Missouri Boating and Water Personal Injury
Premier Legal Representation for Southwest Missouri's waterways, including Table Rock Lake and Lake of the Ozarks, offer abundant recreational opportunities. However, the serene waters can sometimes be the scene of distressing boating accidents that disrupt lives and leave lasting impacts. At Dr. Brad Bradshaw's Law Firm, we understand the complexities of water-related incidents and provide comprehensive legal representation to ensure victims receive the compensation and justice they deserve.
Specializing in personal injury law, Dr. Bradshaw combines compassion with rigorous legal expertise to champion the rights of those affected by boating accidents. With a proven track record that includes a $25 million boating injury settlement, Dr. Brad Bradshaw’s law firm can build an accomplished, successful boating or water accident team for you.
Low Fees. Multi-Million Dollar Results.
Recent Verdicts & Settlements
$25 Million Settlement
Confidential.
$5.5 Million: Settlement
boat driven by intoxicated minor, severe lacerations to leg requiring multiple surgeries.
$1.1 Million Settlement
Ran over by another boat; neck and shoulder surgery, mild TBI.
Understanding Boating and Water Injuries in Southwest Missouri
Boating and water sports, while popular, can sometimes lead to accidents due to various factors such as operator inexperience, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, equipment failure, and adverse weather conditions. Injuries can range from minor bruises to severe trauma, with some incidents tragically resulting in fatalities. Understanding the complexities and causes of these accidents is the first step in preparing a robust legal strategy.
Achieving Justice and Promoting Safety
Accountability and Prevention: Beyond individual cases, our goal is to improve overall safety on Missouri’s waterways. By holding negligent parties accountable, we aim to deter unsafe practices and promote higher safety standards.
Details about Boating & Water Accident Injury Law
Boating and water injuries fall into two broad categories:
- Those governed by Missouri state laws of boating and waterways and
- Those governed by federal regulations. U.S. law states that injuries that occur on “navigable waterways” are subject to federal laws.
Navigable waterways are public structures and subject to the ebb and flow of tides, or used for interstate commercial transport. Missouri water laws govern all other types of water injuries.
Dr. Brad Bradshaw’s Law Firm works with vetted Missouri water and boating lawyers to analyze your case and see how to obtain the best recovery for you. Sometimes we can make an argument to sue in state court, where the recovery may be better, and keep the case out of federal court. Experienced lawyers in these watercraft cases can help you determine the best plan of action to maximize your personal and financial recovery.
No matter the circumstances of your boating or water accident injury,
we have the experience necessary to advise your case successfully. Dr. Brad Bradshaw and his allied attorneys have been successful in many boating and water injury cases, including:
- propeller injuries
- jet ski injuries
- boat launching injuries
- boat storage injuries
- boat collision injuries
- power line over water injuries
- fishing injuries
- intoxicated boat captain cases
- water electrocution injuries
Jones Act.
Further complicating these types of injuries is a federal law known as the Jones Act. This act applies to workers who are injured offshore. An attorney with thorough knowledge of the Jones Act and how it preempts state law is critical in these cases. Our goal at Dr. Brad Bradshaw’s Law Firm is to provide our clients with a quality lawyer or team at the lowest reasonable fee to maximize your net recovery. Contact us today if you or a family member have sustained a boating or water injury.
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Contact Dr. Brad Bradshaw’s Law Firm
If you have suffered an injury from a boating or water accident in Southwest Missouri, don’t face the legal challenges alone. Contact Dr. Brad Bradshaw’s Law Firm today to schedule a consultation. Let us help you take the necessary steps towards recovery and justice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Every case is unique, and depending upon the facts of your case, you may receive financial compensation for your injuries from any of the following:
The boat or watercraft operator and/or their insurance carrier.
The boat or watercraft owner and/or their insurance carrier.
The manufacturer of the boat or watercraft if a defect caused the water accident.
A boating accident constitutes an accident or wreck cause or involving a watercraft. A watercraft, or water-going vessel, includes ferries, ships, boats, jet skis, or any other personal watercraft. Collisions could cause a watercraft accident, high speed, overturn, sinking, being thrown from the vessel, and potential explosions or fires.
- Speed: the drivers or operators of the watercraft may travel at excessive speed, causing the loss of control of the vessel.
- Alcohol: drivers or operators of the watercraft may be under the influence of alcohol.
- Inexperience: drivers or operators of the watercraft may be inexperienced in operating the watercraft or may not hold a valid license to use.
- Manufacturer error: the watercraft may have a defect that causes the vessel to fail.
- Weather: poor and dangerous weather.
According to the American Boating Association, in 2019, 613 individuals lost their lives to boating accidents, and 2,559 individuals were significantly injured. Statistics likely increase in populous areas near water like lake towns or ocean-front cities.
