What If You Cause A Recreational Boating Accident?
If you have a recreational boating accident, you can be held liable for any damages caused by the accident. For example, if your passengers are injured, they can sue you for medical expenses, lost wages, and any other damages just as someone could do if you caused a motor vehicle accident. Therefore, our boating accident attorneys highly recommend you purchase the maximum amount of boat liability insurance you can afford. Liability insurance is relatively cheap for the financial protection it offers a boat owner.
However, you can also be held criminally liable if you are breaking any laws at the time of the boating accident. For example, …show more content…
In your case, there may not be sufficient evidence to prove criminal intent. Furthermore, if the criminal charge requires the state to prove other elements, the state must have the evidence to prove each element required by the criminal code to obtain a conviction. Some boating accidents are true “accidents” — no one is at fault and there is no criminal intent associated with the accident.
Therefore, anyone who is charged with a criminal offense related to a boating accident should consult with an experienced boating accident defense attorney as soon as possible. If you have been charged with a boating crime or you know someone charged with a boating crime, contact our offense now to speak with a criminal defense attorney.
Do You Need A Boating Attorney?
If you need a criminal defense attorney or if you have more questions about criminal charges related to a boating accident, contact The Travis Law Firm toll free at (800) 401-2066 to schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys. You have the right to present a defense to the state’s charges against you. Do not trust that the prosecutor will inform you of your legal rights — you need an attorney you can trust to protect your rights and ensure you are being treated fairly by our judicial