Minnesota Boat Accident Attorney

Actually Minnesota has over 12,000 lakes and thousands of rivers.  So it is not astonishing that many Minnesotans are out on the water in the warm weather on a boat or even a personal craft like a jet ski.  With so many folks on the water fishing, water skiing, and boating around the lake, this, unfortunately, means water and boating accidents.  Collision with other boats or personal water craft, slipping or falling due to wet surfaces on the boat, sinking or tipping of a boat, and even boat fires or explosions can be the cause injury or death.

A boat operator can be inexperienced, drunk, reckless, or just not paying attention to water conditions.  When alcohol is involved the chances of injury and death increases greatly.   Personal injury or wrongful death due to the negligence of a boating business or a reckless boat operator can leave you feeling unsure of what to do.

Reckless Boat Operator Can Cause Serious Injury

Bennerotte & Associates has experience with maritime law and handling personal injury or wrongful death due to a boating accident involving:

• Speedboats
• Motorized Fishing Boats
• Water Skiing Accidents
• Sailboats
• Cabin Cruisers
• Sightseeing Charters
• Fishing Charters
• Jet Skis
• Wave Runners
• Other Personal Water Craft

What to do after a boating accident in Minnesota

Of course, first get the proper medical attention.  Then you must report the boat accident to the county sheriff, by law, if there if any personal injuries, property damage that exceeds $2000.00, or fatalities.   Later you will be faced with managing medical bills, loss of income, injury rehabilitation, and insurance claim issues.  In the most tragic cases, you may be going through grief due to the loss of a loved one who died in an accident. Bennerotte & Associates understands what you may be facing in the aftermath of a serious boat accident.  Our goal is to ease your stress during this time and make sure your rights are protected.

Do you have a boating accident case?

If you have been injured in a boating accident, do not hesitate to act swiftly so that your rights are protected. Please contact Bennerotte & Associate’s experienced Minnesota boat and water accident attorneys at 651-203-5990 to set up a free, confidential consultation. You may also contact us with our online form.