Boating While Intoxicated

Many people enjoy boating as a recreational activity. Despite the lack of lanes, paths, and traffic signals out on the water, boats still must be handled with a high level of skill and competency. If the operator of a boat has consumed alcohol, he or she may not be fit to adequately control the vehicle and may cause a serious accident.

Boating accidents can be devastating, and if you have been involved in a boating accident caused by an intoxicated boater, you deserve compensation for your losses. Contact the Chicago boating while intoxicated lawyers of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C. today at 312-466-8200 for more information on what we can do to help you get the compensation you deserve.

Boating Accidents

Intoxicated boaters pose a threat to others on board as well as passengers on other boats and watercraft. If a person's blood alcohol content is over the legal limit of .08 percent, he or she may not legally operate a boat. Unfortunately, many people who would not otherwise drink and drive recklessly decide to operate a boat under the influence of alcohol because of the relative lack of infrastructure out on the water.

Boating accidents can have devastating consequences because of the threat of drowning. An intoxicated boater can cause other passengers in the boat to fall overboard or can collide with another watercraft, an underwater obstacle, or a swimmer. If your party has been drinking while out on your boat, it is important to make sure that the operator is sober and in good enough physical and mental condition to properly and safely navigate the boat.

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If you or a loved one has been a victim of a drunk boater, you may be able to hold the negligent party responsible for your suffering and losses. To learn more, contact the Chicago personal injury lawyers of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C. at 312-466-8200.