Boating Accidents

Thousands of boating and jet-ski accidents occur each year, resulting in the serious injury or even death of innocent persons. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the most frequent cause of boating accidents is negligence or inattentiveness of the operator. Other causes of accidents may include excessive speed or reckless driving, alcohol and drug use, or machinery failure, resulting in broken bones, spinal or head injuries, lacerations, dislocations, or back injuries.  These are all expensive injuries to treat, and many take time to heal properly. Some injuries never do.

Because of the nature of boating accidents, it is often difficult to prove the circumstances of the accident. There are often very few witnesses, and the likelihood of lost evidence is substantially higher in the water than on the road. But at Bye, Goff, Rohde & Skow we understand this, and we are committed to helping our clients to the fullest extent possible. We understand the intricacies of the law surrounding boating accidents, and we are prepared to confront the complexities of your case.