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Boat Accidents

Erie, Pennsylvania Boat Accident Lawyers

While there are no painted lines on lakes, rivers, and reservoirs, boats are required to follow a strict set of rules and regulations. When these regulations are not followed and an accident occurs that results in serious injuries, it is important to quickly contact an experienced Erie boating accident attorney.

Skilled Erie, Pennsylvania Boating Accident Lawyers

The attorneys at Bernard & Stuczynski have been representing boating accident victims in Erie, Pennsylvania for more than thirty years. As the number recreational boats on Lake Erie’s Presque Isle Bay, Lake Erie, Chautauqua Lake, the Allegheny River, Canadohta Lake, and Findley Lake in New York have increased, so has the number of boating accidents.

Boaters and jet ski riders are required to operate their watercraft in a controlled matter and follow Coast Guard regulations at all times. When this does not happen, the injuries that result from boating accidents can be just as severe as those associated with car accidents . When water is involved, there is an increased risk of drowning and wrongful death claims associated with boating accidents.

We have successfully represented a number of boating accident cases. Often boating accident cases are difficult to pursue, so insurance companies rarely make fair initial offers. We understand how to develop boating accident cases, secure witness’ statements, and investigate claims of boating under the influence (BUI).

Working with our Clients

Our attorneys take boating accident cases very seriously. Our experienced personal inury lawyers understand that the injuries caused by Erie boating accidents can have significant physical and financial consequences. We offer all prospective clients a free initial consultation with the lawyer that will be representing their case, and we take all our boating accident cases on a contingency basis. Our objective is to take care of the legal issues associated with your boating accident, so all you have to worry about is moving forward with your life.

Contact our Erie, Pennsylvania Boating Accidents Lawyers

If you or a member of your family has been injured in a boating or jet ski accident, please contact the Erie, Pennsylvania boating accident attorneys at Bernard & Stuczynski  for a free initial consultation. Our lawyers can be reached by phone at 814-452-6232 or 1-800-999-0750 outside the Erie area, or by filling out the intake form on the Contact Us page.

Bernard & Stuczynski represents boat accident clients throughout northwestern Pennsylvania including Erie County, Crawford County, Warren County, Mercer County, Clarion County, Lawrence County, Venango County, and the cities of Erie, Edinboro, Meadville, Warren, Oil City, Franklin, Sharon, Presque Isle, North East, Fairview, Girard, Titusville, Corry, Mercer, Union City, Grove City, Clarion, Bradford, Youngsville, and New Castle.