Boating Accidents

Lawyer for Boat Accident Victims

As a boat owner and enthusiast, I personally know the dangers presented by careless boaters on the water. There are too many instances where people are drinking while boating, and underage individuals on jet skis oftentimes take unnecessary chances at your expense. Unlike automobiles, there are no airbags or other safety systems in boats. Even small collisions can and do result in serious injury. Many of our lakes fall under federal maritime laws as they constitute “navigable waterways” and can be prosecuted in federal courts. The most challenging part of these claims is finding adequate insurance coverage to pay for damages caused by negligent boaters. Early intervention and investigation is essential to preserve your rights.

If you have been injured in a boating accident or if a member of your family died a wrongful death in a boat accident, please contact boat accident attorney Robert J. Reeves in Fort Mill, South Carolina, to schedule a free consultation and case evaluation.

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We represent clients who have been injured in all types of boating accidents, including those involving:

• Drunken boating / boating while intoxicated / BWI
• Inexperienced operators
• Water ski accidents
• Wake board accidents
• Jet ski or personal watercraft accidents
• Defective boats, motors, or other equipment
• Fires and explosions

As an avid boater himself, Attorney Robert J. Reeves understands how easily a boat accident can happen. Negligent boaters can cause serious injury, wrongful death, and property damage when they collide with other vessels, or run over downed skiers or swimmers.

Drunken boating is a huge problem on waterways, including Lake Wylie, Lake Wateree, and Lake Norman. If the person who injured you was drunk while boating, we will pursue punitive damages in addition to compensation for your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages or income, pain and suffering, and property damage.

However your boat accident occurred, we will fully investigate the facts of the case, identify all possible sources of financial compensation, and advocate aggressively on your behalf. We have a long and successful track record of winning substantial verdicts and settlements for our boat accident victims. As appropriate, we will bring suit against negligent boaters in state and federal court.

We would appreciate the opportunity to be of assistance to you. Please do not hesitate to contact us today to discuss your case. It costs you nothing to learn if we can help.

We care for our clients as we would our close friends and family.