Cory Watson Attorneys has been working on behalf of boating accident victims in Alabama for almost 40 years. We have a team of attorneys ready to help you hold the negligent party in your boating accident accountable for your injuries. The law allows you to seek damages after being injured in a negligent boating accident, and an attorney from our firm can help you do it.
For most of us, a day trip on a boat is just good fun. Unfortunately, some boat operators act negligently, and when they do, it causes accidents. You may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. A Center Point boating accident attorney at Cory Watson Attorneys can help build your case.
What Our Firm Can Do for You After a Center Point Boating Accident
In order to seek damages after an accident, you must be able to prove that your injuries were caused by that accident. You must also prove that the accident was due to another party’s negligence. Examples of negligent behavior that can lead to boating accidents include, but are not limited to:
- Operating a boat while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs
- Excessive speed
- Failure to observe Alabama boating safety laws
- Failure to maintain a seaworthy boat
When you bring your Center Point boating accident case to Cory Watson Attorneys, we can look at the facts and determine who should be held liable for your injuries. After we name the negligent parties, the next step is building a case where you suffered injuries from the accident.
Our attorneys can communicate with your healthcare providers to get the full extent of your physical injuries along with the total cost of your accident-related medical bills. Then we can calculate the damages to demand on your behalf. Our team can handle every aspect of your case from start to finish while you focus on getting better.
Who Is Liable in a Boating Accident Case
There may be multiple parties responsible for your boating accident. They may include:
- Another boater
- A bridge operator
- A boating parts manufacturer
Whether you were a passenger or an operator of a boat that was hit, if another party caused your accident, we can help you pursue them for damages.
How Much Will You Seek in Damages for My Boating Accident?
Cory Watson Attorneys will seek to recover the maximum damages possible on your behalf. There is no set number for how much we’ll demand because no two boating accident cases are the same. When it comes to your specific case, the amount of damages we will demand on your behalf depends on a number of factors, including:
- The cost of transport from the accident scene to the hospital (e.g., ambulance, airlift)
- The cost of any immediate post-accident medical care (e.g., imaging tests, surgeries, medications)
- The cost of any long-term post-accident care (e.g., physical therapy, follow-up medical procedures, in-home nursing)
- The cost to repair your boat or the fair market replacement value for it
- Reimbursement for lost wages due to your boating accident-related injuries
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of activities
If you lost a loved one in a boating accident, please accept our deepest condolences. You may be eligible for additional damages in a wrongful death lawsuit. We can discuss the details of your case during your complimentary consultation.
Does Cory Watson Attorneys Have a History of Winning Cases?
The lawyers at Cory Watson Attorneys have been practicing personal injury law for nearly 40 years. During that time, we’re proud to say we’ve won over $4 Billion in settlements and verdicts on behalf of our clients. For us, there is no better reward than knowing we helped a client get the compensation they needed to put their life back together after an accident.
You Have a Limited Time to Act After a Boating Accident in Alabama
Alabama law limits the time you have to seek recoverable damages from a negligent party after a boating accident. The statute of limitations to file a personal injury lawsuit is two years from the date of the accident, per AL Code § 6-2-38.
As our team builds your case, we will gather evidence by interviewing witnesses. Memories fade over time. Evidence such as surveillance video of the accident may disappear. By bringing your case to us sooner rather than later, we can begin gathering information while everyone’s memory of the accident is still fresh.
Our Boat Accident Attorney Serving Center Point Works on Contingency
No one expects to be seriously injured in a boating accident. You may now be facing medical bills and lost wages due to time missed from work. At Cory Watson Attorneys we work on a contingency-fee basis. You pay nothing upfront or out-of-pocket. We don’t get paid unless we secure a settlement or court award for you.
Our belief is that all injury victims deserve legal representation. You should be able to receive the financial recovery you need to move forward for an accident you did not cause. That’s how deep our commitment to our clients runs. If we don’t win for you, we won’t ask for a penny.
Call Cory Watson Attorneys Today to File Your Claim
Cory Watson Attorneys is all about client service. That’s why in addition to taking cases on contingency, we proudly offer free, zero-obligation consultations to all prospective clients. You can call our office and speak to a team member about your boating accident, and it won’t cost you a dime.
We want to help you through your boating accident case. But that can’t happen until you reach out to us. Our Center Point boating accident attorney is ready to work on your case. We will collect evidence, determine liability, and file an insurance claim or civil lawsuit on your behalf. We will hold the responsible party or parties accountable for their actions. Our team will handle your case while you focus on your recovery. Call us today.