Motorcycle and Boat Accidents Lawyer West Des Moines, IA
FREE Initial Consultation | Over 100 Years of Combined Legal Experience
FREE Initial Consultation
Over 100 Years of Combined Legal Experience
Experienced Watercraft Injury Attorneys
If you have been injured in an accident involving a boat, a jet ski, or another type of watercraft, call the personal injury professionals at Lawyer, Dougherty & Palmer, P.L.C. today. We can help you get the compensation you need for your watercraft-related injuries.
Whether your injuries were caused by driver error, equipment failure, or bad weather, we can represent your interests and give you the best chance to win money for your medical bills, loss of income, and other expenses related to your boat or watercraft accident.
Representation for Your Motorcycle Accident Injuries
We also represent clients who were injured while riding motorcycles. Motorcycle riders are vulnerable on the road and their injuries tend to be more severe than those of passenger car drivers. We do all we can to ensure our clients get the compensation they need for their medical and living expenses.
Boating Accident Statistics
In 2016, the coast guard recorded 4,463 recreational boating accidents, resulting in 701 deaths, 2,903 injuries, and $49 million in property damage. Alcohol is known to be the leading factor in 15% of boating deaths.
80% of fatal boating accidents involved drowning, and 83% of those victims were not wearing a life jacket. Eight out of ten boaters who drowned were in boats less than 21 feet in length.