Columbia, South Carolina Boating and Water-Related Accident Attorneys
South Carolina is home to 2,876 miles of shoreline and 437,672 acres of lakes including Lake Murray and Lake Wateree. This creates seemingly limitless opportunities for recreational activities on Lake Murray and Lake Wateree and along the South Carolina coast. Unfortunately whether sailing, or riding a jetski, recreational water sports also create the opportunity for a water related injury.
Boating is an activity that thousands of people in South Carolina participate in throughout the year. Unfortunately, no matter how many precautions are taken, boating accidents can and do occur. A boating accident does not occur as often as a car accident; however, it can be just as deadly. A crash or explosion can result in a fire and injure people around the boat. A negligent boater can permanently disable or even kill innocent passengers in a split second.
According to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, in 2010, there were 107 boating accidents that resulted in 26 fatalities. The attorneys at the Strom Law Firm, LLC, are experienced advocates for victims injured in boating accidents.
Boating accidents are commonly the result of:
- Operators who are not paying attention,
- Inexperienced drivers who should not be operating the boat,
- Boat drivers who speed and lose control,
- Impaired boat operators who are boating under the influence of drugs or alcohol
If your boating accident injuries are the result of someone else’s negligent actions, you may be entitled to compensation. The South Carolina boat accident attorneys at The Strom Law Firm, LLC, will fight hard to obtain the compensation that you deserve.
Do not let insurance adjusters take advantage of the situation by settling your claim for as little as possible. If you have been in a South Carolina boating accident, it is important that you understand your legal rights. We offer a free consultation to discuss how you may be able to recoup your financial losses so you can focus on what’s important and getting better.
The insurance companies who most often defend at-fault drivers spend millions of dollars teaching their adjusters how to successfully deny claims.
Do not let that happen to you. Call the Strom Law Firm, LLC, today for a free consultation.
