Boating Accident Attorney in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Located between the Ozark Mountains and the Great Plains, Oklahoma is among the landlocked states in the United States. Regardless, rivers, reservoirs, and lakes across the state—including Broken Bow Lake, Lake Murray, Fort Supply Reservoir, and more—offer amazing opportunities for boating, fishing, skiing, scuba diving, and other outdoor water activities. However, like motorists on the road, boaters are also exposed to potential risks, accidents, and mishaps.
If you or someone close to you was hurt in a boating accident caused by someone else's negligence or carelessness, you are within your rights to pursue fair financial compensation through an injury claim. At the Law Offices of Jeff Martin, we are ready and poised to guide and represent boating accident victims in their injury claims. Our highly-skilled Oklahoma personal injury attorneys will fight vigorously for your best interests and help you pursue the maximum available damages for your injuries.
The Law Offices of Jeff Martin proudly serves clients in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and surrounding areas throughout Eastern Oklahoma, including McAlester, Muskogee, and Bartlesville.
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In order to lawfully operate your vessel on public waters in Oklahoma, you must have a valid Oklahoma Certificate of Registration and validation decals. Generally, all watercraft—motorized vessels and boats—must be registered in the state, except:
Manually-propelled vessels without motors, such as kayaks, canoes, and paddle boats.
Vessels already registered in another state but using Oklahoma waters for less than 60 days.
U.S. Coast Guard documented vessels using Oklahoma waters for less than 60 days.
Vessels that are used exclusively for racing purposes alone.
Types of Boating Accidents
Some common causes and types of boating accidents include the following:
Equipment failure
Collisions with other vessels or boats
Fires
Collisions with fixed objects
Accidents involving someone on a towable object
Hitting a wave
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Capsizing, swamping, sinking, or running aground
Hitting another boat's wake
Explosions
Operator errors
Falls overboard
Accidents involving a skier
Flooding
Failure to have the necessary safety equipment on board
If you (or a loved one) were involved in a boating accident caused by a negligent party, reach out to a reliable personal injury attorney immediately. Your legal counsel can review all of the surrounding facts of your unique situation carefully, help identify the negligent party, and seek to prove fault, fighting for the compensation you deserve.
Liability for a Boating Accident
Depending on the surrounding circumstances and events leading to the incident, several parties or entities may be held responsible for a boating crash. These include the following:
The owner or driver of the other boat that was involved in the accident
The owner or driver of the boat the injured person was riding
The owner of the dock
The manufacturer of the boat or equipment
Drunk boating
Any other party who carelessly or negligently contributed to the boating accident or your injuries
Don’t face this alone. At the Law Offices of Jeff Martin, our lawyers can advocate for your best interests, help determine the liable party, prove negligence, and file multiple claims on your behalf.
Proving Negligence
Furthermore, to prove fault and establish liability in a boating accident claim, the claimant must prove the following elements:
The at-fault party (defendant) owed you a legal duty of care.
The defendant breached their expected duty of care by acting negligently.
The defendant's breach or careless actions caused your injuries.
You suffered physical injury, actual harm, or other damages and losses from the incident.
Reliable and skilled lawyers can assess the magnitude of your injuries and damages, seek to establish liability, and attempt to pursue your rightful financial compensation.
Compensable Damages
The following damages may be recovered by filing a boating accident claim in Oklahoma:
Medical expenses, including the cost of ongoing and future medical treatments
Medical supplies and medication
Lost income and other benefits
Lost or reduced earning capacity
Physical therapy
Physical impairment
Emotional distress
Disfigurement
Replacement or repair of damaged property
Mental anguish
Disability
Pain and suffering
Loss of enjoyment of life
Attorney fees and court costs
Loss of consortium
Wrongful death damages, if applicable
Punitive damages to further punish the defendant for their egregious conduct
A trusted attorney can walk you through the personal injury claims process and help you pursue fair financial compensation for your injuries, damages, and losses.
Work With a Seasoned Personal Injury Attorney
Getting hurt in a boating accident can be difficult and unsettling. Such an unfortunate incident can hurt you physically, mentally, and financially. Nonetheless, you don't have to suffer the financial liability and pain all on your own. Therefore, when injured in a boating accident, retaining a seasoned personal injury attorney is imperative to help protect your rights and pursue fair financial compensation.
At the Law Offices of Jeff Martin, we have devoted our careers to advocating for the best interests of boating accident victims and their families. Using our extensive knowledge, we can guide you through the complex procedures involved in filing claims and seeking damages. Our skilled attorneys will fight vigorously for your rights and help you hold those responsible for your injuries accountable.
Boating Accident Attorney in Tulsa, Oklahoma
If your or someone you know was injured in a negligent boating accident, call us at the Law Offices of Jeff Martin today, and schedule a simple case assessment. Our dedicated legal team can offer you the skilled advocacy and compassionate representation you need in your boating accident claims. We're proud to serve clients across Tulsa, McAlester, Muskogee, and Bartlesville, Oklahoma.