Monroe Boating Accident Lawyers

Why Monroe Boating Accident Victims Choose Lee Steinberg Law Firm

Open water boating brings higher speeds and bigger risks, and a negligent operator can cause serious harm. For more than 50 years, the Lee Steinberg Law Firm has fought for injured boaters throughout Michigan.

Monroe sits on the shore of Lake Erie, with the River Raisin running through the county and heavy recreational boating all summer long. When negligence causes an accident on these waters, our Monroe boating accident attorneys are ready to help.

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

Access to a strong attorney should not depend on the size of your bank account.

That is why there are never any retainers, hourly charges, or hidden fees when you hire our Monroe boating accident attorneys. We front the costs of building your case and collect a fee only if we obtain a recovery for you.

The Lee Steinberg promise is simple: no win, no fee.

Free Consultation With a Monroe Boating Accident Lawyer

Insurance companies often reach out quickly after a boating accident, and it can be hard to know what to say or sign.

Before you talk to them, talk to us for free. An experienced Monroe boating accident attorney will evaluate your situation, answer your questions honestly, and make sure you understand your rights before you make any decisions.

Common Causes of Monroe Boating Accidents

Most boating accidents are caused by negligence. On Lake Erie and the waters around Monroe, common causes include:

• Operators failing to keep a proper lookout
• Boating under the influence
• Reckless wakes and speeding near swimmers
• Defective steering, engines, or fuel systems
• Personal watercraft and jet-ski negligence
• Ignoring storm warnings and rough water

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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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 in Monroe or on Lake Erie, our attorneys are ready to review your case at no cost.

Talk to a Monroe 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.