Toledo Boat Accidents Attorneys

Lake Erie draws boaters of all kinds in Toledo, from fishers to transporters to leisure boating. However, boat accidents are a complicated area of the law to recover compensation from, and when you’re suffering after the crash, you need a dedicated team who understand the law and who understand how to fight for what you deserve.

At Johnson & Associates, our team of attorneys have years of experience fighting for injured people all over Toledo. As your boat accident lawyers, we take the fight directly to the responsible party, holding them accountable and pursuing the compensation you need to recover. When you need help, turn to our team of experienced, dependable attorneys who want to hear your story and be your advocate.

Common Causes Of Boating Accidents

Our practice focuses on people who are suffering from painful injuries, no matter how they are caused. In our experience, the most common causes of boat accidents tend to fall into these categories:

• Inexperience: An inexperienced boater on Lake Erie can make many decisions that lead to disaster, from as simple as not knowing which side of the buoy to pass, to not knowing the right of way.
• Speed: At higher speeds, the ability to perform necessary maneuvers and avoid obstacles is much more challenging than it would be in a car.
• Alcohol: Boating under the influence (BUI) are frequent contributing factors to boat accidents anywhere in Toledo.
• Equipment failure: It is the boat owner’s responsibility to verify that their vehicle is safe to operate, with working safety features as well as active equipment.

While it may not seem all that important why your accident happened, when it comes to securing compensation, the “why” of the crash will be reviewed at length. Having considerable evidence of the cause of the accident will matter a great deal because in boating law, there can be many complicating factors.

The Legal Complexity Of Ohio Boating Law

In Lake Erie, there are many portions of the usable water that fall under Ohio boating law, but there are also lanes with considerable overlap with maritime law, because of their use in commercial shipping. In many cases, Ohio boating laws will dictate how the fault discussions will proceed, and the potential for accident reporting. However, if maritime law interacts, it can complicate your case.

We are experienced in boat accident cases, both under Ohio and maritime law. We can help you understand the legal aspects of your case, and pursue the compensation you need aggressively.

Get A Free Consultation From Us

After your boating accident, you need clarity and answers from a source you can trust. We’ve built our reputation for stellar legal service over years of work with people all over Toledo, and we’re ready to take your call. Reach out today at 419-843-2424 or send an email using this form to get started.