boating accident lawyer Kentucky
boating accident lawyer Kentucky

Boating Accident Lawyer Kentucky

Our Kentucky Boating Accident Lawyer Helps You Claim Compensation

Spending the weekend fishing on Lake Barkley or waterskiing on Kentucky Lake should be fun and worry-free. The lakes around Kentucky are a hot destination for pleasure and commercial craft alike, especially those that tie into the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers. Many Kentuckians use the lakes and rivers for work and play, but there’s always a danger around water, no matter how well you swim or how experienced of a sailor you are. If you’ve been hurt on the water, talk to our Kentucky boating accident lawyer. We can help you understand your legal options to get justice and the compensation you deserve after a boating accident.

The attorneys at Katz Law are well aware of just how devastating a boating accident can be. Survivors may have suffered irrecoverable brain damage from near-drowning or have ongoing trauma and mental anguish. We want to help you get the compensation you deserve for your medical care and other losses. Contact us today for a free consultation.

The Repercussions Of Boating Accidents Echo For Your Entire Life

If you were hurt in a Kentucky boating accident, there’s a good chance that it was because of someone else’s negligence. We can help you understand the difference between an unfortunate accident and an injury due to the failure of another person or party to ensure your safety. One of the most common causes of a boating accident is drinking or using drugs while operating the boat, but it’s not the only one. Lack of training to operate the vessel, distractions from passengers or using the phone, or a defective or malfunctioning piece of equipment can all lead to a devastating accident that leads to serious injury.

Many accidents on Kentucky lakes and rivers could be avoided if one party fulfilled their responsibility to ensure the safety of others. For example, drinking and driving a boat can endanger everyone on board the watercraft, anyone floating and being towed by the boat or waterskiing, and anyone in the vicinity.

Your Legal Options After A Boat Accident

Whether you were on the water for work or play, you have many rights after a boat accident, including the right to file a civil suit for damages against the party who caused the accident. This could be a drunk or careless boater, the owner of a rented boat who failed to keep it in good enough repair to prevent an accident, or even the state or county if it failed to post signage to warn boaters of dangerous water or hazards that could cause an accident.

Our legal team investigates the causes of your accident to determine the liable party or parties. We can file a suit on your behalf for all damages from the accident, including medical bills, lost wages if you missed work time, and property damage. We take care of all the legal matters for your claim so you can focus on your recovery.

If you or a loved one has been injured on a Kentucky lake or river, the attorneys at Katz Law can help you demand justice and secure full and fair compensation for your losses. Call us today for a free consultation with a Kentucky boating accident lawyer.

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