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Boating Accident Lawsuit
- Required Report of Boating Accident
- Laws Governing Boating Accident Liability
- Legal Remedies in Boating Accident Lawsuit
- Preparing for a Boating Accident Lawsuit
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Boating Accident: Lawyer and Lawsuit Information
If you have been in a Minnesota boating accident, here are some things you need to know. This information is provided by lawyer Fred Pritzker and our team at Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. , a premier Minnesota personal injury law firm. The firm has recovered millions for accident victims, including a recent settlement for $3,750,000.
Fred Pritzker has practiced personal injury law for over 30 years and has gained a national reputation for excellence. He has been interviewed by the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, ABC, CBS and others. In recognition of his achievements, he has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America.
If you been in a Minnesota boating accident, contact a Minnesota boating accident lawyer at Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. for a free case evaluation. Please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm's online consultation form.
Required Report of Minnesota Boating Accident
Most boat crashes require that you send a report to either the state agency regulating boats or the U.S. Coast Guard. In most states, you must file a report if the boat crash involved injuries that needed more than first aid, or if there was damage to any property above a certain amount, frequently $500. This is important. Failure to remain on the scene, provide aid, and report the accident in a timely manner is a crime. We also recommend that you report the incident to your insurance company. This is a requirement if a state or federal report was made.
Laws Governing Boating Accident and Liability
Recreational boat crashes are governed by a number of city, county and/or state laws. Most boat operators have a legal obligation to operate their watercraft in a safe manner. If they don’t, there may be criminal charges, and the people who were injured may be entitled to sue for damages. Boat owners also need to be careful about allowing other people to drive their boat. No matter who is driving, if the boat is in an accident, the boat owner may be liable for the damages.
Legal Remedies in Minnesota Boating Accident Lawsuit
If you have been injured in any kind of boat crash that was someone else’s fault, you have the right to be compensated for a wide range of things including property damage, medical expenses, lost wages, permanent injury, and pain and suffering. In the extremely unfortunate event that a death has resulted from your accident, you can file a wrongful death suit.
Preparing for a Minnesota Boating Accident Lawsuit
If you have been injured in a boating accident, here are some things you should do to prepare for a boating accident lawsuit:
- See a doctor as soon as possible. Often times, an injury from a boat crash can be underestimated. You may feel fine now, but some injuries, particularly neck and back injuries, can become quite painful and debilitating in the long-term.
- Start a paper trail. Get as much information as you can about your accident. Key items include the names, numbers and addresses of all the people involved, including witnesses. You will also need to keep track of insurance information and the reporting process. Make copies.
- Please do not talk to anyone about your accident other than law enforcement officials. Anything you say to insurance company representatives or investigators could make it harder for you to settle your claim.
- It is a good idea not to sign anything, particularly some kind of release form, without talking to an attorney first. This is a smart way for you to protect yourself.
- Contact a Minnesota boating accident lawyer as soon as possible. There is usually a statute of limitations or a deadline for filing a lawsuit when it comes to boating accidents. That means you have a limited amount of time in which you can file a boating accident lawsuit.
Consult a Competent Minnesota Boating Accident Lawyer
You probably have a lot to handle right now, and a competent boating accident lawyer can make sure everything gets done right. A lawyer can also make things much easier for you by negotiating with insurance companies and guiding you through the legal process.
If you have questions regarding a Minnesota boating accident, a lawyer at Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. is available for a free consultation. Please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, email info@pritzkerlaw.com, or fill in our online, attorney-consultation form. All consultations are free.
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Truck Accident Lawyer
Attorney Fred Pritzker has obtained another large recovery in a car-truck accident case. Our law firm represented the family of a man killed by a truck wheel that had come off of the truck, rolled off a bridge and killed the driver of a car that was traveling on the road below. A confidentiality agreement prevents us from discussing the case in detail, but we welcome you to contact Fred Pritzker (toll-free 1-888-377-8900) for more information about this case and other trucking accident claims our law firm has handled. For more information, see our truck accident FAQ.
Proving Fault in a Serious Truck Accident Case
To prove fault in a serious truck accident case, our law firm investigates the truck driver and the trucking company to determine if state or federal laws have been violated.
Texting Ban on Truck and Bus Drivers
U.S Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced federal guidance to expressly prohibit texting by drivers of commercial vehicles such as large...
Information Sought on Michigan Semi-Tractor Trailer Accident
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Bus Driver Who Allegedly Hit Teenager While Driving Drunk is Arrested
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Truck School Bus Collision Injures Children
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Burlington Northern Train Collision Lawsuit
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Yamaha Rhino Lawsuit
NBC affiliate KSBY interviewed Fred Pritzker regarding Yamaha Rhino rollover accidents. There has been a Yamaha Rhino recall. Read more Yamaha Rhino accident information and about a Rhino rollover suit.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Attorneys Fred Pritzker and Elliot Olsen spoke at the annual Minnesota Association for Justice Brain Injury Seminar.
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If your bicycle, motorcycle or car has been hit by a commercial truck, you need a lawyer with experience obtaining multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for accident victims and their families.
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