The Bay Area is home to numerous bodies of water that are perfect for boating and recreation. However, when people mix drinking alcohol with operating a boat, the results can be tragic. Every year, people are injured in boating under the influence (BUI) accidents in the Bay, the Gulf, the Intercoastal, Lake Tarpon, Lake Seminole and other area bodies of water.
If you or someone close to you has been injured by a drunk boat operator, the attorneys at Hale & Paulsen, P.A., are here to offer experienced advice and aggressive advocacy. We are dedicated to pursuing compensation for you and holding the negligent person accountable for his or her careless actions.
Contact us today to speak with an experienced Clearwater BUI accident attorney.
Have You Been Injured in a Boating Accident?
Boating under the influence, like driving under the influence, is illegal. A boat operator is considered too intoxicated to safely operate a boat when his or her blood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.08 percent or higher.
Being intoxicated impairs a boat operator's vision, concentration, balance and other factors that are critical to boating. When a drunk boater encounters other boats or individuals in the water, his or her diminished capacities can result in catastrophic injuries and even drowning accidents.
In handling BUI accident cases, our attorneys obtain police reports, BAC tests and other evidence that may support our clients' claims. We work to help our clients obtain full and fair compensation for their medical bills, wage loss, pain and suffering, and other hardships.
Contact Us · Tampa Drunk Boating Attorneys
Our Clearwater BUI accident lawyers advise and represent clients in insurance litigation matters in communities and courtrooms throughout the Tampa-St. Petersburg metro area and across the region. Contact us to schedule a free consultation today.
