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KANSAS CITY BOATING ACCIDENT ATTORNEY
Kansas City boating accidents are infrequent but do happen. There are over twelve million recreational boats registered in the United States. Typically boats are used for commercial or recreational use. Whether you are a passenger on a cruise ship, ferry boat, yacht, whale watching expedition or fishing boat, the boat owner/operator owes you a legal duty of care. If you are injured because of the negligence of the operator, owner's failure to perform maintenance, or third party's negligent act, you should contact Attorney T. Morton at 913.602.7288.
In 2015, The United States Coast Guard reported 626 boating related deaths, 2,613 boating related injuries and 4,064 boating accidents. During that time damage to property totaled about $42 million.
Negligence
With the increase in boat ownership, comes an increase in the odds of being injured in a Kansas, or elsewhere, boat-related accident. As noted above, the owner, operator or third party owe a duty to you. When determining liability, the court considers what another reasonable and responsible party would due in the circumstance. Failure to act reasonably and responsibly is considered a breach. Acts of negligence include:
Injuries
Like most accidents, the injuries can range from minor to major. When water is added to the equation, the possibility of unique injuries arise. Some possible injuries include:
What are the damages you may be entitled to compensation for?
If you, or your loved one, suffered from a boating injury, you may be entitled to the following:
Kansas City boating accidents are infrequent but do happen. There are over twelve million recreational boats registered in the United States. Typically boats are used for commercial or recreational use. Whether you are a passenger on a cruise ship, ferry boat, yacht, whale watching expedition or fishing boat, the boat owner/operator owes you a legal duty of care. If you are injured because of the negligence of the operator, owner's failure to perform maintenance, or third party's negligent act, you should contact Attorney T. Morton at 913.602.7288.
In 2015, The United States Coast Guard reported 626 boating related deaths, 2,613 boating related injuries and 4,064 boating accidents. During that time damage to property totaled about $42 million.
Negligence
With the increase in boat ownership, comes an increase in the odds of being injured in a Kansas, or elsewhere, boat-related accident. As noted above, the owner, operator or third party owe a duty to you. When determining liability, the court considers what another reasonable and responsible party would due in the circumstance. Failure to act reasonably and responsibly is considered a breach. Acts of negligence include:
- Operating a boat under the influence of alcohol (the number one contributor to boating related deaths)
- Distracted operation
- Failure to have proper maintenance
- Speeding
- Operator inexperience
- Operator inattention
- Jumping the wake of another too close
- Driving in marked swimming or other prohibited areas
- Chasing wildlife
- Weaving through congested waterway traffic
Injuries
Like most accidents, the injuries can range from minor to major. When water is added to the equation, the possibility of unique injuries arise. Some possible injuries include:
- Hypothermia
- Drowning death
- Broken bones
- Burns
- Internal organ injury
- Laceration
- Spinal cord injury
What are the damages you may be entitled to compensation for?
If you, or your loved one, suffered from a boating injury, you may be entitled to the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Future earnings
- Mental anguish
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium (in the case of a spouse)
The selection of T.Morton, and her personal injury team, is an important one and should not be taken lightly. We are dedicated to you and your case. We offer a competitive fee structure for winning your case. T. Morton, Kansas personal injury lawyer, will help you through the process and assists you in getting the compensation you deserve. Contact us for your free consultation 913.602.7288 or complete this FORM.
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