Portland Boating Accident Lawyer
Skilled Boating Accident Attorneys Serving Portland, OR
Were you or a loved one recently injured in a boating accident? Regardless of if the accident happened on a recreational boat, commercial vessel, jet ski, or another water vessel, it may be in your best interest to talk to a Portland personal injury attorney. The attorneys at Dawson Law Group understand the various legal issues surrounding boat accident claims in Portland and can help give you the guidance and advice you need to successfully win reimbursement for your medical damages and other losses. If you would like to talk to a boating accident lawyer in Portland, give Dawson Law Group a call today for a free and confidential phone consultation.
We take our cases on a contingent basis, meaning that our lawyers’ fees are taken out of your judgment or settlement. This means until we help you win your claim, you will not owe a single dollar in attorney fees. (Learn more about Contingent Fees for a boating accident lawyer in Portland.)
How Can a Lawyer Help?
A boating accident lawyer in Portland will help you to file, pursue, and litigate your personal injury claim. Retaining an attorney takes much of the stress and uncertainty out of the situation; while you focus on recovering from your injuries, your boating accident lawyer in Portland can handle everything else for you, from determining the amount of compensation you should file for, determining the party or parties that should be held liable for your injuries, and helping to choose the jurisdiction that will favor your claim the most. A boating accident lawyer in Portland will launch an investigation into your accident that seeks to uncover information and build the strongest personal injury claim possible.
Boating Accident Compensation
If your personal injury claim is successful, you will be entitled to compensation for the following damages.
- Medical Expenses: Injuries sustained in boating accidents often require extensive medical treatment. Compensation may cover past and future medical bills, rehab, transportation to medical treatment, medical equipment (walkers, canes, wheelchairs, etc.) and other expenses.
- Lost Wages and Earning Capacity: Boating accident injuries often cause victims to miss work. You may be able to collect compensation to recover the amount you would have made had you not been injured. In severe cases, boating accidents can leave victims permanently unable to work, or to be limited in their ability to work as a result of their injuries. In many cases such as these, a boating accident lawyer in Portland will help you pursue compensation for future lost wages.
- Pain and Suffering: Money will not help you and your family’s death with the mental and emotional anguish surrounding the accident, but it can pay for therapy and ease financial worries, which can go a long way in the recovery process.
Portland Negligence Claims
Most of the personal injury claims that a boating accident lawyer in Portland will file are brought under the theory of negligence. For your claim to be successful, your Portland personal injury attorney will have to prove:
- Another party owed you some duty of care
- The duty of care was breached (whether by action or omission)
- An injury was sustained
- The breach was the direct cause of your injury.
Here are some common breaches of duty that have led to boating accidents in Portland:
- Boating in inclement weather or hazardous waters
- Inexperienced or untrained operators
- Boating with insufficient or non-existent navigation lights
- Overcrowding/overloading the boat
- Failing to pay attention to surroundings (includes swimmers and other boaters)
- Operating a boat while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Defective machinery or equipment
- Failing to carry proper safety equipment
Frequently Asked Questions About Boating Accidents in Portland
When do I need to file a boating accident report in Oregon?
In Oregon, you're required to file a Marine Board accident report if the accident resulted in:
- Injury or disappearance of a person (within 48 hours),
- Or property damage over $2,000 (within 10 days)
What causes boating accidents in Portland?
Boating accidents often result from operator inexperience, inattention, speeding, alcohol use, improper lookout, hazardous weather, or equipment failure.
What types of compensation can I get after a boating accident?
Victims may be able to recover damages including:
- Medical expenses (past and future),
- Lost income and reduced earning capacity,
- Property damage,
- Pain and suffering, even punitive damages in severe cases
How long do I have to file a boating accident lawsuit in Oregon?
You typically have two years from the accident date to file a personal injury complaint in Oregon state court. Missing this deadline usually bars your claim
Client Reviews
Below is what some of our past clients have said about their experience working with Dawson Law Group:
Brian is the antithesis of every great lawyer joke I've ever heard. A brilliant keen and thorough mind in service of a giving heart and spirit.
As a small contractor we faced 3 years of frivolous legal attacks and stress. A disappointing reward for helping a homeless former tradesman. No fun having the sheriff knocking at the door with a deposition!
Brian calmly and steadily defended every desperate appeal looking to shake both us and the insurance company down.
I recommend him without reservation.
Don
Integrity, compassion, professional and always thinking!
When you need an attorney, you already feel vulnerable but he took such good care of our son. Grateful to have had him on our side.
The case was difficult. Most attorneys, in the category, look for the easy payout cases. Bryan still took this on. He and his wonderful staff, Michelle and Michael, took great care of me until the very end. I appreciate you, Bryan Dawson! You are definitely my hero!
Contact Our Portland Boat Accident Lawyer Right Away
If you or a loved one has recently been injured in a boating accident, we would urge you to call Dawson Law Group today at 503-656-0400 for a free case evaluation. A boating accident lawyer in Portland would be glad to get to know you, listen to your side of the story, evaluate your claim, help you understand your legal options, and answer any further questions you might have. Get answers today- let our Portland personal injury attorneys fight for you!
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