Boating Accidents

Charlotte Boat Accident Attorney

Boating Accidents in North Carolina

Many people enjoy recreational boating on North Carolina’s many lakes, rivers, and waterways. However, a pleasant day on the water can quickly become a nightmare when an accident occurs. All too often, these boating accidents are the result of careless, reckless, or negligent mistakes made by inexperienced or intoxicated boaters. In other cases, defective boat parts or safety equipment leads to disastrous accidents, catastrophic injuries, or even deaths.

Regardless of how the accident occurred, if you were involved in a boating accident in North Carolina, you should not have to suffer the aftermath on your own. Our Charlotte boating accident attorneys can help you pursue just compensation from the at-fault party so that you can heal and move forward with your life.

Contact Charles G. Monnett III & Associates at (704) 859-2003 for a free consultation.

Common Causes of Boating Accidents

As previously mentioned, boating accidents are most commonly caused by negligence. This is important, as proving that someone else was negligent and that this led to the accident that caused your injuries and damages will likely prove critical to your case.

Some of the most common causes of boating accidents include:

Boat driver inexperience
Boating while intoxicated/under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Failure to follow boating rules and regulations
Boat operator inattention/distraction
Failure to follow navigational rules
Speeding
Defective/failing machinery
Electrical system failure
Defective boat parts/safety equipment (such as lifejackets)
Unsafe waters
Unseen hazards in the water

Boating accidents often lead to devastating injuries and drownings. At Charles G. Monnett III & Associates, we have extensive experience in litigating these types of claims, and we are ready to help you, too.

Contact Us for a Free Consultation

Since 1983, we’ve been helping injured individuals and the families of those wrongfully killed seek fair financial compensation for their damages. Though we know that no amount of financial recovery can undo what you have been through, a successful personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit can provide you with a sense of justice and allow you to navigate medical bills, lost wages, and other challenges associated with the accident.

Our Charlotte boating accident lawyers have recovered millions of dollars for our clients; find out how we can help you with your claim.

Call our office at (704) 859-2003 or contact us online to request your free, confidential consultation.

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