Charleston Boat Defect and Malfunction Lawyers

Though they receive significantly less attention from the media and the general public, boat accident s have the potential to inflict injuries and damage that are just as serious as those associated with a car accident. Because there is a so little comparative focus upon introducing safety features that would protect boaters in the event of an accident, the likelihood that boating injuries will be more severe is substantial. Also, the general openness of a boat or boat deck makes it a distinct possibility that an injured person might be cast overboard, making it difficult to locate him or her swiftly in the wake of an accident.

When boating accidents are caused by mechanical failures that are attributable to negligence of the boat’s manufacturer, then it becomes appropriate to consider filing a lawsuit against the company which seeks to obtain the financial compensation that you are due. Contact the Charleston personal injury lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800.

Potential Boat Defects or Malfunctions

Many people have a fairly well-developed knowledge base about the components that are involved in the function of an automobile through frequent trips to a mechanic or a high school shop class. The mechanical workings of watercraft, however, tend to remain something of a mystery. Though this list constitutes only a portion of the potential boat defects or malfunctions, our experience has shown us that these are among the most common:

• Cracks and fissures in the hull
• Engine defects
• Faulty depth gauges
• Rudder failures
• Malfunction of a steering mechanism
• Reverse propulsion system failures

Contact Us

Let us help you hold a boat manufacturer accountable for the injuries that have befallen you and your loved ones. Contact the Charleston boat defect and malfunction lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800.