A severe boating injury can leave you angry and frustrated, struggling to recover both physically and financially. Wouldn't it be comforting to have an experienced maritime lawyer who cares as much about your case as you do?
Our maritime attorneys believe there is no substitute for personal attention when you are in a crisis. One of our chief priorities, from the moment we first meet to discuss your case, is to develop a strong bond with you to provide peace of mind. It is critical that your questions are answered in a timely fashion and that you always know the status of your case. When you call our firm, you will get through with one of our attorneys. When you e-mail our firm, you will receive a reply from an attorney the same day, usually within hours. In fact, often when you call on a weekend or at night, you will reach one of our maritime attorneys. We also ensure you understand the pros and cons of available options so you can make informed decisions.
Backed by more than 33 years of combined litigation experience, we have earned a reputation for professionalism, integrity and a proactive litigation style. Defense attorneys respect our knowledge and commitment to protecting our clients' rights. They understand that our settlement offers are reasonable, based on solid facts, and that we will advocate in court to ensure clients receive full compensation.
With the thousands of miles of shoreline, boat and personal watercraft accidents are unfortunately common in
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While less than 10% of boating accidents result in fatalities, nearly half of those occur because of capsizing and falls overboard. An alarming 22% of the boating deaths were caused by alcohol or drug use. Types of recreational boating accidents may include:
There are numerous causes of boating accidents; most of which are preventable. Statistics show a large majority of boat accidents are caused by operator inexperience or inattention. 70% of all boat accidents occur on boats where operators had no formal boater education. Other reasons for boating accidents include:
Another serious cause of boating accidents is the consumption of alcohol while operating a boat. This accounts for nearly one-quarter of all recreational boating fatalities, and is, in fact, the number one cause of boating accident fatalities. Because the effects of alcohol are magnified while on the water, intoxicated boaters are more than ten times as likely to be killed in a boating accident because of diminished coordination, dehydration, susceptibility to hypothermia, and impaired judgment.
Our experienced boat accident attorneys will discuss your situation and go over your legal options available to you, as well as work with marine insurance companies, and other parties involved in your boat accident case to make sure all your needs are handled swiftly and appropriately.
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Timothy C. Nies, Esquire
Grossman Attorneys at Law
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