Boating Accident Attorney Illinois

Motor Vehicle Collision Lawyers Representing Victims in Schaumburg and Wheaton

 

Boating Accident Attorney IllinoisBoating may be an enjoyable summertime activity with family and friends. While boating is usually a great source of fun, it may also be dangerous. If you or someone close to you has been injured in a boating accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your harm. At Therman Law Offices, our Wheaton and Schaumburg boating accident attorneys understand this area of the law and can apply our knowledge to your case. We understand that the last thing that you may want to consider after a boating accident is a lawsuit, which is why our injury lawyers will try to make the process as seamless as possible.

Bringing a Boating Accident Claim

 

Boating accidents may refer to accidents involving a number of different types of watercraft, including private boats, yachts, sailboats, jet skis, and even ferries. The unfortunate reality is that boating accidents are more common than you may think. In Illinois, there are often nearly 100 boating accidents each year, in which dozens of people suffer serious or fatal injuries.

Boat owners and operators have a responsibility to operate their watercraft safely in order to protect passengers as well as others in the water. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. Boating accidents may happen for a variety of reasons, such as driver error, driver inexperience, the drunk or drugged operation of a boat, equipment failure, or a lack of driver training.

If you have been injured in a boating accident that was not your fault, you may be able to recover compensation through a negligence claim by enlisting a boating accident lawyer at our Schaumburg and Wheaton firm. Negligence occurs when boat owners or operators cause injuries or death by failing to use the degree of care that a reasonably prudent boat owner or operator would have used in the same or similar circumstances. Put another way, negligence takes place when a boat owner deviates from the expected standard of care and ends up causing an injury or death to someone else.

Illinois follows a modified comparative negligence principle, in which fault is assigned to each party involved in the accident according to their degree of responsibility. If you are determined to be partially at fault, your total recovery will be reduced by that amount. For example, you would be able to receive compensation for 90 percent of your damages if you are found to have been 10 percent at fault. It is important to note that under Illinois law, an individual who is more than 50 percent at fault for an accident will be barred from collecting any damages from the defendant.

In some cases, there may be several different parties that may be liable for the accident, and a plaintiff may seek to hold each of these parties responsible for their harm. A skilled lawyer can help you determine the potential defendants in your case and come up with a legal strategy accordingly.

Consult a Boating Accident Attorney in Schaumburg or Wheaton

 

Many times, people underestimate the dangers associated with watercraft-related activities. The unfortunate reality, however, is that many boating accidents take place in Illinois and throughout the U.S. each year. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a boating accident caused by someone else’s negligence, we are prepared to help you. At Therman Law Offices, our diligent Wheaton and Schaumburg boating accident lawyers can assess the merits of your case and provide you with an honest explanation of your legal options. We proudly represent people in Mt. Prospect, Arlington Heights, Hoffman Estates, Streamwood, Elgin, Bartlett, Hanover Park, Bensenville, Wood Dale, and Bloomingdale, among other cities in Cook County and elsewhere. To discuss your case in more detail, call us at 312-588-1900 or contact us online for a free consultation. We also are available to assist Illinois residents who need a car accident lawyer or representation in other types of motor vehicle collision claims.

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