Boating Accidents
West Plains Boat Accident Attorney
Fighting For Boat Accident Victims in Missouri
Missouri is home to several beautiful lakes and rivers. From the Lake of the Ozarks to Table Rock Lake, these bodies of water attract locals and tourists alike year-round for activities like fishing, boating, bird watching, and other recreational fun. Unfortunately, not everyone who takes to the water practices boat safety, and their careless actions could endanger everyone on and near the water. Intoxicated boaters, careless drivers, unmarked water hazards, and defective equipment are just a few of the many potential dangers that lurk on Missouri waters each and every day. If you or someone you love was the victim of a boating accident caused by someone else’s negligence, we are here to help.
If you were harmed in a boat accident, our personal injury attorneys are here to help. At Henry, Williams & Kinder, P.C., we understand how traumatic boat and water accidents can be, which is why we want to provide you with the legal representation and guidance you deserve. Our firm has more than 100 years of combined legal experience and we are passionate about fighting for the rights of the injured. During our years in practice, we have successfully secured millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts on behalf of those injured or killed due to the negligence of another.
Call (417) 256-8133 to request a free consultation with our West Plains boat accident lawyers.
Common Types of Boating Accidents
Some boat accidents are caused by operator errors, while others might be the result of inclement weather, mechanical failures, or unforeseen obstacles, like rocks or hazards sitting beneath the water’s surface. Whatever the cause, boating accidents can result in major damage and may seriously injure or even take the lives of drivers, passengers, as well as other nearby boaters and swimmers.
Some of the common types of Missouri boating accidents include:
- Boat traffic accidents and collisions
- Accidents caused by boat operator negligence
- Mechanical boat defects
- Jet ski accidents
- Ferry accidents
- Tour boat accidents
- Drowning incidents
Contact Our Boating Accident Lawyer Today
Boating incidents can be extremely damaging and can result in serious head injuries, spinal damage, broken bones, burns, puncture wounds, or worse. In many cases, victims may drown as the result of a severe boating crash, or capsizing. If you or someone you love was involved in a boat accident, it is important to find out everyone who was liable and responsible for the tragedy.
Our firm can work with you to determine whether the boat operator was to blame, or if the boating company was negligent. Once we have determined liability, our legal team can help you seek maximum compensation for your injuries, including medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. If you lost a loved one in a boat accident due to someone else’s carelessness, we can help you with a wrongful death claim.
Contact Henry, Williams & Kinder, P.C. to discuss your boat accident case.
Our Practice Areas
- ATV Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Birth Injuries
- Boating Accidents
- Car Accidents
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Construction Zone Accidents
- Defective Products
- Dog Bites
- Drunk Driving Accidents
- Hit & Run Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Multi-Vehicle Accidents
- Negligence
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Personal Injury Damages
- Premises Liability
- Railroad Accidents
- Slip & Fall
- Truck Accidents
- Uninsured Motorist
- Underinsured Motorist
- Workers' Compensation
- Wrongful Death
Read About Our Results
$8 Million
Rear-End Truck Accident
Rear-end truck accident resulting in paraplegia settled with insurance carriers for a confidential amount after trial court entered an $8,000,000 judgment.
$6.7 Million
Construction Zone Death
No offer wrongful death case brought by the family of a 32-year-old West Plains man killed in an unsafe MoDOT construction zone resulting in a Howell County record $6,700,000 jury verdict.
$6 Million
Tow Truck Wrongful Death
Tow truck wrongful death case where the driver left the scene of the accident settled for $6,000,000.
$6 Million
Unsafe Highway
A double fatality unsafe highway case against MoDOT for the deaths of two Willow Springs teenagers resulted in an award of $3,000,000 each for a total award of $6,000,000.
$6 Million
Wrongful Death
$6,000,000 Arbitration Award against MoDOT for the deaths of two teenage boys killed as a result of a dangerous highway that had no shoulders.
$4.9 Million
Product Liability
Dangerous product which resulted in a traumatic brain injury resulted in a $4,980,000 settlement.
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