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A boat accident can have a devastating impact on you and your family. You may sustain severe injuries and lose thousands of dollars in medical bills and lost pay. If you are the victim in a boat accident, you have the right to hire a boat accident lawyer in North Myrtle Beach to sue the at-fault party for your damages.
George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers understands the challenges that you face when seeking compensation for damages after a boat accident. Our law firm has helped clients receive millions of dollars in compensation in the past. We can also help you.
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Give Us A Call »Boating Laws in South Carolina
The South Carolina Boating and Safety Act of 1999 imposes strict boating safety laws, which are designed to prevent acts of negligence or careless driving when operating a vessel on the water. Laws apply to all areas of boating such as:
- Driving under the influence
- Safety inspections
- Using proper equipment and gear
- Licensing and boat registration
- Boat access and storage
- Violations such as speeding or reckless operation
All laws are intended to hold the operator, owner, boat company, or other liable parties responsible for property damage or injuries when an accident occurs. Furthermore, the law imposes stiff penalties for code or law violations.
For instance, reckless operation is defined as the “willful or wanton disregard for the safety of others.” Examples of reckless operation may include weaving through congested traffic, speeding, jumping too close to another vessel, obstruction of view, or maintaining a collision course with another vessel. The penalties for reckless operation may include:
- Jail time
- License suspension
- Mandatory boating safety education program
- Fine
In addition to legal penalties, a person who injuries another person when operating a vessel is also subject to a personal injury claim or lawsuit.
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Boat Accident Cases Our Law Firm Handles
When pursuing compensation after a boat accident, you may want to hire an attorney that has represented boat accident victims before. George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers has worked on a variety of boat-related accident cases, such as:
- Negligence or reckless operation
- Driving under the influence
- Manufacturer defects
- Traffic violations
- Distracted driving
- Safety violations
Our legal team can investigate the details of your accident, assess all damages, and pursue compensation for your losses on your behalf. Regardless of how complex your case is, a boat accident lawyer serving North Myrtle Beach from our law firm is prepared to help you with your personal injury claim.
How to Prove Liability in a Boat Accident Case
Damage from a boat accident case can be so extensive that it becomes difficult to prove who is at fault. Our law firm conducts a thorough investigation of the case to uncover the facts. We obtain evidence of fault and liability, including the following.
Statements From Eyewitnesses
Eyewitnesses can support your personal injury claim by giving us details of the accident. Our law firm can contact all witnesses and collect statements that we can use to build your case.
Accident Report
Accident reports provide plenty of details that can substantiate your claim. We can look at the details of the report, such as:
- The date
- Time
- Location of the accident
- An accident diagram
- Names of all parties and witnesses
- Vessels involved in the accident
- Any other descriptions
Expert Witnesses
Expert witnesses can range from automotive boat experts to accident reconstruction experts. Witnesses provide scientific or factual evidence that we can use to build your case.
Medical Reports
Medical reports are vital in helping us determine how the accident led to your injuries and what type of injuries you sustained. We can use medical reports to prove liability and assess the value of your case based on your injuries and other damages.
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(888) 612-7001How We Assess Your Damages After a Boat Accident
We review your case to determine all the ways in which the accident impacted your physical and mental health, finances, and family.
Damages that you may be entitled to claim include:
- Lost wages or benefits
- Past, present, and future medical bills and expenses
- Disability/dismemberment
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Property damages
Pain and suffering refers to physical and emotional distress that you experienced during your recovery. We can review all damages to determine the value of your case. Our lawyers can push for fair compensation that reflects your losses.
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Give Us A Call »South Carolina Statute of Limitations for Boat Accident Cases
S.C.C. Ann. § 15-3-530 gives you three years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party. If you fail to file a lawsuit within this time, you may no longer be entitled to pursue compensation or hold the responsible party liable. So, do not miss the deadline. Get started with your case as soon as possible so that you are still eligible to recover your losses.
If your injuries have limited your ability to submit an injury claim, our law firm can submit your claim and get started on your case right away. A boat accident lawyer serving North Myrtle Beach can review the facts of the case, provide legal counsel, contact all relevant parties, and negotiate a fair settlement on your behalf.
Contact Our Firm Today to Allow Us to Get Started
If you are ready to get started with our case, then contact George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers today. Put our legal team to work for you, so that we can help you receive fair compensation for all damages. Call or fill out our online form to get a free consultation today.
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