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Boating Accident Lawyers in Indiana and Illinois

Compensation for watercraft injuries

Visitors converge on the peaceful lakes of Northwest Indiana to enjoy their pristine beauty and quiet serenity. A fun family outing can quickly turn into tragedy, however, when boaters fail to abide by safety standards and basic respect for other boaters, swimmers and water sport enthusiasts. The members of the Rubino Ruman, Crosmer, Smith, Sersic & Polen legal team have spent their lives on the waters of the region and are dedicated to preserving their safe enjoyment for residents and tourists. We hold negligent boaters accountable for:

Understanding the causes of boating injuries

If you are injured in or by a watercraft, you require the extensive knowledge of a boating accident attorney. Indiana and Illinois laws govern the safe operation of watercraft and the rules of right of way. Boaters are responsible for knowing and obeying statutes regarding:

  • Minimum age requirements for driving motorized vessels
  • Speed and no-wake restrictions
  • Water right of way rules and interference with navigation
  • Maximum weight and horsepower capacity
  • Proper nighttime and navigation lighting
  • Correct equipment for the type of watercraft
  • Functioning fire extinguishers
  • Visual distress signaling devices
  • Personal floatation devices (PFD) or life vests
  • Boating under the influence (BUI)
  • Water skiing, wakeboarding and tubing regulations
  • Filing of accident reports

These statutes are designed to promote the sharing of the lakes by sailing vessels, speed boats, fisherpersons, personal watercraft, swimmers and sportspersons. Boating accidents can result in head and spinal damage, drowning, abrasions, lacerations and propeller injuries. With a century and a half of combined experience, our boating accident lawyers are vastly familiar with the causes of accidents on the water and the types of injuries that occur, and we are ready to help you pursue compensation from negligent boaters.

If injured on the lakes of Northwest Indiana, boating attorneys at Rubino Ruman are available

Rubino Ruman has offices in Dyer, Hammond and Chicago and serves clients throughout Indiana and Illinois, including Lake, Porter and Tippecanoe counties in Northwest Indiana.

Call Rubino Ruman at 219-227-4037 or contact our law firm online to schedule a free consultation.