Boating is a popular hobby in Western New York, however, boating accidents have been on the rise both locally and throughout the United States. Boating accidents are second only to highway accidents in the number of accidental deaths each year.
Causes of boating accidents as a result of acts of negligence can include excessive speed, unlicensed operation, operator inattention, alcohol or drug impairment, operator distraction and mechanical failure.
Having experienced personal injury attorneys handling your claim will improve the likelihood of a recovery for your severe injuries and the future medical expenses and lost earnings along with the pain and suffering that you experienced.
At Viola, Cummings & Lindsay LLP, our personal injury attorneys have experience in litigating boat accident cases on behalf of injured drivers and passengers. We will pursue the negligent party to ensure you receive full compensation for your injuries whether by settlement or trial. Our personal injury lawyers have extensive trial experience handling boating cases for our clients and for clients referred to us from other firms.