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Boating AccidentsAccording to a recent boating accident study, there are over 5000 boating accidents each year in the United States. Several hundred of these accidents that occur in the State of Michigan result in death and serious injuries to Michigan boaters. Michigan boating accident data show that many fatal boating accident victims drown because they were not wearing a personal floatation device. Many lives could be saved if boaters always wear life jackets.

 

Michigan boating accidents involve motorboats, including cabin motorboats, personal watercraft, as well as non-motorized craft, such as canoes and kayaks. The most common types of Michigan boating accidents involve a collision with other vessels or with a fixed object, falling overboard, capsizing and water skiing accidents. Boating accidents occur because of inattention, carelessness or inexperience of the boating operator, excessive speed, mechanical failures, improper behavior by passengers or skiers and operating watercraft in hazardous waters. Alcohol use is a contributing factor to many Michigan boating accidents. Boating operators have a legal obligation to operate their watercraft in a safe and responsible manner.

 

Victims of Michigan boating accidents may suffer death or serious injuries that require long-term hospitalization and rehabilitation, loss of wages and difficulties in assuming normal daily activities. If you, a friend or loved one has been injured in a Michigan boating accident, it is important that you speak with a knowledgeable and experienced Michigan boating accident lawyer to learn how you can protect your rights. Complete the online form for a free case evaluation or call the toll-free number of The Law Offices of Henry M. Hanflik at 1 (888) 905-4632.

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What you should know about Negligence?

Q:
What is "negligence"?
A:
Negligence is a legal term for fault that simply means failing to act as a reasonably careful person or business would act under the same or similar circumstances.
 
Q:
Can both parties in a negligence lawsuit be negligent at the same time?
A:
Yes. If you are injured by the negligent action of another, but you contributed to the accident by your failure to exercise reasonably prudent care, you are guilty of comparative negligence. You may also be guilty of a form of comparative negligence if you voluntarily expose yourself to danger - by riding a roller coaster without wearing a seat belt, or working with a neighbor's power saw or other dangerous tool if your are inexperienced or fail to use a safety guard.
 
Q:
If I am partially responsible for being injured as a result of somebody else's negligence, can I still claim damages?
A:
In Michigan, the courts apply the rule of comparative negligence, which holds that even if you are guilty of contributory negligence, you may recover damages reduced in proportion to the amount of negligence for which you are responsible. However, if you are more than 50 percent responsible, you may not be able to recover pain and suffering damages. The percentage of negligence is determined by the court and/or the jury.
 
Q:
How would the amount of an award in my negligence case be determined?
A:
The award would be determined by consideration of the victim's losses and the dollar value judged to adequately compensate for the victim's pain and suffering. The victim's losses can include the inability to work, the impact of the injuries upon the victim's life, and, in some cases, the amount of the medical costs needed to treat the victim's injuries. The total of these is known as damages. However, if the Defendant has shown flagrant disregard of the safety of the injured victim, additional damages may be recovered.
 
   

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