Utah Boat and Pedestrian Accident Attorneys

Salt Lake City Boat and Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Boat Accident Cases

In addition to handling car accident cases, we also represent victims of boat accidents. Many popular aquatic activities, such as boating, jet skiing, and wake boarding, while fun, also carry a risk. Because of the dynamic nature of these activities, an accident can occur at any time in those places throughout Utah that accommodate recreational water sports. Following a boat accident, injured individuals may require a lawyer to help them recover damages to pay for medical costs, lost wages, loss of property and other expenses.

The most common type of boat accident is a collision. Other examples include slip and falls (either aboard vessels or overboard), flooding, and sinking. Injuries sustained on a ship or a ferry may also fall under the regulation of boating laws in Utah. A boat accident lawyer from our firm can help you find out if you have a right to compensation because of an injury you sustained while on a watercraft.

The most common cause of boat accidents is a careless, negligent, or inebriated operator. Accidents may also be caused by malfunctions in the mechanical or supernatant systems of a boat. In the aftermath of a boat accident, performing a thorough investigation of the circumstances surrounding the event is crucial to establishing a strong case. An experienced boat accident lawyer with Eisenberg Gilchrist & Morton can conduct such an investigation, thereby increasing your chances of receiving compensation for your injuries.

Because not everyone is familiar with all of the laws in Utah that pertain to boat operation, having an accident lawyer familiar with the complex legal and technical issues involved can be an important asset to those who have been injured in an accident. If you or someone you love has been seriously injured on a watercraft in or around Salt Lake City, Utah, please contact a boat accident lawyer at Eisenberg Gilchrist & Morton today. Our personal injury attorneys possess the experience, dedication, and legal expertise required to help our clients obtain the compensation to which they are entitled.

Pedestrian Accident Cases

Pedestrian accidents are an ever-present danger on our roadways, despite the obligation of drivers to obey traffic safety laws. The National Center for Statistics and Analysis reports that a pedestrian is injured in an auto accident every seven minutes. A pedestrian accident may be caused by a driver who fails to abide by posted speed limits, negligently turns at an intersection, operates their vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or is distracted by their radio. Additionally, with the advent of cell phones, drivers have yet another source of distraction, further increasing the danger a pedestrian faces on our streets.

In establishing a pedestrian accident case, it is vital to demonstrate that the driver's negligence was the cause of the accident. If you've been in an accident in Utah or elsewhere, the driver's insurance company will try to prove that it was an oversight on your part that led to the accident. As such, an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer who can demonstrate the culpability of the driver may be your most valuable asset.

Because personal injury attorneys often handle hundreds of claims to help them cover the expenses of advertising, many do not have the time to attend to each case as needed. At Eisenberg Gilchrist & Morton in Utah, the pedestrian accident lawyer assigned to your case will be responsible for only a limited number of claims, which allows your lawyer to devote as much time as is required to effectively establish your case. Additionally, because we work on a contingency basis, you will not have to pay any fees unless you are compensated for your damages.

If you live in Utah and have been the victim of a pedestrian accident, please contact a personal injury lawyer at Eisenberg Gilchrist & Morton. Through our resources, reputation, and commitment, we can help individuals get through the difficult recovery process following an accident.