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There has been a sharp increase in the number of fatal boating accidents over the past few years. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, there was a 40 percent increase in boating fatalities in the first months of 2021 alone. Why are fatal boating accidents so common, and when do you need a boating accident lawyer?
The US Coast Guard reports that there were 5,265 US boating accidents in 2020, causing 767 deaths and over $62 million in damages. The five most common types of boating accidents are:
While falls overboard are the least frequent cause of accidents — just 335 incidents in 2020 — it was the highest cause of fatalities. The report indicates that 161 people were injured, and 181 people died as a result of falling overboard.
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Not every fatal boating accident is cause for a wrongful death lawsuit. Some accidents are simply accidents. To determine whether there is civil liability, it is important to consider the contributing factors that led to the accident. According to the Coast Guard, the top ten contributing factors of boating accidents are:
Among these, alcohol use is the highest contributing factor in fatal boating accidents, with 115 deaths in 2020. Finally, out of 534 boating accident deaths, 450 victims were not wearing a life jacket. These deaths — if not the accidents — are preventable if people practice good boating safety and follow Coast Guard boating regulations.
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When there has been a boating accident, the operator of the vessel is legally required to:
Boating accidents are required to be reported to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department if:
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will investigate the accident and send their incident report to law enforcement officials. As with a motor vehicle accident, a boat operator who is found to be at fault in a serious accident may face criminal charges, so the involvement of law enforcement is often necessary.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or suffered property damage in a boating accident, and you aren’t sure whether the accident has been reported, contact TPWD immediately.
You’ll likely need legal representation if you or a loved one have been involved in a boating accident and someone else was at fault. There may have been dangerous or faulty equipment on the boat, or someone was behaving in a way that was negligent or reckless and caused the accident.
Additionally, if You suffered damages, consider representation. If you had to pay medical expenses, suffered property damage, lost time at work, or experienced pain and suffering you should contact a boat accident attorney immediately. You may have cause for a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit, and boat accident wrongful death amounts can include costs for medical and funeral expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and even punitive damages.
At Aaron Allison, our expert boat accident lawyer offers free consultations in the case of boat accident injuries or boat accident wrongful death. We will help you understand your rights and fight for a fair recovery. Since 1978, our family-owned law firm has been helping Texas accident victims, and we have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in damages. Contact us to learn more about how we can help.
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When you schedule your free consultation with a personal injury and accident lawyer in Austin, Texas, it’s important to come prepared with any questions you may have. Here are some common questions clients often ask us:
To begin the process of filing a personal injury lawsuit, you should schedule a consultation with an experienced personal injury attorney in Austin. During the initial meeting, you will present the details of your claim to your attorney, including how your injury occurred, and the circumstances under which it occurred. If you agree to hire that attorney, then he or she will file a personal injury claim on your behalf, and the process will go from there.
It can take months, or, in some cases, years to settle a personal injury claim. The duration of the case will depend entirely upon the facts and circumstances of the claim. Some cases will take at least a year from the time the complaint is filed to settle, while others could take about six months. Talk to our Austin personal injury attorneys to get an idea of how long your personal injury claim could potentially take to settle.
In the state of Texas, a personal injury claim must be filed no later than two years after the date of the accident. However, certain circumstances can affect the statute of limitations for your injury claim. Consult with a Texas personal injury attorney to receive the most accurate information.
You should discuss this question with a personal injury attorney during an initial consultation. However, generally speaking, your attorney will start at a number which is higher than what you actually want. This number will include your medical expenses, lost wages, future lost wages, pain and suffering and other damages. By starting high, the insurance company may offer a lower amount, allowing you to meet in the middle at an amount closer to what you actually wanted.
Most personal injury lawyers operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning the lawyer’s fees for representing you will be deducted from your final settlement. You should always ask a personal injury lawyer what his or her fee will be during an initial consultation.
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If you’re in an accident or have an issue with a workers comp issue Aaron Allison is the guy to call. He is the attorney who will get you everything you need plus will give you the right advise on what to do and how to do it. Mr. Allison will take time out of his day, which can be hours, talking to you and giving you valuable advise on your legal issues. He always calls you back and always remembers details of what you have discussed in the past. One of my favorite thi...
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Worker’s comp was like year we’re denying that, we’re not responsible. I thought, that’s why I’m going to get a Worker’s Comp Attorney. I got a sit down consultation and then I was able to talk to it over. He said, if this is something you’re willing to do, I can definitely help. He explained everything real down to earth. This is what I was looking for, someone that could really help.
For 50 years, my father, served as a trial lawyer to get just compensation for the people of Austin. At age 14, I began to take up the mantle to continue my father’s practice as a second generation trial lawyer serving Austin’s community. The strength of his legacy continues through its commitments to a communal presence, honoring that each case is as unique as the individual pursuing compensation.
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