Client sustained life-threatening injuries after being hit by a driver who passed away at the scene. We obtained close to the policy limits with an additional claimant pre-suit and negotiated medical liens down over $250,000.
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Being on a boat can feel like a way of life. Much like driving a car to work, being on a boat with family and friends to enjoy the sunshine or get in some fishing is common in Wisconsin. Similar to driving to work, boating can also result in an accident through collision with another boat, capsizing, collision with a wave, a dock, or other obstacles in the water. It is not uncommon to find yourself in a boating accident that can result in serious injuries or even death.
Our Madison boating accident lawyers have worked with countless clients who have been involved in boating accidents. There are options available to you to protect your rights. Working with a Madison personal injury attorney gives you peace of mind in knowing you did all you could to handle an unfortunate situation.
Contact our law firm today at (608) 448-6242 to discuss your specific questions and learn how we can best assist you moving forward.
Minor boating accidents can happen that don’t result in injury or significant damage to the boat itself. In these cases, it can feel unnecessary to report the incident. In most cases, it is best to report the accident rather than avoid it, regardless of the apparent damage, to cover all of your bases. Reports can be made verbally or in writing to the DNR or Law Enforcement.
Similar to car accidents, it isn’t always apparent immediately what damages have occurred both to the boat and the people on board. If problems arise in the future, by reporting the incident, you have a process in place immediately, rather than trying to backtrack and potentially incurring fines or penalties.
If anyone incurs an injury that requires more than first aid to heal, you are legally required to report it. If there is permanent damage to the boat rendering it no longer seaworthy, if the accident resulted in death or someone falling overboard, or if the damages are estimated at more than $2,000, you are legally required to report the boat accident. As discussed above, some accidents result in what appears to be minor damage, and it is later determined that significant damage was done to one or more boats involved in the accident. You could face penalties for not reporting the incident immediately. As a general rule, it is best to let the proper authorities know of any accident on the water as soon as it happens.
Several factors can lead to accidents on the water. Some of the most common is the operator being under the influence, not having enough experience operating the boat, not adhering to safety measures, driving recklessly, congested lakes, distracted operators, and more.
Much like operating a vehicle, the boat’s operator is responsible for following safety guidelines and avoiding accidents to the best of their ability. If there is negligence that one or more parties can prove, the injured party may be eligible for compensation.
Boating accidents are a nearly everyday occurrence, and they fall under the personal injury category. If it can be proven that the other party was negligent in the accident, you may be eligible for compensation for the damages or injuries incurred.
Some of the most common damages that are covered are medical expenses for pain and suffering, property damage, and lost income.
The injured party has a right to attempt to obtain compensation for any of the medical expenses they incurred due to a boating accident. This can include the cost of emergency care, follow-up visits, physical therapy if necessary, and more. If the injured party is now unable to work at the same level they once were due to permanent disability; this can also be addressed and pursued.
Pain and suffering compensation can be pursued for mental anguish, fear, loss of enjoyment due to the accident, and more.
Property damage refers to the costs to repair the boat involved in the accident and docks or other property damaged in the accident.
Lost income can be pursued if the injured party missed out on income due to their time in the hospital post-accident, follow-up therapy appointments, or if they can no longer perform their typical duties in their line of work before the accident.
Boating accidents can be complex and require several aspects to prove the other party’s negligence. Recreating an accident scene on the water can be challenging, so other methods of documenting the facts must be taken. An experienced Madison boating accident attorney can work with you to conduct eyewitness accounts, gather affidavits, gather medical records and other supporting documents, and fight to protect your rights and obtain the compensation you deserve. Contact our office today at (608) 448-6242 to work with one of our experienced personal injury attorneys.
Insurance companies profit when you lose. Every claim they deny, every settlement they lowball, every injured person they convince to accept less—that’s money in their pocket. And they’re very good at what they do.
At Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm, we’ve made it our mission to take on the insurance companies that put profits over people. We know every underhanded tactic they’ll use to cheat you out of fair compensation, and we’re prepared to fight fire with fire. When insurance adjusters see us coming, they know they’re in for a real battle. You didn’t ask to be injured.
You didn’t ask to fight a billion-dollar corporation. But now that you’re here, you deserve lawyers who will go to war for you. We don’t settle for less than full compensation, we don’t back down from tough fights, and we don’t let insurance companies bully our clients. PERIOD.
Life following a serious injury can bring intense emotions and pain. Accident victims often hope to get their lives back on track, only to be held back by the demands involved with personal injury claims. This is especially the case for individuals who become hospitalized. Wherever you are in the process, we’d be glad to help.
Our injury lawyers in Wisconsin step up to represent you. At Pemberton, we provide this advocacy at every step in the injury claims process so you can be on your way to feeling like yourself again.
Contact our Wisconsin personal injury attorneys at (608) 448-6242 to speak with one of our experienced attorneys. We will create a plan together to help you protect your rights and get you back to your life.
$33M+ Won For Our Clients
Client sustained life-threatening injuries after being hit by a driver who passed away at the scene. We obtained close to the policy limits with an additional claimant pre-suit and negotiated medical liens down over $250,000.
In this car accident case, the client suffered catastrophic injuries in a head-on collision when the at-fault driver crossed the center line. Her injuries included multiple broken bones in the chest, ribs, wrist, and ankle, internal injuries requiring intestinal surgery, and a damaged artery in the spine. With medical expenses exceeding $4,000, we secured the at-fault driver’s full insurance coverage and pursued an additional $1,000,000 from the client’s own insurance policy. We also negotiated a reduction of more than $468,000 in outstanding medical costs to ensure the client received maximum financial recovery for her life-altering injuries and permanent impact on her ability to work.
The client’s loved one suffered a fatal injury in an auto collision that resulted in over $382,000 in medical bills. Acting as the family’s second attorney, we navigated difficult policy-limit issues and secured a $1,000,000 settlement. While the case had greater overall value and the family would have liked a higher recovery, they chose to settle to avoid prolonged litigation and move forward.
“The entire law firm worked together to build my case before arbitration—it was an impressive team effort.”
“I never thought I’d need a lawyer, but when I was injured, I knew right away that Attorney Pemberton was the one to call.”
“The entire law firm worked together to build my case before arbitration—it was an impressive team effort.”
“I never thought I’d need a lawyer, but when I was injured, I knew right away that Attorney Pemberton was the one to call.”