Boating Accident Lawyer in Columbia
Representation for Impaired Boater Victims
As a personal injury law firm, the Law Office of James R. Snell, Jr., LLC, represents those who are injured as a result of another's negligence or lawlessness, including from boating accidents. Boating accidents can cause serious harm to those involved, from young children to the elderly.
Injuries sustained in these kinds of accidents may occur as a result of:
- Speed boats recklessly running through congested areas
- Boats failing to yield the right of way
- Failure to honor no wake zones
- Drunk boaters
- Boats running at night without lights
- Boats colliding with skiers, swimmers, or tubes
Legal Help for the Injured from Our Columbia Injury Attorney
There are many causes for these accidents, and there are many different injuries that can be sustained by victims. One of the more serious injuries sustained in water-related accidents is brain hypoxia. It is caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain and can result in memory loss, difficulty learning in the future, coma, and even death in the more serious cases.
There is no training or licensing requirements to operate a boat in South Carolina, and as a result inexperienced operators may become distracted or inebriated while out on the water. Negligent or drunk boat operation in South Carolina is a criminal offense, and those injured in severe boating accidents truly are victims.
Experienced Personal Injury Lawyers in South Carolina
We offer free case evaluation so that you may obtain legal advice regarding your situation without any financial obligation or commitment on your part. If you have been injured as a result of another's negligent or unlawful operation of a boat, do not hesitate to contact a Columbia personal injury attorney as soon as possible to begin the process of building a case that will pursue damages for you.
Searching for a skilled boat accident lawyer in Columbia? There are several reasons why you should look to Law Office of James R. Snell, Jr., LLC, including:
- We understand your legal situation
- We have handled similar cases in the past
- We fully understand the laws
- We can provide you with aggressive representation
We are available to represent clients throughout South Carolina, including Columbia.
Give us a call today at (803) 932-6117.