Boating accidents in Connecticut are fairly common, as there were nearly 90,000 registered water vessels in 2023. The popularity of boating and water activities increases the risk that a boat accident will occur, and if you are involved in a collision while boating, you may wonder what the protocol is for contacting the insurance company.
The seasoned boat accident attorneys at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, can help you navigate the insurance claims process, including talking to insurance companies after a Connecticut boating accident. Your priority should be healing from the accident, and you can focus on your health when you leave the claim and legal processes up to our experienced lawyers.
It’s important that you contact your insurance company after a boating accident, even if you were not at fault for the accident, but you should always speak to a lawyer first. You will likely need to speak to the other boater’s insurance company, as well, and we can arrange for this to occur with your lawyer present. This will ensure that you are not taken advantage of, as the primary goal of the insurance company is to save money by minimizing your injuries and trying to prove that you were at fault in some way. Insurance companies prioritize profit. Neither your insurance provider nor the other boater’s provider have your best interests in mind. Their goal is to pay you as little as possible for your accident claim, which is not the treatment you deserve. We will negotiate directly with the insurance company to fight for a fair settlement.
D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, has been helping clients navigate boating accident insurance claims for over 100 combined years. Our experience sets us apart and gives our clients a greater chance of receiving fair settlements from insurance providers.
Aside from reaching out to a lawyer before contacting the insurance companies about your Connecticut boating accident, there are various other steps that are crucial in the aftermath of a collision. If you are able, do the following after a boat accident:
You will also want to ensure that you collect as much information as possible from the other involved parties. This includes names, insurance information, and contact details.
While any accident has the potential to cause serious injuries, boating accidents present a unique danger that does not exist in most other vehicle collisions: drowning. In addition to drowning and near-drowning injuries, a boat accident can cause:
The accident attorneys at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, have extensive experience navigating the complexities of injury claims caused by negligent and reckless conduct. When you want aggressive yet compassionate representation, contact us to schedule a free consultation. We will provide advice on talking to insurance companies after a Connecticut boating accident.
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