Most people who drive automobiles realize that they can file a lawsuit or claim when they’ve been injured in a car accident. However, you may not know that you can file a claim for a boating accident, and you may not know how. Boating accident lawsuits are really quite similar to car accident lawsuits or other injury lawsuits. The basics are described for you below.
Bringing a Lawsuit for a Boat Accident
You’ve been injured in a boat accident, and you’ve sustained damages, as well.
First, you need to figure out what caused the boat accident. Was it a ferryboat you were riding on that capsized? Were you on a friend’s boat when they began driving recklessly, which led to a collision with another boat? Were you seriously injured while on a cruise ship? You need to get to the bottom of what caused the accident in order to find out who was liable.
Once you discover liability, you will need to collect proof. Evidence is needed to prove liability. Witness statements, photo and video evidence, police reports, and physical evidence are some examples of things you can use to prove your case.
After liability has been proven, you need to provide evidence of the losses you suffered. Medical evidence of your injuries will also be needed. Calculate your total claim, including adding in non-economic losses such as pain, mental distress, and permanent injury.
Submit your claim or lawsuit with the at-fault person’s insurance company. They will be required to pay you a settlement, or you could take them to court.
That’s just the basic process of boating accident lawsuits. The process is much easier when you have a lawyer’s guidance and expertise.
Reach Out to a Boating Accident Attorney Now
Boats don’t just wreck themselves—someone was responsible for the accident. That person should be held liable for the injuries and suffering the accident has inflicted upon you. Why should you have to pay for an accident you didn’t cause?
Get help with your claim by teaming up with a Baton Rouge injury attorney from Spencer Calahan Injury Lawyers. Call our firm today at 225-387-2323 and tell us about your boat accident and goals for compensation. Feel free to learn more about the injury claim process by going over to our website.