Connecticut Boating Injury Attorney
Boat and Personal Watercraft Accident Legal Help in New Haven Since 1978
When a careless or drunk auto driver hits your car, you know which steps to take. You call the police and call an attorney. But what can you do, and who can help, when a careless boat owner or jet ski operator injures you or a loved one?
Most people are caught off guard regarding legalities following a boating accident. This is unfortunate because the stakes can be high. Serious injuries and death by drowning are frequent results of boating accidents.
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a boat accident, contact the New Haven boat accident lawyers of Gillis Law Firm We have handled numerous boat accident cases and can provide immediate legal assistance following boat accidents involving:
- Boating while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Speeding
- Boating at night
- Careless use of jet skis
- Failure to observe boating regulations
In addition, we work with workers injured on boats and ships while on the job, as well as boat passengers injured due to the negligence of fellow passengers.
Navigating Federal Maritime Law to Protect Your Rights
Personal injury cases resulting from boating accidents occurring in Long Island Sound as well as rivers and inland lakes and rivers are subject to federal maritime laws. We can immediately manage your full legal case while bringing decades' of experience to the protection of your rights. For more information regarding our practice and your rights following a boating accident, contact our firm.
Contact Us
Gillis Law Firm offers free initial consultations and evening and weekend appointments, employs a Spanish-speaking paralegal and charges no fee without legal recovery. Our office is conveniently located in downtown New Haven next to the courthouse near free parking. To contact us, call 866-603-9810.
