Boating Injuries and Accidents

Louisville Boating Accident and Watercraft Injury Attorney

A boating or water accident can lead to serious injuries, including death. Many of these accidents occur while victims are participating in recreational activities such as waterskiing, boating or swimming. Other injuries can occur in a commercial setting on a barge or resulting from high traffic on navigable waters. If you or someone you love has suffered a serious boating injury, our attorneys can assist you in pursuing claims against every party responsible for your injury or loss. At Hargadon, Lenihan & Herrington, our attorneys have experience in handling complex boating accident claims, including those involving federal regulations.

Boating accident cases can become complex quickly, involving multiple defendants, federal laws, and extensive investigations. Our experienced legal team can effectively handle your case to maximize compensation. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.

Our water and boating accident attorneys are experienced with all of the following:

• Boating accidents
• Jet ski® and Wave Runner® accidents
• Personal water crafts
• Barge and commercial traffic injuries
• Personal injuries on the water
• Drug use, alcohol use
• Drowning
• Jones Act claims
• Longshoreman Act issues
• Admiralty law
• Barge employees: welding injuries, fumes and explosions
• Workers' compensation

Recreational accidents: Many boating accidents are the result of negligence on the water, including drug or alcohol use. When you or someone you love suffers a serious injury as a result of negligence, you need an immediate investigation to preserve evidence and identify every party responsible. Whether the accident was caused by failed maintenance or driver error, we can help you assert your rights and preserve your claims.

Commercial accidents: There are very specific laws related to barges and boating that involve working on a dock or injuries and deaths in marinas. Our attorneys can assist you in properly filing your claim to ensure that you maximize your recovery and hold all responsible parties accountable.

If you have been injured, our attorneys can begin an immediate investigation into your accident. We have assisted clients injured on the following bodies of water: Lake Cumberland, Cave Run Lake, Lake Barkley, Kentucky Lake, Land Between the Lakes, Nolin, Barren River, Rough River, Ohio River and Patoka Lake.

Contact Hargadon, Lenihan & Herrington for experienced legal service from lawyers at Louisville's oldest personal injury firm.