Flint boating accident lawyer

Why Flint Boating Accident Victims Trust Lee Steinberg Law Firm

A boating accident can leave victims with serious injuries and a long, difficult recovery.

For more than 50 years, the Lee Steinberg Law Firm has fought for injured boaters across Michigan, and our Flint office is right in the community. Flint-area boaters head to waters like Lake Fenton, Mott Lake, and the Flint River in Genesee County. When a negligent operator causes an accident on these waters, our Flint boating accident attorneys are ready to step in.

Our attorneys have earned recognition from some of the most respected organizations in the profession. Members of our firm have repeatedly been named Super Lawyers, and Co-President Eric Steinberg is a former President of the Michigan Association for Justice. When you hire our Michigan boating accident lawyers, you gain decades of experience and the resources to fight for the maximum compensation available under Michigan law.

No Fee Guarantee

We believe every injured boater deserves strong legal representation, no matter their financial situation.

That is why our Flint boating accident attorneys work strictly on a contingency fee basis. There are no upfront costs, no retainers, and no hourly bills. We advance the expenses needed to investigate and pursue your claim, and you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

Our promise is simple: if we do not win your case, you owe us nothing.

Free Consultation With a Flint Boating Accident Lawyer

After a boating accident, you likely have urgent questions about medical bills, lost wages, and who can be held responsible for what happened.

Our consultations are always free. During your case review, an experienced Flint boating accident attorney will listen to what happened, explain your rights, answer your questions, and outline the best path forward. There is no obligation, and everything you share stays confidential.

Common Causes of Flint Boating Accidents

Most boating accidents are caused by negligence. On the waters around Flint, common causes include:

• Operator inattention and distraction
• Boating under the influence (BUI) of alcohol or drugs
• Excessive speed and reckless operation
• Mechanical defects and equipment failures
• Failure to respond to weather and water conditions
• Inexperienced or unlicensed operators

Michigan Boating Laws and Your Right to Compensation

A boating accident claim is rarely as simple as it looks, because more than one law and more than one party can be involved. Michigan holds boat operators to clear safety standards: it is illegal to operate a vessel with a blood alcohol level of 0.08% or higher, operators must travel at a safe speed and keep a proper lookout, and serious accidents must be reported to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Depending on what happened, an at-fault operator, the boat's owner, a rental business, or a parts manufacturer may share responsibility for your injuries. The deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit in Michigan is generally three years, but maritime law and claims against public entities can change that, sometimes significantly. Because Michigan applies a modified comparative fault rule, you can still recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault. Learn more on our Michigan boating accident page, and let our Flint boating accident attorneys handle the legal fight for you.

Deep Resources and Aggressive Investigation

Boating cases are rarely as simple as the insurance company suggests, and injured boaters often face unfair claims that they should have known better. Overcoming that takes preparation and proof. Our Flint boating accident attorneys partner with respected experts, from marine accident reconstructionists and physicians to economists and life-care planners, to show exactly how the accident occurred and what it will cost over a lifetime. We move fast to secure the evidence that wins these cases: scene and vessel photographs, marina and witness accounts, maintenance and registration records, DNR documentation, and the records that connect your injuries to the negligence that caused them.

Trial-Ready Flint Boating Accident Attorneys

Some firms never intend to try a case, and insurance companies know it, which is one reason injured boaters are so often lowballed. We take a different approach. Every Flint boating accident case we accept is built for trial from day one. Our attorneys file the necessary motions, depose witnesses, and develop strategies designed to win in front of a jury if the insurer will not pay what the case is worth. That trial-ready reputation frequently pushes insurance companies to offer fair settlements rather than face us in court.

Proven Results for Injured Michigan Boaters

Over more than 50 years, the Lee Steinberg Law Firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for injured Michiganders, including people who suffered serious, life-changing injuries in accidents on the water. Every case is unique, and past results never guarantee a particular outcome. What our history does show is a steady commitment to fighting for the full compensation injured boaters deserve.

You can review our recent results to see examples of what our firm has recovered for injured Michiganders. If you were injured in a boating accident near Flint or anywhere in Genesee County, our local team is ready to help.

Talk to a Flint Boating Accident Lawyer Today

After a boating accident, evidence on the water can disappear quickly and deadlines start running right away. The sooner you call, the sooner we can protect your rights. Reach out anytime to contact our team for a free, no-obligation consultation. There are no fees unless we win your case.

Call 1-800-LEE-FREE (1-800-533-3733) — available 24/7.