San Marcos Boating Accident Lawyers

Use of California's waterways is governed by state and federal law regulating the speed of boating craft, use of water and sea lanes, on-board safety requirements, and other laws intended to ensure the safety our lakes and oceans. While alcohol plays a role in a large number of boating accidents, failure to yield the right of way, reckless jet skiing, speeding, and a failure to wear life preservers on board also cause a number of boating injuries and deaths. The law office of Testa & Associates only represents clients severely injured or killed in boating accidents. In order to ensure each case receives the attention and investigation it requires an deserves, our attorneys are highly selective when determining the cases they choose to represent.

For more information regarding boating accidents and how our firm approaches these kinds of cases, contact the law office of Testa & Associates today and schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.

Injuries Related to Boating Accidents

The personal injury lawyers at Testa & Associates represent clients suffering from the following kinds of injuries sustained in a boat accident:

• Drowning
• Head injuries
• Back / neck injuries
• Amputations
• Broken bones
• Disfigurement

Liability on Lakes, Rivers, and the Ocean

Owners and operators of water craft are, in most cases, required to have a license and adhere to certain rules while operating a vessel. In cases where injuries occur because a boat's operator violated lane restrictions, ignored posted warnings, or was driving under the influence, they can be held liable for injuries that result from accidents they cause. Additionally, a boat's owner is liable for the safety of their vessel. If injury or death results because of a lack of life jackets or life preservers, the ship's owner can be held responsible.

Contact Boat Accident Attorneys at Testa & Associates

It's important to begin an investigation into a boat accident as soon as possible after it takes place. Once we're asked to represent a client, our attorneys begin the process of locating witnesses, requesting information on a boat's operator or captain, as well as evaluating any damage to a boat that might be involved. Collecting as much information as possible in the early stages of an investigation is crucial since witnesses can forget important details and physical evidence can be lost.

To schedule a free consultation to discuss your case, contact boat accident injury attorneys at the law office of Testa & Associates today.