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Exploring the Causes of Boating Accidents and Injuries (Part B)

Although boaters can take steps to prevent boating accidents, such as avoiding alcohol and implementing the proper boating safety techniques, there are times when the boater may not be able to prevent the accident.

For example, if another boater is driving drunk or if the boat or watercraft contains defective equipment, a serious accident and possibly death may occur. In this case, it is essential to hire a professional personal injury lawyer to handle the case.

Keeping Safe with Floatation Devices

Regardless of the cause of the boating accident, keeping the proper floatation devices on hand can go a long way toward keeping boaters safe.

The National Transportation Safety Board reports that 5,050 of the 7,150 boating accident deaths that have occurred over the last 10 years were from drowning. Furthermore, the National Transportation Safety Board maintains that 90% of the drowning deaths could have been avoided if the victims had been wearing life jackets.

Of course, even if the life jacket saves your life, you may experience injuries or substantial damages. If you or your loved one has been injured in a boating accident, you should contact a personal injury attorney immediately to learn about your rights and determine liability.

When you are interviewing personal injury attorneys ask critical questions, like: how long have you been practicing; what is the largest settlement or verdict you've obtained, and do you have experience with boating accidents and other personal watercraft accident cases?

The Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida takes time when speaking with you about your case and works with you on a contingent fee basis so there are NO FEES unless our trained personal injury lawyers win your case. Call now for a FREE evaluation of your case - 1-888-234-5758.

Disability attorneys Kenneth LaVan and Adam Neidenberg are members of the Florida Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association.

The Firm has clients nationwide and serves the following areas in Florida and Georgia: Miami-Dade County, Miami, Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, St. Lucie County, Homestead, Vero Beach, Hollywood, Miami Beach, Miami Gardens, Pompano, Sunrise, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Ft. Lauderdale, Atlanta, Georgia, Fulton and DeKalb County. 

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