Michles & Booth: Pensacola Boating Accident Attorneys

Boating accidents often cause severe injuries due to the forces involved and the environment in which they occur. Understanding these injuries is vital for seeking prompt medical care and the right lawyer.

• Broken Bones: The impact of a boating accident can easily lead to fractures, often requiring casts, surgery, and months of extensive physical therapy.
• Head Injuries: Head trauma, ranging from concussions to traumatic brain injuries (TBI), can have devastating short-term and long-term consequences. Immediate medical attention is critical.
• Spinal Cord Injuries: Spinal cord damage can result in partial or complete paralysis, requiring extensive rehabilitation and impacting every aspect of a victim's life.
• Drowning or Near-Drowning: These incidents can lead to brain damage, respiratory problems, and other serious complications due to oxygen deprivation, including wrongful death.
• Lacerations and Soft Tissue Damage: Propellers, sharp objects, and the force of impact can cause severe cuts, bruises, and other soft tissue injuries.
• Burns: Fires and explosions on boats can cause serious burns, requiring specialized medical treatment including painful skin grafts.

Common Causes of Boating Accidents

Boating accidents can be attributed to a range of factors, many stemming from negligence. Some common causes include:

• Operator Error: Inexperience, inattention, improper lookout, or failure to follow navigation rules can lead to collisions, groundings, and other accidents.
• Boating Under the Influence (BUI): Operating a boat while impaired by alcohol or drugs significantly increases the risk of an accident.
• Reckless Operation: Excessive speed, unsafe maneuvers, and disregard for other boaters or swimmers create dangerous conditions.
• Equipment Failure: Malfunctioning engines, steering systems, or navigation equipment can contribute to accidents.

Hazardous Weather Conditions: Operating a boat in rough seas, storms, or poor visibility increases the risk of capsizing or collision.

A boating accident can leave you facing significant financial burdens, in addition to the physical and emotional pain of your injuries. Our Pensacola boat accident attorneys are committed to fighting for the maximum compensation you deserve. Based on our decades of handling these cases, we know the full scope of damages that can result from these accidents, and we will work tirelessly to secure the resources you need to rebuild your life. We will pursue compensation for:

• Medical Costs: From emergency medical treatment and hospitalization to surgery, rehabilitation, and long-term care, we will fight to recover all of your medical expenses, both past and future.
• Lost Income: A boating accident can leave you unable to work and provide for your family. We will fight for all lost wages, including current and future lost earnings potential.
• Pain and Suffering: No amount of money can fully erase the pain and suffering caused by serious injuries, but we will seek maximum compensation for the physical pain, emotional distress, and mental anguish you have endured.
• Property Damage or Loss: Whether your boat needs repairs or is a total loss, we will fight to recover the full value of your damaged property, as well as any other personal belongings lost or damaged in the accident.
• Additional Damages: Every boating accident case is unique. We will thoroughly evaluate your situation and pursue all applicable damages, such as loss of enjoyment of life, permanent disability, disfigurement, and any impact on your future earning capacity.

Our promise to you is to fight for the maximum amount of money that compensates you for your losses and pain and suffering, so you can focus on healing and supporting your family. Do not hesitate to contact us today for a free consultation.