Boat Accidents
Georgia Boat Accident Lawyer
Catastrophic Injury Law Firm in Atlanta, Georgia
Just like automobile drivers, boat operators hold a responsibility to drive safely and protect others from harm. At Terry D. Jackson, P.C., we believe victims of avoidable boating accidents have the right to seek compensation for their catastrophic injuries. If you suffered an injury or the loss of a loved one in a boat collision, contact our office for the legal guidance you need.
Discuss your rights and case with a proven lawyer. Contact us for a free consultation.
Negligent Boat Operation & Your Rights
Negligence manifests itself in many ways. Simply put, a person commits negligence when he or she does something careless or reckless, causing harm to another individual.
In boating accidents, negligence might include:
- Operating a boat under the influence of alcohol
- Speeding or driving recklessly
- Neglecting to pay attention / driving while distracted
- Failing to obey navigation rules and regulations
- Defective boats and components
Some forms of negligence are easy to define, such as boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs; others are less obvious. Failing to pay attention, for example, is a common practice that may not always cause an accident but can lead to severe – even deadly – collisions.
In any case, compensation is never guaranteed – often because these matters are legally complex and because insurance companies devote resources to minimizing victim payouts. Our legal team has accumulated a wide breadth of insight into how injury cases work, the laws at hand, and how insurance companies defend against boat claims. This insight allows us to make the difference for our clients.
How Terry D. Jackson, P.C. Can Help You
With more than 90 years of collective experience in the legal field, our Georgia boating accident attorneys can help you pursue the compensation to which you are entitled. If you sustained an injury, you can seek damages for doctors’ visits, medical expenses, missed wages, noneconomic damages, and more. The cost of a catastrophic injury may seem insurmountable, but our team is here to protect your rights as an accident victim. We can help you not only understand your legal options, but choose the best course of action for your case.
Contact our office to request a no-obligation evaluation of your case.