Boat Accidents

Boating and other water activities are common forms of recreation in the Oceanside area. All year long, many people flock to the area to enjoy sailing, fishing, jet skiing, water skiing, and power boating. Unfortunately, the large numbers of boats in our waterways also leads to a greater risk of a boat accident.

Just as with other types of vehicle accidents, the person responsible for causing a boat accident is generally responsible for compensating all injured victims for their damages. Zev Rubinstein is a San Marcos personal injury attorney with 25 years of experience handling these complex claims, and he will fight aggressively to help you receive the compensation you deserve. Please call 760.804.2790 today to schedule your free consultation with our Oceanside boat accident attorney at our San Marcos office.

Sadly, many serious boat accidents could have been easily avoided if the negligent boat operator had taken greater care to look out for the safety of others sharing the water. Many boat owners are careless, lack experience operating a watercraft, or simply fail to respect the dangers associated with boating. This leads to many boat accidents which are caused by preventable issues such as capsizing, collisions with other boats, and passengers falling overboard.

Alcohol is also a main causal factor in many boat accidents. Boat operators will often spend an entire day drinking cold beer or sipping cocktails under the hot California sun. This can be a deadly combination when driving a boat. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, boat operators with a BAC of .10 or greater are ten times more likely to be involved in a fatal boat accident than a boat operator who refrains from drinking at sea.

Other common causes of boat accidents include:

• Speeding
• Improper lookout
• Driver inattention
• Inappropriate passenger behavior

Boat accident claims are very complex, and difficult to understand without the help of a San Marcos boat accident lawyer. There are strict laws governing the maintenance and operation of boats, as well as a multitude of complicated state and federal laws which apply to boat accident claims. There are a variety of factors which determine the particular laws that will impact your case, including the type of waterway where the accident took place and the type of boat involved. It is important to work with an experienced boat accident lawyer in San Marcos who knows all of these laws and how they impact your case.

Oceanside boat accident attorney, Mr. Rubinstein has helped many boat accident victims receive the compensation they deserve. He has worked on cases involving many different types of watercraft, and he understands the sophisticated issues involved with these claims. Throughout his career, Mr. Rubinstein has developed a strong track record of success, earning lucrative verdicts and settlements for his clients. When facing the financial burdens associated with costly medical bills and lost wages, you can’t afford to trust your case to a less experienced boat accident lawyer.

Please contact the Rubinstein Law Group today to schedule your free consultation with our personal injury lawyer in Oceanside. Mr. Rubinstein serves clients in Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, and Escondido, California.