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Why Choose Our Boating Accident Lawyers in San Diego<\/h2>\n

San Diego borders the Pacific Ocean and is a popular destination for boating and water recreation. Although boating and other water activities can be a lot of fun, they can also present safety risks and unfortunately boating accidents are not uncommon. Boating accidents can occur on speedboats, jet skis, party boats, cruise ships, yachts, motorboats, kayaks and other private or public vessels.<\/p>\n

James S. Iagmin has more than 20 years of experience as a boat injury attorney in San Diego. James has built an outstanding reputation as an advocate for his clients and also as a compassionate, caring and intelligent San Diego injury attorney<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How a Boating Accident Lawyer in San Diego Can Help You<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you have been injured in a boating accident, you may be able to recover for costs of medical treatment, pain and suffering, loss of income, loss of earning capacity, loss of companionship, property damage and other damages.\u00a0 However, boating accident claims require specific knowledge of boating laws and regulations<\/a> and you need a highly skilled boat injury lawyer to achieve a fair outcome. James S. Iagmin has the skills and resources necessary to take a case to trial and achieve the best possible result if you are not offered a fair settlement.<\/p>\n

Common Causes of San Diego Boat Accidents<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Some common causes of boating accidents include operator inattention, operator inexperience, improper lookout, machinery failure, excessive speed, violation of navigation rules, alcohol use, water conditions, weather and hazardous waters.<\/p>\n

Boating Injury \u2013<\/strong> A lady suffered a fractured vertebra when the boat she was riding in hit a rogue wave. The injury required two surgeries. SETTLEMENT \u2013 $1,000,000<\/strong><\/p>\n

Boating accidents may involve collisions between boats, collisions with fixed objects (such as a dock, pier or submerged object), water skis, tubes, jet skis, falls overboard, capsizing, fires and explosions, vessel ejection, propeller injuries, carbon monoxide poisoning, slipping and falling while on the boat, and other crash related injuries.<\/p>\n

Common San Diego Boat Accident Injuries<\/strong><\/h2>\n

People involved in boating accidents often suffer serious injuries including traumatic brain injuries<\/a>, spinal cord injuries, dismemberment, broken bones, electrocution, lacerations, burn injuries, drowning and wrongful death. In the case a loved one has passed due to these injuries, please reach out to our wrongful death attorneys in San Diego<\/a> today.<\/p>\n

The injuries from a boating accident can affect every aspect of your life, and the legal obstacles towards recovering for your injuries require expert knowledge of the legal and medical issues involved.\u00a0 If you have suffered from a boating injury, you should consult with an experienced San Diego boating injury attorney immediately.\u00a0 Do not delay, as you may lose valuable legal rights by not doing so.<\/p>\n

Boating Safety Tips in San Diego<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Here are some practical boating tips you can follow to help you remain safe on San Diego’s waterways:<\/p>\n