Des Moines Boating Accident Lawyers
If you or someone you love has been involved in a boating accident, a Des Moines boating accident lawyer from LaMarca & Landry, P.C. can provide you with the legal counsel and representation you deserve. At LaMarca & Landry, P.C., our team of experienced attorneys can protect your rights and help ensure that you are properly compensated for your losses. If you are looking to speak with an attorney in the Des Moines or Polk County area regarding a boating accident that occurred anywhere in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri or Florida, a lawyer from our firm can hear your case free of charge.
To schedule a free consultation and case review, please contact us today at 877-327-2600.
Boating Accident Lawsuits
A boating accident can result in severe injuries, including cuts and lacerations, broken bones, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury. If you have suffered an injury in a boating accident, we can help you file a personal injury claim against the liable party. If a boat operator causes an injury accident as a result of his or her negligence, or if injury occurs as a result of a defective product, then the negligent party or the party responsible for the defect can be held accountable.
Depending on the circumstances surrounding your case, it may be possible to file a claim against the defendant for compensation including, but not limited to, medical costs, rehabilitation costs, past and future loss of wages, impaired earning capacity, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. If the defendant acted in a grossly negligent manner or with a willful disregard for the safety of others, you may also be able to file for punitive damages to punish the defendant for his or her egregiously harmful actions. If a loved one has been killed in a boating accident, an attorney from our Iowa law firm can help your family file a wrongful death claim against the liable party.
Common Causes of Boating Accidents
You may be eligible for financial compensation if you have been involved in a boating accident or if you have suffered injury in a boating accident as a result of one or more of the following:
- The number or type of life jackets on board was inadequate
- Other safety equipment required by state and federal agencies were missing or inoperable
- The boat operator lacked proper training and/or experience to operate the craft
- The boat operator was under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs
- The operator of the boat was maneuvering the craft in a reckless or negligent manner
- The boat operator was exceeding posted speed limits or a reasonable speed for the conditions present
A Des Moines and Polk County-area boating accident lawyer from LaMarca & Landry, P.C. will work with due care to help ensure you are justly compensated for your injuries or those of a loved one. We will conduct an investigation and provide a review of your case without charge. There is no fee if there is no recovery.
Contact a Des Moines Boating Accident Attorney
It is in your best interest to contact an experienced Des Moines, Iowa boating injury attorney if you or someone you love has been injured in a boating accident. An attorney from LaMarca & Landry, P.C. has the knowledge, resources and litigation skills needed to handle any type of boating injury, incident or collision.
If you would like to schedule a free consultation in the Des Moines and Polk County area regarding a boating accident claim, we would be pleased to speak with you. Contact us today at 877-327-2600 for a free consultation about your legal rights and options.
