Utah Personal Injury Attorneys maintains offices at 8817 Redwood Rd. Suite A3, West Jordan, UT 84088, and 3340 S 300 W #7, Salt Lake City, UT 84115, offering specialized representation for boating accident victims. Their award-winning attorneys are nationally recognized for providing exceptional legal advice in these complex cases. The firm explains that many boating accidents result from operator negligence, including inexperienced drivers or those operating vessels under the influence of alcohol or drugs, while others stem from mechanical failures, severe weather conditions, or driver error. Their legal team emphasizes that numerous state and federal maritime laws create regulations and safety standards affecting boating accident cases. The attorneys investigate incidents where boat operators failed to exercise proper care and caution on the water, resulting in injuries or wrongful death. The firm notes that recreational accident cases present unique challenges, as participants have reasonable expectations that safety precautions have been taken. Their experienced lawyers help clients navigate insurance company red tape to secure fair compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Parker & McConkie Personal Injury Lawyers, operating from 466 S. 500 E., Suite 100, Salt Lake City, UT 84102, brings over a century of combined legal expertise to boat accident cases. Their attorneys handle various watercraft incidents on Utah’s lakes and reservoirs, investigating operator inexperience, boating under influence, speeding, inattention, equipment failures, and reckless behavior that commonly cause accidents. The firm notes that Utah recorded 51 boat accidents and three deaths in 2023, with incidents primarily occurring at Lake Powell, Bear Lake, and other popular boating locations near Salt Lake City. Their legal team pursues claims against negligent boat operators, manufacturers, owners, and rental companies, addressing injuries ranging from spinal cord damage to drowning. Utah’s modified comparative negligence standard allows recovery as long as victims are less than 50% responsible, with damages reduced proportionally to fault percentage. The attorneys help clients navigate the four-year statute of limitations while gathering critical evidence to build compelling cases. Call (801) 851-1202 for a free consultation.
Dustin Lance and Cole Bingham lead Lance Bingham, P.C. from 15 West South Temple, Suite 1650, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, specializing in Utah boating accident cases. The firm notes that despite Utah’s inland location, it has one of the highest boating accident rates nationally, with beautiful bodies of water attracting recreational enthusiasts year-round. Their attorneys understand that many Utah boating accidents occur because operators lack proper training or specialized knowledge of vessel operation and safety laws. Lance Bingham attorneys personally travel to any Utah city, visiting clients’ homes or hospitals rather than requiring injured victims to make difficult trips to their office. This immediate response helps preserve accident memories, protect evidence, and prevent insurance companies from securing inadequate settlements. The firm handles various watercraft cases including personal watercraft (jet skis and wave runners), cabin cruisers, yachts, powerboats, inflatable boats, sailboats, go-fast boats, airboats, and paddle craft. Their lawyers work on contingency, focusing on operator negligence cases where boaters fail to follow safety regulations. Phone: (801) 869-6800.
Cutt, Kendell & Olson, based at 215 South State Street, Suite 900 in Salt Lake City, UT 84111, specializes in representing victims of boating and watercraft accidents throughout Utah’s popular lake communities. Their award-winning attorneys handle cases involving two-boat collisions, defective vessels, crashes between boats and personal watercraft, fixed object collisions, and carbon monoxide poisoning on houseboats. The firm emphasizes that operator inattention, inexperience, improper lookout, machinery failure, and excessive speed are the most common factors in boating accidents according to U.S. Coast Guard statistics. Cutt, Kendell & Olson’s legal team understands the complexities of federal admiralty jurisdiction and maritime laws that apply to waterway accidents, providing clients with knowledgeable representation backed by access to naval architects, engineers, and accident reconstruction experts. They pursue claims against boat operators, owners, rental companies, and manufacturers to secure maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and wrongful death. Working exclusively on a contingency fee basis, they offer free consultations at (801) 901-3470.
