First and foremost, it’s essential to understand that boating accidents are not like car accidents. The open water presents a dynamic and unpredictable environment, making boating accidents more complex. Unlike roads, waterways lack strict lanes, signals, and traffic rules. Weather conditions, water currents, and the actions of inexperienced boaters can all contribute to accidents. Unlike car accidents that often leave behind clear physical evidence, boating accidents can result in submerged vessels and scattered debris, making it challenging to reconstruct what happened for a legal claim.
Boat accidents differ significantly from other injury claims due to the unique legal and practical challenges they present. These cases involve numerous factors, including maritime laws, regulations, liability determinations and the complexities of waterway navigation. Operating through this legal terrain requires a deep understanding of maritime law, and our experienced lawyers are able to provide just that.
If you or a loved one has sustained a debilitating injury as the result of a negligent boat operator, the team at Doyon & White is available to guide you forward in fighting for answers and the compensation that you and your family deserve. Our staff is here to listen to your concerns, answer any questions, and provide the support that is needed throughout your claim.
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The length of time required to see your case through to completion varies by case. During your initial consultation, we will review the expected time lines and potential recovery uniquely associated with your matter.
Usually, there is a statute of limitations on bringing a claim. This means you have a limited amount of time to notify the other party of your claim for damages and filing with the appropriate courts. For most wrongful death and catastrophic injury claims, you have less than two years from the date of loss to file a lawsuit in Connecticut. It is therefore advisable to speak with an attorney as soon as you become aware of a potential issue, from there we can help you formulate a plan of action.