Las Vegas Boating Accident Lawyers

Being involved in a boating accident can be very frightening and confusing. Let us help you during this difficult time. The steps you take when the accident occurs will impact everything from your safety to your right to seek compensation for damages. It is important to try and follow these steps when you are involved in a boating accident.

• Distress call: Do not delay in calling for help. During this time of panic, many people forget to try and get help from the authorities. If possible, radio immediately for help or send a signal flare to notify authorities of distress.
• Assess drowning risk: Hopefully, everyone in the boats had life jackets on at the time of the crash. If not, try to make sure that everyone is safe from drowning. Getting flotation devices on an injured person may be a little difficult. If this is the case, try to ensure that actions are taken to keep them safe until help arrives. Remember that the seat cushion in the boat will float.
• Check for potential dangers around the boat: Look for leaking fuel and oil. Check for smoke or possible fire. Being on the water makes getting away from a potentially dangerous vehicle a little more complicated. Have flotation devices ready to abandon ship quickly if necessary.
• Get immediate medical attention: As soon as rescue efforts have been completed, seeking immediate medical care for any injuries you receive is important. It is important to have everything evaluated by a medical professional, even if you believe the injury is minor.
• Report the accident: As soon as you are physically stabilized, it is important to remember all the accident details. If you are able, write them down. If not, have someone record everything that you remember. Try to remember all the little details, including weather conditions and anything you may have seen or heard right before the accident. This will be very important later on when you are filing for compensation.

It is also very important for you to seek legal representation before speaking with the at-fault party’s insurance provider. Many insurance companies want to be very quick with a settlement offer to close the case. These quick settlements, however, often do not cover all the losses the injured party endured. Speaking with a skilled attorney will protect your rights as a victim.