Dallas Boating Accident Attorneys

People who partake in boating often fail to realize that, like motor vehicles, boats can be dangerous if operated negligently or incorrectly.  And, when boats are negligently operated, accidents and injuries are likely to follow.  Perhaps this is the reason why hundreds of boating accidents occur every year in Texas and why hundreds more go unreported. 

Reporting a Boating Accident

Many times, people involved in boating accidents fail report the incidents to law enforcement.  This is a huge mistake as serious boating accidents should always be reported, just like any other type of severe accident, such as a car crash.  In Texas and most other states, boating accidents must be reported if:

• Someone is killed during the boating accident
• Someone is critically injured and needs immediate medical treatment for his/her injuries
• The boat incurs substantial damage or if any other surrounding property is damaged during the boating accident
• A person on a boat disappears or cannot be found after an accident has occurred

Boating accidents reports must be filed in writing within 48 hours from the time the accident took place or from the time the person sustained a serious injury.  In cases involving property damage, the accident must be reported within 10 days, or the boat operator may be subjected to legal penalties. 

Choose a Skilled Dallas Boating Accident Attorney

When a person has been injured during a boating accident, and he/she believes another person’s negligence was at fault, he/she should obtain the services of a qualified Dallas boating accident lawyer.  A boating accident attorney can address the person’s questions, connect the person with the right resources and provide aggressive representation both in and out of court.

If you have been injured during a boating accident, contact our Dallas boating accident lawyers today to receive the advice and guidance you need to move forward with the Texas legal process!