Every summer children in Alabama are involved in boating accidents. Boating accidents can cause physical injury, long-term bodily harm, and these accidents can lead to much more serious even fatal injuries. Accidents involving boats can be caused from a number of things including boating under the influence, operating without proper lighting, and inclement weather conditions. If your child has been involved in a boating accident, contact the Alabama Child Injury Lawyers immediately.

Causes of Boating Accidents in Children:

• Boat driver negligence
• Boat driver operating the boat while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.
  
• Defective boating equipment
• Inadequate number/poorly condition life jackets
• Inclement weather
• Jet Skis
• Operating a boat without proper lighting
• Tubing/water skiing accidents
• Underage boating drivers

Contact Us

If your son or daughter has been involved in a boating accident,  contact the Alabama Child Injury Attorneys at Farris, Riley & Pitt today. You have a legal right to claim damages against the responsible party, if another person caused the injuries your child sustained in a boating accident. Call us today for more information on how we can help you. Contact us at 205-324-1212 or toll free at 1-888-580-5176.