Boating Accidents

Lawyers for Boat Accident Victims

Summertime in Connecticut means thousands of people take to our beautiful lakes in boats to fish, water ski, tube, or just enjoy the outdoors. Sadly, every summer people are injured or killed in boating accidents.

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In recent years, Connecticut has taken steps to make boating safer for everyone. Today you must be 16 years old and licensed to operate a boat. In addition, it is now illegal to drink alcohol and drive a boat while impaired. While these measures are well intentioned, the culture of boating is hard to change.

At D'Amico, Griffin and Pettinicchi, LLC our attorneys represent people who have been seriously injured in boat accidents as well as the survivors of those who suffered a wrongful death in a boat accident.

We represent victims of boating accidents involving:

• Unlicensed drivers
• Boating while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Speeding
• Boating at night
• Jet skis
• Accidental drowning
• Failure to observe boating regulations

Boaters who are pulling a water skier are often so focused on the skier that they fail to watch the water in front of them. They may collide with another boat or run over a swimmer or skier. Not all accidents happen on ski boats. People who drink too much while fishing, riding a jet ski, or partying on a house boat, or pontoon can also pose serious dangers.

If a boat accident turned a fun summer day into a tragedy for you or a family member, please contact an attorney at D'Amico, Griffin and Pettinicchi, LLC to discuss your case. We offer a free consultation and case evaluation. We represent boat accident victims on a contingency basis so you pay no attorney fees unless we win compensation in your case.

From our offices in Watertown, Connecticut, we represent clients in various locales within the State of Connecticut.

Learn more: Visit our boating accident information center.