888-843-8326 If you were injured in a boating accident due to the impairment of the pilot, our Columbia DUI boating accident lawyers can help.
At CR Legal Team, our Columbia boating accident lawyers will fight for the fair compensation you deserve. We pride ourselves on providing Whole-Person Legal CareTM for every single client we take on.
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What Compensation Is Available After a DUI Boating Accident in Columbia?
Boating accident injuries are often serious. You may have broken bones, lacerations, burns, and a spinal cord or traumatic brain injury. These injuries often have far-reaching effects on a person’s life. Our Columbia personal injury lawyers will fight for fair compensation that accounts for the full scope of your losses.
You may be able to recover compensation for:
Past and Future Medical Expenses
You may be able to recover costs related to both your immediate medical bills due to the accident, as well as the future expected costs of your injury care.
This can include:
- ER visits
- Doctor and medical specialist appointments
- Diagnostic imaging, such as CT scans or X-rays
- Medications
- Surgeries
- Both short-and long-term hospitalizations due to your injuries
- Physical therapy appointments
Job Losses
If your injuries prevent you from working, in the short or long-term, then you may be able to recover compensation for:
- Lost wages
- Lost job benefits
- Reduced earning capacity
Other Economic Losses
These can include:
- Property damage, for personal belongings damaged or destroyed in the accident
- Home or vehicle modifications needed to account for a new disability
- Housekeeping or childcare costs, if you need help while recovering
- Mobility aids
Non-Economic Losses
These are impactful, but non-financial, losses. They can include:
- Loss of a limb or other permanent disability
- Physical pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Emotional distress
- Loss of quality of life
- Loss of consortium
Our Legal Team will fight for the maximum compensation allowable for your case. We may consult with medical or financial experts to fully understand the scope of your losses and their impacts on your life. We Stand Up For YouⓇ.
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Why Choose CR Legal Team?
When you’re dealing with injuries, it’s hard to focus on anything else. That’s where we can help. We’ll take over the legal process while you recover.
Our lawyers can:
- Investigate the accident, gathering supporting evidence for your claim
- Handle communication with insurance adjusters
- File all necessary paperwork
- Negotiate with insurance companies
- Represent you in court if needed
At CR Legal Team, our Team brings over 600 years of combined experience, and we have served over 200,000 clients. We bring this experience to every case we take on. We also bring a deep sense of empathy for our clients.
You can read more about how we’ve helped others in our testimonials.
Our Columbia DUI Boating Accident Attorneys Work on Contingency
If you are worried about adding another cost to your financial stresses, we operate with no upfront costs to you. Instead, you only pay our fees when we recover compensation for you.
What happens if we don’t recover compensation? Then, you don’t owe us anything.
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How Is Fault Proven After a DUI Boating Accident?
For a successful personal injury claim, you must prove that someone else’s negligence caused your injuries. How is liability proven after a boating accident? It may seem straightforward to do so in cases where a DUI is involved. However, the insurance company may argue that you also held fault or that other parties may also hold some level of fault.
In some cases, for example, a boating company may share fault if they had negligent hiring or training practices that contributed to the DUI incident.
To prove fault, our lawyers must show that all four elements of negligence were met. These elements are:
- Duty of care: The at-fault party (or parties) had a responsibility to act in a safe manner.
- Breach of duty: The party failed to uphold the duty of care. For example, they were drinking before operating a boat.
- Causation: The breach led to an accident.
- Damages: The breach led to your losses.
What Evidence May Be Used?
Our attorneys will gather evidence to determine all liable parties and prove negligence.
Possible evidence to do so can include:
- Witness statements
- Video footage, if available
- Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) test results
- Phone records
- Photos of the accident scene, such as damage to the boat(s)
- Company hiring records, if a boating company shares fault with the boat’s pilot
- Police or Coast Guard reports
Our Team may also consult with experts, such as accident reconstructionists, to further support your claim.
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What Is the Deadline for Your DUI Boating Accident Case in Columbia?
In South Carolina, you generally have three years to file a personal injury lawsuit under the statute of limitations. Failing to file in time may result in you being barred from recovering compensation. In some specific cases, this time limit may be shorter or longer than the three years.
Ask your attorney about the expected timeline for the case. We will do everything we can to ensure timely filing. In addition to the statute of limitations, moving quickly can also help preserve vital evidence for your claim.
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Good News: Our Columbia DUI Boating Accident Lawyer Can Help You Today
If you or a loved one was injured due to the actions of a boat pilot who was operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, our Team is here to help. We will advocate for fair compensation and fight back against lowball insurance offers.
Contact CR Legal Team and get started on your case with a free consultation. We will listen to your story and explain your legal options for recovering compensation.
