It is fun to be on the boat whether you are fishing or just having a good time. One of our attorneys Gerald W. Hokstad is a committed fisherman, who rarely missed a weekend without being on his boat in the last few decades. Yet even he had a serious accident in 2009 that almost took his life. Fortunately he recovered, and is now more eager than ever to help people involved in boating accidents.

Boaters can be involved in accidents due to weather conditions, failure of equipment, or lack of safety devices. Boat accidents can also be caused by collision with another boat, rocks, bridges, or other objects. Other more common reasons boat accidents occur is because of drunk boat operators. Serious boat accidents result in the drowning of innocent people. Attorneys can help you deal with the stingy insurance companies who rarely value one's loss.

If you were injured in a boat accident we can help you open a claim with the boat operator or owners' insurance companies and negotiate a fair settlement. If your case qualifies we may refer you to a maritime law specialist. Insurance companies will sound friendly with you on the telephone, but they're not looking out for your interests. Insurance companies will be nice to you to gain your trust and lowball your settlement offer. They will try to offer you a small amount of money and have you sign a Release so you cannot ever sue the person who is insured with them. The risk of doing that is huge, because your symptoms may get worse, and injuries could end up being permanent.

In California drinking and operating a boat is a crime. In addition to criminal penalties, boat operators also can be sued for monetary compensation for the injuries caused by the boat owner or boat driver's negligence. We help accident clients recover money for their boats, lost wages, medical bills, and the cost of future medical care. Also we can help you get compensated for the inconvenience, fear, stress, emotional suffering. Our San Diego Personal Injury lawyers will help you navigate the legal process, from start to finish, and build a strong case to recover the money you and your family deserve.

If you, or someone you care about, has been the unfortunate victim of a boating accident, call us for a free, no obligation consultation to speak with Gerald W. Hokstad, Esq at 619-696-1100.