Riverboat Accidents

The high seas are famous for devastating boating accidents, but few realize the dangers that are also present on inland waterways. In fact, pleasure boat accidents happen all the time. Unfortunately, a great many of them are caused by the negligence of captains or crew.

While maritime law provides strong protection for injured workers, passengers on riverboats have fewer rights on which to rely. Riverboats are careful to make no promises or guarantees for the safety their passengers, so the burden of proof lies with the injured party.

To prove negligence against a riverboat, you need an experienced maritime attorney who can show that the crew knew about or should have known about the dangerous condition that caused the injury. The attorney must also show that the crew took inadequate steps to fix or warn of the dangerous condition. Finally, counsel must show proof of damages.

To find out if you have a good case against a riverboat captain or crew because of an injury, contact Lamothe Lea Aertker today. We’ll give your case a free evaluation and let you know the best course of action for your situation.