With offices at 821 Baronne St, Suite D, New Orleans, LA 70113, Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers provides dedicated representation for boating accident victims. Attorney David Laborde and his team understand that New Orleans’ proximity to various waterways creates both recreational opportunities and accident risks. These accidents can result in serious physical injuries and significant financial consequences, from medical bills to lost income and property damage. The firm’s New Orleans boating accident lawyers have recovered over $1 billion for clients and possess extensive knowledge of Louisiana’s boating laws and regulations. Their comprehensive approach includes investigating accident causes, determining liable parties, calculating damages, and fighting for fair settlements or awards. They handle all paperwork, deadlines, and communications while clients focus on recovery. Understanding that the state’s two-year statute of limitations requires prompt action, they work efficiently to protect clients’ rights. Their attorneys also emphasize the importance of reporting boating accidents to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries when injuries, deaths, or property damage exceeding $500 occur. Call (504) 777-7777 for a free consultation.
Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs, LLP assists Wisconsin boat accident victims from their four offices in Eau Claire, Madison, Milwaukee, and Waukesha. Their personal injury team addresses cases involving operator inexperience, recklessness, intoxicated boating, excessive speed, equipment failure, and failure to maintain proper lookout on Wisconsin’s popular lakes and rivers. The attorneys pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, rehabilitation costs, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life resulting from watercraft collisions and accidents. The firm’s legal team has over 35 years of experience handling boat and watercraft injury claims, securing settlements like their $135,000 recovery for a client injured in a boat accident with a car. They guide victims through Wisconsin’s comparative negligence system and ensure claims are filed within state statutory deadlines. Their comprehensive approach includes gathering evidence, consulting with medical experts, negotiating with insurers, and when necessary, representing clients in court proceedings. For a free consultation on your boating accident case, contact their attorneys at 855-954-1186 to discuss your legal options and potential compensation.
Cohen and Juda, P.A., operating from 8211 W Broward Blvd, Suite 310, Plantation, FL 33324, brings 22 years of experience representing boating accident victims throughout Florida. Partners Harvey M. Cohen and Gary H. Juda closely monitor legislative developments affecting maritime safety, including the recent Boating Safety Act of 2022, which establishes mandatory education requirements through the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The firm emphasizes the alarming statistics from the FWC’s 2020 Boating Accident Statistical Report documenting 837 reportable incidents and 79 fatalities. The attorneys handle all legal aspects of boating injury claims, determining appropriate compensation from liable parties while managing the challenging aftermath of maritime accidents. Their practice covers accidents resulting from operator inexperience, alcohol influence, equipment failure, and negligence. Cohen and Juda provide personalized attention from initial consultation through case resolution, guiding clients through the complex process of obtaining fair compensation. For a free consultation regarding your boating injury case, call 954-424-1440.
Robert Stone Law Office LLC serves boating accident victims from 104 W. 5th Ave., Suite 200, Anchorage, AK 99501, providing specialized maritime injury representation. Attorney Robert Stone emphasizes the annual toll of boating and maritime accidents across Alaska, noting the complex interplay of state and federal laws depending on accident circumstances. The firm handles injuries occurring on commercial vessels like oil tankers and fishing boats, charter boat incidents including saltwater and riverboat fishing expeditions, and personal watercraft accidents involving ocean boats, river boats, ski boats, and wave runners. Their practice addresses boating negligence cases where operators failed to exercise due care, including intoxicated boating incidents. The firm notes that Alaska’s DUI laws extend to watercraft operation, creating stronger liability for intoxicated operators. For maritime law claims involving commercial or seafaring activities, they pursue “unseaworthy vessel” claims when owners or operators fail to maintain vessels that are safe to live and work on. This includes cases involving overworked crews, improper staffing, defective equipment, safety violations, and US Coast Guard regulation breaches. For a free consultation, call (907) 276-4190.
Youngs and Associates, led by attorneys Michael Youngs and Alan C. Youngs, provides specialized legal representation for boating accident and cruise ship injury victims across Florida. Their firm emphasizes the complex nature of maritime cases, noting that approximately 700 people die annually in U.S. boating accidents with another 3,500 seriously injured, some requiring lifelong medical care. The attorneys highlight the importance of contacting legal counsel immediately after a boating accident to preserve evidence and navigate the intricate framework of Admiralty Law, which varies depending on whether incidents occur on lakes, rivers, or at sea. They handle cases involving intoxicated operators, high-speed reckless driving, inexperienced boaters, fires, poor weather conditions, equipment failures, and accidents caused by failure to use life jackets—noting that nine out of ten boating fatalities involve victims without life vests. With offices in Aventura, Pembroke Pines, Doral, and Weston, plus locations in New York and Colorado, they offer 24/7 availability and home or hospital visits. Contact them at (305) 600-1963 or (954) 274-1981.
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, with offices at 27075 Marina Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561, brings powerful representation to Crowley boating accident victims. Founded by attorneys David Laborde and Digger Earles, the firm has recovered over $1 billion for injured clients across Louisiana. Their legal team handles various boating accident cases, including vessel collisions, fixed object impacts, wake-related accidents, falls overboard, flooding incidents, and equipment malfunctions. The attorneys cite U.S. Coast Guard statistics showing 4,168 recreational boating accidents in 2019, resulting in 613 fatalities, 2,559 injuries, and approximately $55 million in property damage. They understand that establishing liability requires proving duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages. Operating on a contingency fee basis, the firm helps victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. Their attorneys emphasize the importance of acting quickly, as Louisiana’s statute of limitations allows only two years to file claims. For a free consultation about your boating accident case, contact their office at (337) 777-7777.
Burnetti, P.A., with headquarters at 4020 Evans Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901, offers specialized legal representation for maritime injury victims throughout Florida. Their boating accident attorneys handle cases arising from Florida’s 825 miles of beaches, 1,260 miles of coastline, and 11,000 miles of waterways. The firm addresses accidents caused by distracted drivers, speeding, mechanical faults, intoxicated operators, and employer negligence, resulting in injuries such as accidental amputation, broken bones, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and wrongful death. Burnetti, P.A. emphasizes Florida’s concerning statistics—ranking first nationally for boating accidents despite being third in registered boats, with Pinellas County ranking third statewide for incidents. Their attorneys investigate negligence factors like alcohol use (responsible for 16% of accidents), operator inattention, improper lookout, operator inexperience, excessive speed, and equipment failure. The firm has secured significant recoveries including a $22 million injury settlement and $7.25 million for a fatal accident. For a free case evaluation, call (888) 444-8508.
The Law Office of Carl Maltese, founded in 1966 and located at 1050 W Jericho Turnpike in Smithtown, NY, specializes in boating accident representation. Their experienced personal injury attorneys understand that recreational boating carries inherent risks due to other watercraft users and natural hazards. When accidents occur, victims often suffer serious injuries with significant physical, emotional, and financial impacts. The firm investigates various accident causes, including operator inexperience, driving while distracted or intoxicated, excessive speed, reckless operation, poor weather conditions, dangerous waters, overcrowded waterways, machinery failure, and design defects. Their attorneys determine liability by examining crucial factors: whether the injured party was on a privately-owned or rented boat, if the operator was properly trained, whether intoxication or reckless operation was involved, if proper maintenance was performed, whether waivers were signed, and if manufacturing defects contributed. Under New York’s pure comparative fault law (CPLR §1411), injured individuals may recover damages even if partly at fault, though compensation is reduced by their percentage of responsibility. Call (631) 543-8811 for a free consultation.
Matthew S. Lott, J.D. leads Lott Law Firm from 3318 Pascagoula Street, Pascagoula, Mississippi 39567, specializing in boating accident representation. The firm understands that decisions following a boat crash can significantly impact recovery and legal options, making it difficult for injured parties to evaluate their situation while still healing. Their Pascagoula boat accident lawyers investigate and evaluate claims to determine merit and appropriate compensation paths. The attorneys identify potential liable parties, including boat operators who speed, operate under the influence, or engage in unsafe behaviors, as well as owners, staff, and professionals in the boating industry who fail to exercise reasonable care regarding safety equipment and emergency procedures. The firm also pursues claims against manufacturers when defective boats or parts contribute to accidents. Lott Law Firm helps injured clients recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, and diminished earning capacity, advising clients to act within Mississippi’s three-year statute of limitations to preserve their right to compensation. Phone: (228) 215-2787.
Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP, with offices at 2001 Marcus Avenue, W295 in New Hyde Park, NY 11042, represents victims of boating accidents throughout Long Island’s waterways. Led by partners Stephen M. Cohen and Richard S. Jaffe, the firm has successfully handled a range of maritime accident cases for over a dozen years, recovering millions in settlements and verdicts. According to U.S. Coast Guard statistics, 4,062 recreational boating accidents involving 2,620 injuries and 560 deaths occurred in one recent year, with drowning being the cause in 77% of fatal cases where cause of death was known. The firm investigates common accident causes including operator inattention, improper lookout, inexperience, excessive speed, machinery failure, and alcohol use. They handle cases involving vessel collisions, flooding, capsizing, propeller accidents, fires, explosions, and wake-related incidents. Available at 516-358-6900, Cohen & Jaffe offers free consultations including home and hospital visits, working on a contingency basis with no fees unless they win compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
