Boat Accident Lawyer Ottawa

Ontario is a great place for recreation, with many beautiful waterways and trails. Unfortunately, a boat, ATV or snowmobile accident can result in life changing injuries. These kinds of accidents trigger complicated legal issues that are specific to the activity in question.

WVG Law Group will help you navigate the legal process, while fighting for the compensation you deserve. We will deal with the lawyers and insurance companies, so you can focus on your recovery.

HOW TO KNOW IF YOU ARE ENTITLED TO DAMAGES?

If you intend to file a claim, you should be able to prove that the at-fault driver had a duty of care and breached that duty of care. All boaters on Ontario waters have a duty to drive safely and avoid reckless behaviors that would put other people in danger. This would include:

• Drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol;
• Drive while distracted;
• Make illegal turns;
• Fail to keep their boats safe;
• High speed boating; or
• Engage in other illegal or reckless behaviors.

If your accident was caused by a negligent driver, you have the right to pursue compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages you have incurred as a result. Unfortunately, even if it seems obvious that another person is liable for your damages, you still might run into a dispute at some point during the claims process. This is where WVG Law Group can help.

The Firm knows the strategies used by insurance companies and defendants in boating accident cases to reduce their liability. Insurance adjusters might try to manipulate you into making a recorded statement that can be used against you. They might offer a low settlement before you know the full extent of your injuries. They might even review your social media profiles for images that can be used to dispute the severity of your injuries.

No matter what the insurance adjuster tells you, the insurance company is likely not on your side when you file a claim against them. You should never speak to the insurance adjuster—and you certainly should not accept a settlement offer—without consulting an experienced car accident lawyer.

The first step in your case is proving that the at-fault boat, ATV or snowmobile operator committed a wrongful or negligent act, which gave rise to your losses.

The factors to consider in determining whether a boat, ATV or snowmobile operator was negligent vary greatly from one activity to another. Contact WVG Law Group today for a free assessment of your case. 

HOW MUCH IS YOUR CLAIM WORTH?

No lawyer in Ontario can guarantee a specific outcome for your case. It is important to know that there are numerous factors that will influence whether your claim is successful and the amount of compensation you ultimately recover.

Those factors include:

• The cost of the medical bills you have incurred;
• The cost of any future medical treatment you will need;
• The amount of income you lost due to your injuries;
• Whether your injuries have affected your future earning capacity;
• Whether you required home modifications to accommodate your injury;
• The cost of fixing your vehicle; or
• Whether your injury caused scarring, disability, or the loss of a bodily function.