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If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in a boat accident or collision caused by the negligence of the boat driver, call a Washington boat accident attorney at Andrew Kim Law Firm, PLLC for a free initial consultation at 1-800-636-3676.

We live in one of the most beautiful regions in the country, surrounded by the Cascade and Olympic mountains, many rivers and lakes, and the Pacific Ocean.  During the summer months, we head out to the water in our boats to cruise around, swim, fish, water ski in Lake Washington in Seattle, Lake Sammamish, American Lake in Tacoma, Lake Chelan, and Moses Lake.  Or maybe we set sail in Puget Sound for the San Juan Islands, or go on a fishing trip off the Washington coast near Ocean Shores, Westport, Grays Harbor County.

Unfortunately, accidents happen on the water with boats just like on the roadway with cars, and when they do happen, the injuries can be more serious and sometimes end in tragic death of a boating passenger.  The causes of the boat crashes can be reckless speed, inattention, or usually the combination of drinking and driving.

Just recently a man was sentenced to three counts of homicide by watercraft for being under the influence of alcohol when he capsized a boat on the Nisqually River June 12, 2008 causing the deaths of three people who were thrown overboard.  In another case on Lake Washington, a motorboat collided with a sailboat that was moored just off the shoreline when it was traveling at a high rate of speed.  And in Lake Sammamish, a boater ran over a swimmer in mid afternoon severing the swimmer's limb with the boat propeller.

We can help you sort through and answer the many questions that are probably running through your mind after an accident or loss.  For example, do I have a claim, who do I file against, what insurance coverages are available, are there time constraints for bringing an action, can I get my medical bills paid, what about my wage loss, who will investigate the accident and preserve the evidence?

Call a Seattle boat accident attorney, Bellevue boat accident, at 1-800-636-3676 and speak with a boat injury lawyer now.
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  • Washington Boating Safety: Importance of Life Vests   
    Description: Life jackets are called life jackets for a reason - they can be the difference between a minor boating accident injury and a boating accident fatality. Do you know the Washington State life jacket boating laws? Learn more to keep your boating adventures safe and injury-free this summer in Washington.
  • The Most Common Boating Accident Injuries In Washington State   
    Description: As you might guess, boating accident injuries are quite different from accident injuries sustained in other types of vehicles. Among the most common boating accident injuries in Washington State are lacerations, head injuries, drowning, and hypothermia.
  • Boat Accidents And Hypothermia | Washington Boat Accident Injury Lawyer   
    Description: Hypothermia is an extremely dangerous condition in which your core body temperature drops to unsafe levels - and it is a common consequence of boating accidents during cold Washington State winters. Wearing the proper boating gear, such as a wetsuit, life jacket, and waterproof layers, is key to preventing hypothermia - as is initially avoiding a capsizing incident.
  • What To Do If Your Boat Capsizes | Washington State Boat Accident Attorney   
    Description: No matter what the reason for your capsizing accident, it is vital to know what to do in the minutes and hours after your boat capsizes. In addition, learning the safety precautions to take before a capsizing incident can save you from boat accident injuries and boat accident fatalities.
  • Common Causes of Capsizing Boats | Preventing Boat Capsizing | Washington State Boat Accident Lawyer   
    Description: Most boat accident injuries and boat accident fatalities involve the water vessel capsizing and throwing the boat's occupants overboard. How does a capsizing incident take place, and what are the common reasons that a boat capsizes? Learn the most common causes of boat capsizing accidents.
  • Boat Accidents And Speeding | Washington Boat Accident Attorneys   
    Description: A weekend on a Washington State Lake on your boat can be a fun activity for all involved - but speeding in your boat or racing irresponsibly can lead to serious boat accidents and boat accident injuries. Learn more about the dangers of speeding in your motorboat, speedboat, or cigar boat.
  • Boater Fatigue And Washington Boat Accidents   
    Description: Boating under the influence slows your reaction times, impairs your judgment, and increases your chances of a boating accident. But did you know that boating fatigue can cause the exact same things? Learn more about boater's fatigue, why it happens, and how it can make your day on the water more dangerous.
  • National Boating Statistics   
    Description: How safe is boating, and how can you make your boat trip safer? One way we can learn to prevent future boating accidents is to read about the most common causes of past boat accidents. What are the most common causes of boat accidents? How many boat accidents happened across the country last year? Find out by reading our boat accident statistics.
  • Boating Under The Influence   
    Description: Boating can be great fun for the whole family on the weekends or during vacations. However, drinking and boating can be a potentially deadly mix that could harm you, your family, or others on the water. Learn more about boating under the influence.

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  • Coast Guard News and Video
  • U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Boat Safety Course

    Description: The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary boat safety course is designed to be an introductory course to meet the boating education needs of recreational boaters.

  • Who May Legally Operate a Boat or PWC in Washington State

    Description: Current requirements are as follows and will remain in effect.

    You must be at least 14 years of age to operate a personal watercraft legally.
    It is illegal to lease, hire, or rent a personal watercraft to anyone under 16 years of age.

  • Adventures in Boating Washington Handbook

    Description: Boating Basics Section, It's the Law Section, Other Information, Boating Checklist, Washington State Parks Moorage Permits, Washington State Pump-out Locations, Tide Tables for Washington,
    Boaters' Reference & Phone Directory, Killer Whale Viewing Guidelines and Laws

  • It's the Law: Specifically for Skiing
  • It's the Law: Specifically for PWCs

    Description: There are additional legal requirements that apply specifically to the operation of PWCs on Washington waters.

  • Boating Safety Education in Washington

    Description: Washington’s mandatory boater education law will eventually require all Washington recreational motorboat operators to carry a Boater Education Card, which shows that they have completed a basic boater education course. This applies to operators 12 years and older operating any type of vessel powered by 15 horsepower or more.

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10655 NE 4th Street
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Bellevue, WA 98004
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