Boating Accidents

Michigan is home to the largest coastline in the continental United States. With this gift, it is also home to one of the highest number of registered boats in the country and, unfortunately, many people are injured in boating accidents in Michigan each year.

Accidents can occur in a variety of situations ranging from ocean-going commercial and cruise line vessels to small pleasure craft on our navigable waterways. When referring to a motor vehicle accident we often refer to the Rules of the Road in order to determine what each person’s responsibilities were regarding the safe operation of their vehicle. Similarly, there are rules established by the Coast Guard and various state agencies that outline the rules for safe boating.

In addition, like a motor vehicle accident, there are time limits for filing a boating accident claim and placing the at-fault party on notice. These times limits are strictly enforced and can take away an accident victim’s right to open a claim. Further, the insurance policy covering the water craft must be thoroughly examined to ensure a claim is properly set up and pursued.

Boating accidents can result in many difficulties for an injury victim and his or her loved ones, including large medical bills, extensive medical treatment, numerous doctors visits and long-term pain and suffering. It is important you have an experienced, hard-working law firm on your side that will examine the facts of the boating accident, make the proper inquiries, hire the right experts, and diligently fight on your behalf.

Boating and maritime law in Michigan is extremely complex and constantly changing. The experienced professionals at the Law Offices of Lee Steinberg, P.C. possess the specialized knowledge needed to practice in this volatile area of the law.

The Law Offices of Lee Steinberg, P.C. has represented numerous boating accident victims, helping them obtain the compensation they deserve under the law. Please contact our office directly at 1.800.LEE.FREE (533-3733) to find out your rights and how we can begin fighting for you.

Because it’s not just the law, it’s Lee.

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