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Austin Lawyer Maximizes Recovery in the Wake of Boating Accidents
Posted: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:08 PM - 9,311 Readers
By: Anthony Williams
One moment you’re in a boat, speeding across the water and enjoying your day off when the driver takes a disastrous turn into a rock. Thrown from the boat, your day of fun in the sun has turned into a tragic accident. Sadly, scenarios like this one are not that uncommon. Accidents in the water often lead to serious brain, back, and neck injuries. In 2007 alone there were 3,686 reported injuries due to boating in Texas, and a total of 5,223 boating-related accidents. What’s so shocking about these numbers? According to the Coast Guard, only 10 percent of boating accidents are actually reported! That means there is likely 10 times the number of accidents happening that require representation. This is despite a law that states accident reports have to be filed within 30 days of a boating related incident or a fine up to $500 could be issued. Lake Travis alone had 12 fatalities in 2006. Although alcohol is commonly sited as the leading cause for boating-related accidents, according to the Lake Travis Safety, having the right equipment on board is just as important as watching how much you drink. Boating safety needs to start before arriving at the lake. A great example is having the right fire extinguisher for your boat, as a fire could break out unexpectedly. This often happens when owners forget to let their boat cool down before putting them in garages or dry-stack storage facilities. A serious boating accident could create big expenses from medical bills, lost wages or long-term care needs. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a boating accident, you need an Austin lawyer who is experienced in boating accidents. Hiring an Austin Lawyer from McMinn Law will give you the best chance of recovering what you need from your injury case. They have experienced knowledge of local and state laws concerning water-related accidents and have assisted clients who suffered water or boating accidents on Lake Travis, Lake Austin, Lake Lyndon B. Johnson, Lake Buchanan, Inks Lake, Lake McQueeney, Horseshoe Bay, and the Guadalupe River. An Austin Lawyer from McMinn Law will make a full evaluation of your immediate and future needs to ensure that you recover every cent you deserve. Once you work with McMinn Law, you’ll feel confident that your case is being handled in the most cost-effective way possible. They specialize in personal injury cases, and their attorneys will aggressively assert your rights against all negligent parties. The experienced attorneys at the McMinn Law Firm LLP, located in Austin, Texas, provide intelligent, resourceful and aggressive legal counsel on criminal defense and personal injury cases. When the outcome of your legal situation can depend on the quality of your legal counsel, it is important that you retain a personal injury attorney who is fully committed to safeguarding your rights and representing you in a court of law.
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