Portland/Vancouver, Oregon, Boating Accidents Lawyer
The Portland area's lakes and rivers are prime playgrounds for lovers of recreational boating, windsurfing, waterskiing, and using Jet Skis and other personal watercraft.
And it is no wonder that so many boating outings turn into accidents. People pilot boats without licenses, young teenagers or pre-teens use boats without proper water safety instruction, people operate boats at high speeds or go boating while impaired or intoxicated, and the waters sometimes hide submerged obstructions that can cause accidents. Boating accidents also occur because boats are designed poorly or improperly maintained.
If you have suffered injury or if a family member was a drowning victim as the result of a boating accident, you should explore the possibility of a personal injury lawsuit. Often, in the aftermath of a boating accident, a lawsuit is the only way to make sure that the injured person receives full and fair compensation for his or her injuries.
Experienced Personal Injury Law Firm
The Harlan Law Firm, located in Vancouver, Washington, is a boutique personal injury law firm. We are led by experienced attorney Beau Harlan, who has a successful record of achieving substantial settlements and jury verdicts for his personal injury clients.
We have built a strong reputation as a law firm that is not afraid to take cases to trial in front of a jury. In our experience, sometimes a jury trial is the only way to get the best possible compensation for our clients, and we will not accept an unfair settlement offer on our clients' behalf just to avoid the courtroom.
After a Boating Accident
We work with teams of experts on all our personal injury cases, and boating accident cases are no exception. The first stage in a case is to determine the cause of the boating accident. Did the driver ignore Coast Guard rules of the waterway? Was the driver intoxicated? Did a defect in the boat or other watercraft cause the accident? The answers to these questions tell us who the responsible parties may be.
We then work with economic and medical experts to determine the full extent of our client's injuries and financial losses. Only when that picture is complete can we begin to calculate the amount of money that must be demanded from the responsible parties.
Get Legal Advice After a Boating Accident
At the Harlan Law Firm, we handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that our clients pay no legal fees unless and until we win for them the compensation they deserve.
Contact our office today to schedule an initial consultation — find out how we can help you get the best settlement after a boating accident. Call 360.735.8200 or send us an e-mail.
