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Compensation You Can Recover After a Boat Accident in Alexandria, LA

If you suffered injuries in a boating accident that someone else caused, we can help you seek compensation for your economic and non-economic losses. Common damages our boat accident attorney in Alexandria, LA, can help you recover include:

Economic losses

Economic losses are the monetary impacts you suffer from a crash. These losses have a value that a boat accident lawyer in Alexandria, LA, can quantify. These include:

  • Past and future medical expenses
  • Lost wages
  • Lost earning capacity
  • Household services
  • Mileage to medical appointments
  • Property damage

Non-Economic Losses

Non-economic losses are damages that do not have a monetary value. They are the impacts the injury has on your life. Some non-economic losses we can help you recover compensation for include:

  • Pain and suffering: The pain and suffering resulting from a boating accident can be excruciating and long-lasting. It includes both physical and emotional distress endured as a result of the injuries you sustained.
  • Mental anguish: Boating accidents can leave lasting emotional scars, leading to mental anguish. The trauma and shock experienced during the accident and its aftermath can cause psychological issues, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep disturbances, and mood disorders.
  • Loss of enjoyment of life: Following a boating accident, victims may experience a diminished ability to enjoy life as they once did. Activities and hobbies that once brought joy and fulfillment may become challenging or impossible due to your injuries.
  • Loss of consortium: Loss of consortium refers to the detrimental effect a boating accident can have on personal relationships, particularly with a spouse or partner. The injuries may disrupt the emotional connection, intimacy, and companionship before the incident.

You could be entitled to other awards for your losses following an Alexandria boating accident, and a team member from Laborde Earles can tell you how much your case is worth.

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Negligence in Alexandria Boat Crash Cases

Boaters must always operate their watercraft reasonably under the circumstances. Serious crashes can result when they fail to abide by this standard of care. Negligent boat operation comes in various forms. Some common examples include:

  • Exceeding the posted speed limit for watercraft
  • Operating the boat or other watercraft in an off-limits area
  • Operating a boat or other watercraft without the necessary registration or boat operator’s license
  • Operating a boat while under the illegal influence of drugs or alcohol
  • A boating company failing to abide by state boating regulations and guidelines

Any of these actions or inactions might result in a serious boating crash. The boat could collide with an object or other watercraft in the water, or it could overturn and cause serious injuries to the watercraft occupants. Regardless of the situation, a boat accident attorney in Alexandria, LA, can work with you to file suit based on your circumstances and recover compensation.

We Can Help You Hold an Intoxicated Boater Accountable for Your Pain

In Alexandria, it is illegal to operate a watercraft while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, according to Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries (WLF). Drugged or intoxicated boat operators may face civil penalties when operating their watercraft under the influence. Individuals who sustain injuries on the water at the hands of an intoxicated boat operator can file a personal injury claim against the watercraft operator. 

We can help gather evidence to show the boat driver that injured you was under the influence of alcohol.

A personal injury attorney from our law firm could go into further detail about a client’s options regarding their boat crash case. We can tell you more in a free case consultation.

Boat Accidents as a Result of Defective Products

Boat crashes in Alexandria are not always the fault of negligent boat operators. These accidents may occur when boat products and components such as rudders, steering mechanisms, and motors are manufactured or designed improperly. In cases where a defective boat part or product leads to a crash on the water, the part manufacturer, distributor, or designer may be civilly responsible. As such, the plaintiff and an experienced attorney could file a claim or lawsuit against the appropriate person or entity.

The Statute of Limitations for Boating Incidents in Alexandria

You have limited time to file a boat accident claim following a boating incident in Louisiana. The statute of limitations outlined in CC 3493.1 mandates that you must file your lawsuit within two years of the crash. If a loved one died due to a boating crash, you also have two years from their death to file a wrongful death lawsuit, according to CC §2315.2.

The sooner you file your claim, the easier negotiating with the insurance company will be. A personal injury lawyer from our team can help you file your lawsuit on time to ensure your compensation rights remain intact.

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If you or someone you care about sustained injuries in a boating accident, you can take legal action and recover monetary compensation. Whether it be an offshore accident or while you’re on vacation, we can help. A boat accident lawyer in Alexandria, LA, from Laborde Earles, could assist you with your case and fight for your right to recovery. Contact us for a free consultation today and start working on your boat accident case with our firm. In addition to Alexandria, our law firm serves surrounding cities such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, and more.

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