Boating Accidents
The firm of Zneimer & Zneimer represents clients in Illinois and the Chicago area that have suffered personal injury or lost loved ones in boating collisions and/or other accidents. There were 4967 reported boating accidents and 710 reported watercraft related fatalities in Illinois in 2006. Boating or other watercraft accidents can be traced to factors such as operator error or inexperience, operating the craft while under the influence of alcohol, and equipment failure.
In general, boat or watercraft operators and the respective owner must go to great lengths to prevent injury to occupants in/on the watercraft or persons swimming or other people in the immediate vicinity, including those persons in the water or in or on other watercraft. The type and severity of injury in such events can vary. Types of injury include back injury, neck or spinal Injury, hypothermia, and, in some cases, amputation of a limb. The experienced attorneys at Zneimer & Zneimer will go through the facts and discuss possible options concerning your case. In addition, our lawyers will be in close contact with both insurance companies and other parties involved in the accident. Our lawyers will deal with any and all of your medical and financial matters are handled quickest and most appropriate manner.
If you have an injury or lost a loved one to a boating accident, contact us on the internet or call us at 773.342.2044 for a FREE consultation appointment to discuss your legal options.
In general, boat or watercraft operators and the respective owner must go to great lengths to prevent injury to occupants in/on the watercraft or persons swimming or other people in the immediate vicinity, including those persons in the water or in or on other watercraft. The type and severity of injury in such events can vary. Types of injury include back injury, neck or spinal Injury, hypothermia, and, in some cases, amputation of a limb. The experienced attorneys at Zneimer & Zneimer will go through the facts and discuss possible options concerning your case. In addition, our lawyers will be in close contact with both insurance companies and other parties involved in the accident. Our lawyers will deal with any and all of your medical and financial matters are handled quickest and most appropriate manner.
If you have an injury or lost a loved one to a boating accident, contact us on the internet or call us at 773.342.2044 for a FREE consultation appointment to discuss your legal options.