Arizona Boating Accidents and Spring Break 2012

Published by admin on March 6th, 2012 - in boat accidents

The winter month are coming to an end and that means spring is right  around the corner. This means hoards of people will be making there way to lake Havasu to take part in spring break festivities. Lake Havasu has become one of the top spring break destinations even passing up Mexico destinations.

With the amount of people that population the region during these times, and the activities that take place such as boating mixed with heavy alcohol consumption; there are bound to be a few boating related accidents. Local law enforcement does their best to keep everyone safe but accidents are bound to happen.

If you are involved in a boating accident make sure you have the help of a Phoenix accident lawyer to help you recover the compensation you deserve for your injuries and damages sustained.

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Phoenix Injury Lawyers

Published by admin on April 8th, 2011 - in personal injury

There are millions of people are injured in motor vehicle accidents each year with many of them injured very seriously. According to statistics provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, someone in the United States is involved in a car accident every 10 seconds. In 2008, an estimated 37,261 people were killed and 2,350,000 people were injured in traffic accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured contact a Phoenix personal injury lawyer at Wattel & York.

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Boating Accident Facts

Published by admin on February 10th, 2011 - in Boating accidents

The US Coast Guard shows that on average 5,000 boating accidents occur each year.  As a legal note, any accident involving the following: jet ski, canoe, sail boat, pontoon boat, or motor boat is considered a boating accident.  The US Coast Guard reports that most boating accidents are one of the following.

  • Capsizing
  • Sinking, flooding, or swamping of the vessel
  • Mishaps involving a person on towable item
  • Passenger falling overboard
  • Collision with another vessel
  • Collision with a fixed object
  • Collision with floating swimmer or object
  • Carbon monoxide poisoning
  • Fire or explosion

Victims of boating accidents are entitled to compensation for pain and suffering, loss of wages, medical expenses, and other damages.  A personal injury attorney can advice you about specific rights.  If this is the case for you or a loved one contact the Phoenix boat accident attorney at Wattel & York to seek justice now.

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Phoenix Boat Accident Attorney

Published by admin on February 7th, 2011 - in boat accidents

Boating is one of the most popular outdoor hobbies in the United States. And though it is widely considered a fun and relaxing sport, recreational boating has a dark side. In 2008, boating accidents in the United States resulted in 3,331 injuries and 709 deaths. Shockingly, America’s waterways are second only to highways in terms of the number of accidental deaths occurring on them.

The main causes of these boating accidents are attributable to the following acts of negligence: excessive speed, no proper lookout, operator inattention, and general carelessness. Not surprisingly, excessive alcohol consumption played a role in 17 percent of boating accidents.

The initial consultation is free of charge. If we take your case, we work on a contingent-fee basis. That means you pay us only if you receive a monetary reward or recovery of fees. Don’t wait any longer; a lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations in your state expires. Call the Phoenix boat accident lawyers at  Wattel & York now, because you may have a valid claim entitling you to compensation for the injuries, pain, and suffering a boating accident has caused you.

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