On the inland rivers and other waters of the United States, boats unfortunately collide with each other (collision) and fixed structures (allision). Collisions and allisions are some of the most feared accidents in the maritime industry. These accidents can result in catastrophes. Lives can be lost and other serious damage can occur. Vessels collide, run aground, strike a bridge, or crush a dock. This can result in claims for personal injury, property damage, cargo damage, and breach of contract. Numerous insurance companies, varying commercial interests, and a crowd of lawyers rapidly converge on these accidents.
Further, every marine casualty involving death, serious personal injury, material loss of property, or serious injury to a vessel must be reported within five days to the U.S. Coast Guard, which has statutory authority to investigate marine casualties. Between catastrophe and investigation by local, state, and federal authorities, vessel accidents can be a stressful time for corporations, vessel owners, crew, and the affected parties.
These cases commonly involve complex maritime law, admiralty procedure and law, and complex jurisdictional challenges. Additionally, these cases often attract substantial media attention which only adds to the importance of effective, coordinated, and informed legal representation of your interests if you have been involved in a collision or allision.
When it comes to handling your claims or defense related to a collision or allision on the rivers of the United States, it is crucial to partner with an experienced attorney who understands the law and the idiosyncrasies of accidents like these. At Goldstein and Price, L.C., our maritime attorneys are experienced with handling complex and significant collisions and allisions. We have handled cases involving dozens and even hundreds of claimants. We have handled cases where the claimed damages exceed millions of dollars.
A seasoned attorney like those at Goldstein and Price, Attorneys at Law, can be the difference between compounding the disaster and securing your personal or business interests for the future. If you or your company has been involved in a collision or allision on the water, call Goldstein and Price, Attorneys at Law, today.