The Baton Rouge personal injury attorneys at Murphy Law Firm handle cases involving boating accidents.  Below is some information that may be helpful to you if you were involved in a boating accident.

In 1997, there were over 300,000 registered boats in Louisiana that traveled over the 4,000,000 acres of lakes, the 40,000 miles of rivers and the 7,000 miles of Louisiana coastline. There were 146 boating accidents, resulting in 37 deaths. Many of these accidents were alcohol related.

Boating deaths are often caused by capsizing and falling overboard. Capsizing occurs when a boat either turns on its side or turns completely over. Boating collisions are occurring more frequently because of faster boats and more boats traveling in the water.

Many personal injuries are the result of boating accidents or collisions. Some examples of injuries that result from boating accidents are cervical and lumbar sprains, herniated and ruptured discs, fractures, knee injuries, brain damage, and paralysis. Victims of boating accidents may recover for pain and suffering, medical expenses, property damage, lost wages and loss of earning capacity.

Please do not hesitate to contact the personal injury attorneys at Murphy Law Firm or call us now at 225.928.8800 if you have suffered an injury due to a boating accident.

Our Baton Rouge, Louisiana personal injury attorneys have one goal and one goal only; to make sure you were treated fairly after your accident and that you are satisfied with the results of Peyton Murphy and Scott Emonet.  We work on a contingency basis which means we do not get paid unless you get paid.  We handle cases dealing with personal injuries including but not limited to: auto accidents, 18 wheeler accidents, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents, offshore and maritime accidents, railroad accidents, medical malpractice, class action, defective drugs, defective products, chemical spill and toxic exposure, slip and fall, premises liability, workers’ compensation, wrongful death, asbestos exposure and mesothelioma, and hearing loss.   Our lawyers practice law in the greater Baton Rouge area and the surrounding areas including but not limited to: Baton Rouge, Gonzales, Denham Springs, Port Allen, Baker, Brusly, Walker, Zachary, Plaquemine, Prairieville, Dutch Town, and all the surrounding areas.