Offshore boat drowning accidents
How do offshore boat drowning accidents happen?

- Inebriation, which may happen after having too many drinks or substances, leading to loss of balance and coordination, poor motor sills, lowered inhibitions, and more
- Weather and storms, which could cause the boat to rock or even capsize; it is important that the boat be properly designed to ensure that this does not happen
- Raised steps, broken ladders, holes in the floor, and more, which can cause people on the boat to get caught or snagged or simply fall.
- Lack of safety features on the boat, such as no life jackets, no buoys, no harnesses, no railings, and more
- No proper lifeguards or safety personnel who are on duty or on call to act in the times of crisis
- No proper safety instructions if the work involved is dangerous or precarious
How can I file a lawsuit if someone drowned in an offshore boat accident?
To file a lawsuit for a wrongful death claim if a loved one died in an offshore boating accident, you should have appropriate evidence. Of course, this will be extremely to get if you were not present, and the crew may deliberately withhold evidence to protect the ship or the business. It would not be surprising if much of your potential evidence is simply unavailable. You can try to request surveillance footage or security camera videos if they were on the ship and recorded the incident. It may be hard to do so, though, for a number of reasons. For one, the cameras may have been off at the time, and two, the incident may have occurred at night. There may also be the question of quality, which could render the videos unusable. If you have the ability to inspect the boat, you should do so. You should be on the lookout and hunt for any potential hazards, risks, defects, or other problems that could have contributed to the incident. Be sure to take photos or record your own videos if you locate any such issues.
What can I win in an offshore boat drowning lawsuit?
In the event that a family member or loved one passed away while out to sea on an offshore boat, you could receive fair compensation from the responsible party in a lawsuit. We will fight for every bit of compensation you own, and we won’t give up until we are satisfied that the damages are paid for. We know that no amount of money or assistance can help alleviate the grief, and nothing will bring the individual back. We will fight alongside you and secure you the following for a wrongful death lawsuit:- Pre-death pain and suffering costs for anxiety, fear, and mental trauma that stemmed from the incident
- Pre-death medical bills if the individual were taken by air ambulance to a hospital or elsewhere
- Loss of consortium and relations if your partner passed away
- Loss of expected inheritance and savings if it were a parent who die
- Loss of income from a partner that helped you live your life and maintain your home
- Funeral and burial costs to pay for the casket, entombment, cremation, wake, and more
What is the statute of limitations to sue for an offshore boat drowning claim?
In California, the statute of limitations for a personal injury claim or wrongful death lawsuit is 2 years from the date of the injury. The 2-year limit is in effect to ensure that both parties will have ample time to gather their evidence and preserve it; the longer the evidence sits, the more likely it is that it will get corrupted or lost. If you do not file your claim within that 2-year window, you will be unable to collect any compensation in the future and will be left with no way to pay for your debts. There are a few ways that the statute of limitations can be extended past the deadline, however. These are difficult to utilize in wrongful death claims, though. The most common that is used involves absent defendants. If the defendant has vacated the state or left the country, he cannot be served with the lawsuit. As a result, the statute of limitations will not count down until he returns. It will be suspended in the meantime, and you can continue to gather evidence. We recommend filing a claim within a reasonable time and not waiting too long. Too many individuals fail to file their lawsuits when they should because they do not know that there is a statute of limitations or they have forgotten about it. If you speak with our attorneys, we will guarantee that your claim will be filed within an acceptable amount of time and will not run the chance of missing any deadlines.Our Law Group’s Promise
The Downtown LA Law Group promises to work around the clock to secure you a fair settlement if a loved one died in an offshore boat accident. We will not stop until we are satisfied with the result. Our aggressive lawyers will negotiate a fair deal with the insurance agency and we will go to court if necessary. For a free legal consultation, call our law firm at (855) 339-8879 today. We will discuss your case with you and tell you how much we believe it is worth. We will also ensure that no private information is shared elsewhere – all of our consultations are totally confidential. If you want us to represent you and file a wrongful death claim on your behalf, we will give you our zero fee guarantee. This promise means that you won’t have to spend any money on your case at all, and we will only get paid if we win. If we lose, we take nothing. For the best attorneys who can sue for an offshore boat drowning accident, get in touch with the Downtown LA Law Group. Over $1 BILLION Recovered
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