Alabama Boat Accidents

An Alabama boat accident can be serious and leave you or a loved one with a maritime injury. A maritime injury can have life-altering ramifications on your family, on your work life, and leave you wondering about your rights.

Results of an Alabama boating accident
A boating accident can result in:
• People being overthrown into the water
• Serious personal injury
• Someone losing their life

Factors related to boating accidents
There are many unique factors that can lead to a boating accident such as:
• Speed. Newer high-powered boats can reach speeds comparable to cars
• Most boats lack seatbelts like those found in a motor vehicle
• Most boats lack braking systems, leaving a boat operator able only to change course or reverse engines to avoid boating dangers

Navigation rules on the nation's waterways
Similar to the rules of the road that help prevent automobile accidents, there are navigation rules to be followed on America's waterways. These rules can be found in the U.S. Coast Guard's Navigation Rules publication.

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If you or someone you know has been injured as a maritime worker, contact one of our experienced maritime accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C. at (713) 224-7800 or (877) 724-7800.