Sterling Heights boating accident lawyer

Why Sterling Heights Boating Accident Victims Choose Lee Steinberg Law Firm

A boating accident can cause devastating injuries in just a few seconds on the water.

For more than 50 years, the Lee Steinberg Law Firm has fought for injured boaters across Michigan. Sterling Heights residents are minutes from Lake St. Clair and the Clinton River, among the busiest recreational boating waters in Macomb County. When a negligent operator causes an accident, our Sterling Heights 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

No one injured on the water should have to choose between getting legal help and paying their bills. Our Sterling Heights boating accident lawyers handle every case on a contingency fee basis, which means there are never any upfront fees or out-of-pocket costs. We only get paid if and when we recover money for you. If we do not win, you do not pay. It is that straightforward.

Free Consultation With a Sterling Heights Boating Accident Lawyer

In the days after an accident on the water, it is hard to know what your claim is worth or which parties may be liable.

That is why we offer free, no-obligation consultations. A Sterling Heights boating accident lawyer will review the details of your case, help you understand your legal options, and explain how we can help, all at no cost and in complete confidence.

Common Causes of Sterling Heights Boating Accidents

Most boating accidents are caused by negligence. On Lake St. Clair and the waters near Sterling Heights, common causes include:

• Distracted or careless boat operators
• Drunk or impaired boating
• Speeding and unsafe maneuvers near other vessels
• Collisions with boats, docks, or fixed objects
• Missing or inadequate safety equipment
• Overloaded or poorly maintained boats and rentals

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 Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights or anywhere in Macomb County, our attorneys are ready to help.

Talk to a Sterling Heights 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.