Injured in a boating accident at Candlewood Lake, Lake Zoar, Bantam Lake, or any lake? The Nicholas Law Firm’s experienced Connecticut boating accident attorneys fight for maximum compensation across Connecticut.
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Fatalities: Annual boating-related deaths across the U.S. in 2023.
2,100+
Injuries: People injured in boating accidents every year.
$63M+
Economic Loss: Annual financial toll of boating accidents in 2023.
In Connecticut, boating accidents on lakes and rivers, often caused by boating under the influence or operator inattention, lead to severe injuries. Our Connecticut boating accident lawyers build strong cases to protect your rights.
Taking these steps after a boating accident can strengthen your claim:
Injuries like drowning-related trauma, fractures, or head injuries need prompt medical attention and documentation for your claim.
Photograph the accident site, boat damage, and injuries to support your Connecticut boating accident claim.
Notify the Connecticut State Police or Coast Guard for an official report, including witness details.
Don’t post about the accident or injuries; insurers may use posts to dispute your personal injury claim.
Contact The Nicholas Law Firm at (860) 489-1878 for a free consultation to protect your rights under Connecticut’s 2-year statute of limitations.
We advocate for victims of boating accidents across Connecticut, holding negligent operators and companies accountable for their actions.
Our Connecticut boating accident lawyers have successfully recovered claims for victims of watercraft accidents, including jet ski, speedboat, and recreational boating incidents. We fight for maximum settlements for catastrophic injuries and wrongful death claims.
We understand Northwest Connecticut’s lakes and waterways, including Bantam Lake, Candlewood Lake, and the Farmington River. Our knowledge of state boating regulations and local courts allows us to build strong, evidence-based cases.
We investigate all aspects of the crash, from operator error and intoxication to equipment failure and weather conditions. We analyze police and Coast Guard reports, witness statements, and operator records to determine liability.
Our contingency fee structure means you pay nothing unless we win your case, ensuring all victims have access to skilled legal representation.
Our Connecticut boating accident attorneys pursue every form of compensation available under state law to help victims recover physically and financially after water-related injuries.
Full coverage for emergency rescue, hospital stays, surgeries, rehabilitation, physical therapy, and treatment for injuries such as drowning-related trauma, fractures, or spinal cord injuries.
Compensation for emotional distress, PTSD, chronic pain, and diminished quality of life caused by the boating accident.
Recovery of missed income, loss of future earning capacity, and compensation for long-term disability caused by severe injuries.
Reimbursement for boat repairs or total replacement, along with damaged personal belongings such as gear, electronics, or watercraft equipment.
Seek medical attention immediately, even if injuries seem minor. Report the accident to local law enforcement or the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP). Gather information from other operators, take photos of the scene, and avoid admitting fault.
Liability can fall on the boat operator, rental companies, manufacturers (for equipment defects), or other negligent parties. Connecticut follows maritime negligence standards, and a lawyer can help determine who is at fault.
Yes, you can still seek compensation. While not wearing a life jacket may be considered when evaluating comparative negligence, it does not bar you from filing a claim in Connecticut.
Boating accident settlements vary from $15,000 to millions, depending on the severity of injuries and property damage. Compensation typically covers medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and boat repairs. A lawyer can provide a detailed evaluation of your case.
We guide you through claims against negligent boat operators or companies, addressing issues like boating under the influence or operator inattention, under Connecticut law and maritime regulations.
Analyze accident reports, witness statements, and operator records to establish liability.
Collect medical records, surveillance footage, and expert testimony on accident reconstruction.
Handle communications with insurers to secure fair settlements, addressing comparative fault issues.
Ready to litigate for fair compensation if negotiations fail.
Pursue all damages, including medical costs, pain and suffering, and property damage.
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Proven Success in Securing Compensation
$1,333,672
Closed head injury with concussion and traumatic brain injury, improved with treatment over time; no surgery required.
$1,295,000
Motor vehicle accident resulting in a wrongful death claim, with compensation obtained for the estate and surviving family.
$1,100,000
Injured as a passenger in a motor vehicle accident, sustained multiple fractures requiring surgery, and made a strong recovery.
$1,000,000
Low back injury with multiple surgeries, additional knee surgeries, and early retirement due to ongoing disability.
$900,000
Client’s workplace head trauma caused permanent damage, with settlement addressing long-term care needs.
$850,000
Passenger in a head-on collision, sustained fractures requiring surgeries and made a good recovery
$850,000
Decedent was passenger in motor vehicle that was struck by hit and run Defendant driver who fled the scene.
$840,000
Passengers injured by a DUI driver; bars notified. One required triple-level cervical fusion, the other sustained significant scarring.
$750,000
Motorcycle passenger accident resulting in wrongful death; policy limits fully recovered.
$688,000
Rear-end work truck accident causing neck and lower back injuries requiring lumbar fusion.
$680,000
Low back injury with multiple surgeries; received Social Security benefits before ultimately returning to work.
$629,569
Fully contested case involving a back injury from an accident; required surgeries, went to a formal hearing where we prevailed, and the client made a good recovery.
$610,000
Head injury with concussion, inner ear damage, memory issues, chest pain, lower back spasms, and multiple injuries to hip, knee, and broken ankle.
$593,000
Work-related knee injury requiring total knee arthroscopy, followed by infection and multiple corrective surgeries.
$575,000
Severe injuries to head, vision, back, shoulder, hip, and leg, causing constant pain and lasting daily limitations.
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