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Tulsa Boating Accident Lawyers
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Boating accidents in Oklahoma are unfortunately a fact of life for Oklahomans. If you live in Oklahoma, you know that life on the lake is a top priority for most Oklahomans. In fact, Oklahoma has more man-made lakes than any other state in the U.S., with more than one million surface acres of water and 2,000 more miles of shoreline than the Atlantic and Gulf coasts combined. This means more boats, more fishing, more swimming, and unfortunately more accidents. Our Tulsa boat accident lawyer can help you recover compensations if you’ve seen seriously hurt in a boating accident.
Common Causes of Boating Accidents in Oklahoma
If physical injury occurred while on a yacht, boat, ferry, wave runner, or jet ski, the incident is considered a “boating accident.” Every year, thousands of individuals are either seriously injured or killed as a result of someone operating a watercraft negligently or recklessly.
Boat owners and operators are responsible for ensuring that everyone aboard is safe; however, their negligence is the cause of many accidents and injuries. We can represent you if you were injured in any of the following types of boating accidents:
- Accidents involving recreational activities such as water skiing, tubing, wakeboarding, etc.
- Boat crashes, floods, and capsizing
- Electrocution while on board a watercraft
- Fires or explosions while onboard a watercraft
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
If you have been injured by someone else’s negligence on an Oklahoma lake, contact the law firm of Richardson, Richardson, Boudreaux for seasoned legal counsel and effective representation.
Boating Accident Attorneys Serving Tulsa
Boat accidents can cause serious injuries or death that impacts the rest of your life. If you or someone you love has suffered a severe boating injury, our firm can help you pursue fair compensation to cover medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages and pain and suffering. Clients who retain our firm can rest easy knowing that they’ve hired a Tulsa Boat Accident Lawyer who truly cares about their interests.
Written By Charles L. “Chuck” Richardson
As a managing partner and personal injury lawyer at Richardson Richardson Boudreaux, Chuck has successfully achieved the largest verdict in four counties in Oklahoma. In addition, juries have awarded Chuck verdicts of $6,900,000, $10,000,000 and $6,500,000 among many others. Chuck is not intimidated by big companies difficult cases. He has successfully tried and/or settled cases involving medical malpractice, commercial truck accidents, car accidents, and accidents involving catastrophic injuries or death.
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