Charleston Stationary Object Collision Lawyers

Due to the often recreational nature of boating, there is a tendency for boaters to ignore the fundamental requirement of being attentive to one’s surroundings. This can have disastrous consequences for the passengers of a vessel, and in such cases it may be appropriate to consider filing a legal action against the responsible party for damages incurred.

Docks, buoys, rocks and other stationary objects are easily avoided through the most basic precautions, so there is often little question that the operator of a boat is likely to be liable for injuries and other adverse effects that are caused by a stationary object collision. Contact the Charleston personal injury lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800 if you have been hurt on a South Carolina waterway.

Potential Stationary Object Collision Injuries

Regardless of whether a boat is traveling at high speeds, a collision with a stationary object has the capacity to inflict serious injuries, as the sudden stopping motion propels passengers from their seats or causes them to fall. The medical bills that are incurred as a result of such an accident are likely to be substantial and may exceed the insurance benefits that are available to you. Under these circumstances, a lawsuit may be the best chance you have to ensure that you receive the necessary treatment. Possible injuries in stationary object collisions include:

• Fractured bones
• Severe lacerations
• Contusions
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries

Contact Us

For more than eighty years we have devoted our practice to protecting the rights and interests of South Carolina residents who have been harmed by the negligence of others. Contact the Charleston stationary object collision lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800 to learn more about how we can help you.