation while providing highly individualized attention. Phone: (816) 333-0400.
Operating from 7280 NW 87th Terrace Suite 210, Kansas City, MO 64153, RKB Law, LLC represents victims injured in boating accidents throughout Kansas City’s popular waterways like Blue Springs Lake, Longview Lake, and Smithville Lake. Their attorneys emphasize how Missouri recorded 16 deaths and 111 injuries from boating crashes, while Kansas experienced 7 fatalities and 21 injuries in 32 accidents—primarily resulting from alcohol use and negligence. The firm’s boat accident lawyers meticulously investigate claims involving broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, lacerations, drownings, and wrongful deaths caused by negligent boat operators. They help clients navigate the complex legal requirements for reporting accidents to authorities and securing compensation for medical expenses, lost income, property damage, and pain and suffering. RKB Law establishes liability by proving negligence through factors like improper boat maintenance, operator inexperience, or boating under the influence. Their team assists with vicarious liability claims against boat owners who negligently entrusted their vessels to incompetent operators. Schedule your free consultation at (816) 813-8256.
Michael DiPasquale and Jason Moore lead DM Injury Law from 4600 Madison Ave., Suite 1200, Kansas City, MO 64112. Their boating accident attorneys handle cases involving reckless operation, excessive speed, operator intoxication, boat malfunctions, and inexperienced drivers across Missouri and Kansas waterways. The firm understands that open motorboats account for 50% of boat-related deaths according to the American Boating Association, making comprehensive representation essential for accident victims. Their legal team thoroughly investigates accidents to establish negligence and liability while pursuing compensation from multiple parties including boat operators, owners, manufacturers, and rental companies. Available at (816) 888-7500, they offer free consultations and operate on a contingency fee basis, collecting payment only after securing compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and in catastrophic cases, long-term care costs. The attorneys handle injuries ranging from broken bones and traumatic brain injuries to spinal cord damage and drowning incidents.
Operating from 1621 Baltimore Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64108, Siro Smith Dickson PC serves victims of boating accidents throughout the Kansas City area. The firm emphasizes how boating accidents can transform relaxing weekend outings into traumatic events, noting that Missouri reported 169 boating crashes in 2017, ten of which were fatal. Their attorneys identify common negligence-related causes including operating too close in another boat’s wake, passenger overload, inexperienced operators, distracted or reckless driving, poor maintenance, inadequate safety protocols, alcohol impairment, and navigating congested waterways. The firm handles cases involving serious injuries such as drowning, concussions, head and brain injuries, back and neck injuries, spinal cord injuries, lacerations, broken bones, paraplegia or quadriplegia, and wrongful death. They explain that boat operators owe passengers and others a duty of care, making them liable when negligence leads to injuries. Free consultations are available at (816) 471-4881 to discuss potential compensation for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Dickerson Oxton, operating from 1100 Main St #2550, Kansas City, MO 64105, offers specialized legal representation for boating accident victims. According to U.S. Coast Guard data they cite, between 2019 and 2020, boating accidents increased by 26% nationally, with the fatality rate reaching its highest point in recent history at 6.5 deaths per 100,000 registered vessels. Their attorneys handle cases involving operator inattention, excessive speed, improper lookout, machinery failure, and alcohol consumption. Missouri law requires reporting accidents to the State Highway Patrol within five days, or within 48 hours for emergencies involving death, serious injury, or property damage exceeding $500. The firm investigates negligent behaviors like entering prohibited swimming areas, jumping vessel wakes too closely, and operating boats recklessly. They pursue compensation for injuries including concussions, brain trauma, broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and wrongful death. Operating on a contingent fee basis, clients pay nothing unless compensation is recovered. Contact them at (816) 268-1960 for a free consultation.
Chionuma Law Firm, LLC operates from 406 W 34th St, Suite 820, Kansas City, MO 64111, specializing in boating accident litigation throughout Missouri and surrounding states. Attorney Chuck N. Chionuma handles cases involving vessel operator negligence, intoxication, excessive speeds, ventilation system failures, and navigation rule violations. His firm emphasizes Missouri boating laws requiring operators to report accidents to the Missouri State Highway Patrol when incidents result in deaths, disappearances, injuries requiring medical attention, or property damage exceeding $500. Operators who flee accident scenes after causing property damage or personal injury face criminal charges for leaving the scene. The firm investigates accidents occurring on Lake of the Ozarks, Smithville Lake, Lake Wappapello, Lake Taneycomo, Bull Shoals Lake, Table Rock Lake, Truman Lake, and other waterways across Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Nebraska, and Arkansas. Their attorneys are licensed in multiple states and work with co-counsel when needed. For a free case review, call (816) 319-0647.
