Boating Accident

In Arizona, 95 recreational boating accidents occurred in 2023, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Many of these incidents were preventable and were caused by the negligence or carelessness of boat operators.

When boating accidents occur, it’s important to understand who was to blame — and to get the help and support that you need to hold those responsible for your injuries accountable for your losses. Suffering injuries or losing a loved one can change your life forever and you should be fully compensated for the damage you endured.

At Canopy Legal Partners, we know the ins-and-outs of the laws that apply after an incident on Arizona’s waterways. We’ll bring our knowledge and skill to the table to help you get justice. Give us a call today or contact us online to learn more about the services we provide and the compassionate advocacy we can offer.

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Your rights after a boating accident

Boat operators are expected to exercise reasonable care when operating their vessel. This means they must:

• Follow best practices for safe boating, including obeying posted speed limits and not boating while intoxicated or impaired by drugs or alcohol
• Make sure conditions are safe before setting out, including checking for adverse weather events
• Maintain vessels properly and have adequate safety equipment on board to avoid putting boat passengers at risk

When a boat operator falls short by not fulfilling these or other obligations, that operator can be held accountable for resulting harm. 

While not required by law, boat loan lenders and some marinas in Arizona mandate that boat owners purchase liability insurance coverage that will pay for damages caused to passengers or to those on other vessels. This means that funds should be available to compensate you.

It’s up to you to take legal action and prove your case, though — and you’ll need a dedicated legal advocate on your side to help you to do that. 

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How an Arizona boating accident lawyer can help you

Arizona boating accident lawyers at Canopy Legal Group can provide you with the support that you need in the aftermath of your boating crash. Our legal team will be there for you from day one, working with you to:

• Gather evidence from the boating accident to prove liability
• Identify all potential defendants who can be held responsible for your losses, including boat operators, boat manufacturers, marina operators, and others whose carelessness or breach of legal duty played a role in causing the incident
• Prove the extent of your damages so you can get compensation for economic and non-financial loss including pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages, and emotional distress
• Negotiate a settlement outside of court or help you litigate your boat accident claim in court to maximize the compensation you receive.

Boat accident cases can be complicated because evidence is often lost in the waterways where the incident occured. We understand how to interview witnesses, find experts, investigate wreckage, and put together the strongest claim possible.

To find out more about how Canopy Legal Partners can help you in the aftermath of your boating accident, give us a call or contact us online today. We don’t charge legal fees unless we recover compensation for your losses and we will treat your case with the compassion and care you deserve from day one.