As a lake and boat accident law firm the Law Office of James R. Snell, Jr., LLC, represents those who are injured as a result of other's negligence or lawlessness. Boating accidents are an all to common occurance in South Carolina.
Injuries may occur as a result of:
Speed boats recklessly running through congested areas
Boats failing to yield the right of way
Failure to honor no wake zones
Drunk boaters
Boats running at night without lights
Boats colliding with skiers, swimmers or tubes
There are many causes for these accidents. There is no training or licensing requirement to operate a boat in South Carolina. Inexperienced operators may become distracted or inebriated while out on the water. Negligent or drunk boat operation in South Carolina are criminal offenses, and those injured in severe boating accidents truely are victims.
If you have been injured as a result of another's negligent or unlawful operation of a boat please contact the boating injury law firm of the Law Office of James R. Snell, Jr., LLC. There is no charge to have us evaluate your case.