Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes which means there are 10,000 opportunities to enjoy a day out on the boat. Boating is one of Minnesota’s greatest pastimes with everyone flocking to the water during the summer. However, because of this widespread use of boats, Minnesota has one of the highest fatality and boating accident rates on the water.
Minnesota Boating Accidents Causes and Concerns
Just because you are away from the highway does not mean you are free from collisions and other concerns. Below are just a few of the boating accidents our lawyers can help you with:
- Reckless boating, speeding, negligence
- Water sports accidents and injuries
- Drowning
- Boating while intoxicated
- Boating while under the influence
- Stationary object collisions
- Swimmer collisions
- Boating defects, manufacturer or mechanical problems
Some of the most common injuries we see from boating accidents in Minnesota include:
- Loss of limbs
- Permanent disability
- Death
- Ear and eye injuries
- Traumatic head injuries such as a skull fractures
- Neck, back and shoulder injuries
In addition to these injuries, you may suffer from a loss of quality of life as well as a loss of income if you are unable to work while recovering. You may be facing additional expenses such as surgeries, medication and in-home care in some instances.
Unfortunately, children are often the ones affected in boating accidents. Even though a child may be wearing a life jacket, they are not protected from all the dangers on the water, especially when faced with a collision or a bad accident while tubing, water skiing or wake-boarding. We represent people of all ages suffering from all boating, jet skiing and other water sporting accidents.
Minnesota Jet Ski Accident Attorneys
In addition to boats, jet skis can also be a killer in the water, especially if riding under the influence. If you or someone you love has been killed or seriously injured on a jet ski, then you may be able to be financially compensated. If the Jet Ski was not working properly or if you suffered a collision due to someone else’s negligence then we can help you.
Minnesota accident and personal injury cases are much stronger when an attorney is involved early on. Don’t wait until it’s too late! Contact us today at 1-800-732-3070 to speak with an experienced accident attorney about your legal options and get the compensation you deserve for your injuries.
Providing legal representation for car, motorcycle, boat, and trucking accident victims in Minnesota including Chisago County, Bloomington, Wright County, Scott County, Minnetonka, Carver County, Wright County, Richfield, Ramsey County, Washington County, McLeod County, Edina, Hopkins, Meeker County, Roseville, Shakopee, Kanabec County, Mendota Heights, Fridley, Woodbury, Maple Grove, Benton County, Hennepin County, West St. Paul, Dakota County, Stearns County, Golden Valley, Morrison County, Sterns County, Isanti County, St. Paul, Inver Grove Heights, Anoka County, Columbia Heights, Goodhue County, Sherburne County, Aitkin County, Maplewood, St. Louis Park, Mille Lacs County, Stillwater.