Physical injuries and property damage from a boating accident in New Orleans can leave you with serious financial consequences.
Potential Recoverable Damages in Boat Accident Cases
Boating accidents can occur when one vessel crashes into another vessel or an object, such as a dock. They also can occur if someone suffers injuries in a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall while aboard. Other circumstances can also qualify as a boating accident. You could be entitled to financial compensation if we can prove that another party’s negligence caused your accident.
Depending on the details of your boat accident and injuries, recoverable damages in this type of case can include:
- Medical expenses until you are fully recovered
- Lost wages related to the time missed at work while recovering from your injuries
- Reduced earning ability
- Property repair or replacement costs
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of life enjoyment
Damages like pain and suffering can be challenging to prove because they have no dollar value that can be documented with a receipt or invoice. However, our lawyer, who handles boating accidents in the New Orleans area, can calculate these damages for you and pursue compensation for them.


