Denver Boat Accident Attorney

According to U.S. Coast Guard statistics, 6 people were killed and 20 were injured in Colorado recreational boating accidents in a recent year. If you were hurt in a boating or watercraft accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to file a claim for compensation for your injuries. Contact The Fang Law Firm in Denver today to schedule a consultation with our Denver boat accident lawyers. We can tell you if you have a case and what damages you may be entitled to claim.

Why Choose Us for Your Attorneys?

Our firm was founded on the guiding principle that people deserve personal representation and communication throughout a personal injury claim.

• Our attorneys maintain a direct line of communication with our clients and are available for questions or concerns any time of day.
• We promise to return your phone calls within 24 hours.
• We do not employ legal assistants or paralegals. All our cases are handled directly by experienced Denver personal injury lawyers.

Why You Need a Lawyer

You were most likely required to sign a disclaimer of liability if you rented a boat from a dock or marina owner. However, this contract may not be enforceable, depending on the circumstances. You will need an experienced Denver boat accident attorney to carefully review the language.

Operating a boat with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over the legal limit is prohibited in Colorado. If an operator involved in your accident was intoxicated when the accident occurred, you may have a personal injury claim against that operator.

Our Denver boating and watercraft accident attorneys can investigate your boating or watercraft accident to determine cause and liability. Our purpose is to protect your rights and zealously pursue the compensation you deserve.

Boating Accident Statistics

A news release by the U.S. Coast Guard revealed the following statistics:

• 658 people were killed in boating accidents nationwide in 2017.
• Boating accident fatalities decreased by 6.1% from the previous year.
• 2,629 recreational boating injuries occurred in the U.S. in 2017.
• There were 4,291 boating accidents nationwide.
• The fatality rate was 5.5 deaths per 100,000 registered vehicles.
• Property damaged totaled approximately $46 million.
• Alcohol was the leading contributing factor in fatal boating accidents.

Causes of Boating and Watersport Accidents

Boating and watersport accidents can occur for a variety of reasons ranging from equipment failure to operator error. The U.S. Coast Guard reports that the top five primary contributing factors to boating accidents in 2017 were:

• Operator inattention
• Improper lookout
• Operator inexperience
• Machinery failure
• Alcohol use

Who Is Liable in a Colorado Boating Accident?

Liability for boating accident injuries will depend on the circumstances surrounding the accident. There may be multiple potentially responsible parties, including:

• Operator or owner of a boat if you were a passenger
• Operator or owner of a boat that hit yours
• Manufacturer of the boat in case of machinery failure
• Manufacturer of defective floating devices
• Dock owner
• Any party that negligently contributed to your injuries

Contact The Fang Law Firm

Operator negligence, machinery failure, or alcohol consumption are the main causes of most boating and watercraft accidents. If you have been injured in a boating accident that was someone else’s fault, contact The Fang Law Firm as soon as possible to speak with a Denver boat accident attorney. We handle all our cases on a contingency-fee basis, which means you pay us no legal fees until we recover compensation for you.