Orange County Maritime Accident Attorney

   Have you or a loved one been seriously injured in an Orange County maritime accident? Are you facing massive medical bills, serious pain and injury, and even permanent disability due to the negligence of another while boating? The experienced and dedicated attorneys represent clients of personal injury cases in Orange County and beyond. Our skilled attorneys have won millions for their clients, and are highly-respected in courts across the state of California and beyond.
   With over 12.5 million registered watercraft in the United States, one can see the possibility of an accident occurring is very high. Each year, over 8,000 boating or maritime accidents occur in the States, with over half of those causing serious injuries. In addition, 10% of these maritime accidents result in death.
   Local, state, and national laws are applicable to boating regulation, operation, and accident law. Due to this complexity, it is recommended to seek the assistance of an experienced Orange County maritime accident attorney if you have fallen victim in such an incident.

Types of Maritime Accidents:

Collisions with boats
Collision with rocks or land
Collisions with another’s personal property
Boat capsizing
Passengers or operators falling overboard
Sinking
Explosions and fires

Causes of Maritime Accidents:

Inattention of the boat operator
Reckless or careless operation
Inexperienced operator
Operating vessel at an unsafe speed
No proper lookout
Operating the vessel while intoxicated
Operating the vessel while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Boat Accident Prevention:

Assure that all passengers aboard the water vessel are wearing life jackets
Cold weather is more dangerous for operating boats—there are less boats and patrol on duty to address distress signals
Never drink alcohol while on the water (drivers and passengers)
All passengers should be informed of what to do should an accident occurs