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Benefits of Working With Boat Accident Lawyers

It is important to have a seasoned lawyer on your side when an accident on the water results in significant medical expenses and loss of wages. Our team has a deep understanding of New York boat accident laws and can provide a full range of legal services.

Insurance companies might ask you to record an account following an accident. Do not give one without an attorney present.

Representation

An attorney for personal injury may have experience with a variety of accident claims, but the odds of winning your case is greater when you work with an attorney who explicitly handles boating accidents. Additionally an attorney who exclusively is able to handle these cases may have a firsthand understanding of what causes water-related accidents.

A boat accident is an extremely frightening and traumatic incident. A boat accident can be a traumatic and terrifying incident. A victim of a boating crash could be facing medical bills that exceed thousands of dollars. They might also require funds to cover the loss of their wages.

The legal process to obtain compensation from the parties at fault is complex. There are four requirements which must be met to make the event of a successful claim: breach of duty, causation, actual damages, and the proximate cause. Lawyers can help victims prove these elements through the process of discovery.

The legal team at Belushin Law Firm can handle all aspects of a boating accident claim and can even file a product liability suit against the company that made your boat if there was a design flaw that could be dangerous. They can also file a wrongful-death lawsuit against the negligent party that caused the accident. If they can show that the defendant's behavior was egregious or outrageous and infuriating, they could be able to win punitive damage.

Documentation

While the injured party is focused on medical treatment and recovery, an attorney will conduct a thorough accident investigation to gather evidence that can be used in the construction of a strong claim for compensation. This may include asking for maintenance records, cellphone and security camera videos and photos of the damage to all involved vessels as well as the accident scene witness statements, other reports and data that could be crucial to the claim.

The attorney may also be able to support the claim by providing evidence of damages, such as medical expenses or long-term costs future lost income, and funeral costs. They can also help obtain other important documents such as proof of insurance medical examination results, witness names and contact details, boat operator licenses, manufacturer production and safety records, and Coast Guard inspection reports.

It is a common defense in personal injury cases in order to try and impose on the plaintiff with a certain amount of culpability for the accident that can lower the amount of compensation they are entitled to receive. We try to ensure that the defendants are not unfairly saddled with responsibility and do everything possible to help our clients get the most compensation that is allowed by law.

If you or someone you care about has been injured in an accident on the water, contact our lawyers for a free consultation. We will listen to your story, explain the options available to recovery and establish the person who is responsible.

Negotiation

A serious accident on the water can cause a lot of damage. Medical bills mount quickly and the loss in income can leave victims struggling to keep a roof over their heads. Injury can also lead to permanent disability and render it impossible to return to work. This is why it's important to hold the party at fault for the harm they cause.

A New York personal injury lawyer can help victims of boat accidents get the full amount of compensation they deserve for their losses. This could include future and past medical expenses, lost earnings, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life, and more. For those who have been injured on commercial vessels, they might be able to seek compensation through a workers' compensation claim or a lawsuit filed under maritime law.

The first step in the process is to gather evidence, such as the names and contact numbers of all boaters involved in the crash and the identification or registration numbers of all vehicles and boats as well as insurance policy numbers. A skilled NYC boat accident attorney can use this information in order to determine who is responsible for the crash, and to craft settlement negotiations on behalf of their clients.

Our attorneys can help victims file declaratory actions against maritime employers who attempt to cut back on their obligations to offer maintenance and cure benefits to injured seamen. This can be costly, and our lawyers will fight to ensure that all of the costs associated with injuries are covered.

Trial

The aftermath of a severe accident on the water can leave victims with massive medical bills and other financial losses. A Long Island boating accident lawyer can assist victims to receive the compensation they are due.

A successful claim in a boating accident could result in the recovery of damages including medical bills as well as property damage, emotional distress, and lost wages. In certain cases the legal system may also award punitive damages for negligent or reckless conduct by the defendant.

It is imperative to seek medical attention as soon as possible when you're injured in a boating accident. It is recommended to keep a journal of the incident and to collect any evidence you can, like photos of bruises, wounds or property damage. A good NYC lawyer for boating accidents will be able to utilize this information to support the argument for general negligence which is a prerequisite for filing a lawsuit against someone who caused your injuries.

The most common causes of boat accidents include overloading vessels, navigating during unsafe weather conditions, or being too close to other vessels or underwater structures. There are boats that do not have the necessary safety equipment like flare guns, life vests and first aid kits. Boat owners may also not maintain their boats properly and fail to adhere to the accepted maritime safety standards.