Boating Accident Attorneys in New Hampshire
If you were injured in a boating accident, Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. is here to fight for the justice you deserve. Contact us to schedule an appointment with a New Hampshire boating accident lawyer. Initial consultations are completely free and confidential.
Attorneys You Can Trust to Fight for You
Enjoyed by many people throughout New England, boating can be a leisurely or high-energy activity. No matter how you prefer to enjoy your time out on the water, however, it’s always possible that someone’s negligence or wrongful act can cause you serious harm or injury. Should you become injured during a boating accident, reach out to Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. for legal support to help you get the compensation you may need to offset medical bills.
Boating accidents can occur for a variety of reasons:
- Operator error (inexperience, inattention, drunkenness, etc.)
- Speeding and reckless operation
- Collisions with obstacles or another watercraft
- General safety and maintenance oversights
You can also be injured by slipping on a deck, falling overboard, striking a propeller, or become harmed during a fire or capsize event.
If any of these events has happened to you, Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. can help you hold responsible parties accountable and fight for the compensation you deserve during this time.
Holding Boat Owners & Operators Accountable
There are many reasons why you can get injured on someone else’s boat, but most often come down to how a vessel was maintained, how it was operated, and what safety precautions were taken.
Boat owners and operators are required to make sure their craft is in a safe condition to take out on the water and carry passengers. They’re also obligated to follow certain rules for safe boat operation, such as respecting speed limits in harbors and other speed-restricted areas. They may also be legally required to take certain safety measures such as providing life-jackets or educating passengers about how to stay safe on their vessel.
If you were harmed on someone’s boat, we understand you may feel responsible or that you made a mistake. We want to assure you that owners and operators carry a great deal of responsibility for your safety aboard their vessels, and that you can hold them responsible for an injury you suffered.
