Boating-Crash Injuries: $775,000 Settlement Secured
Boating Accident Settlement
Serious injuries, clear negligence, and a results-driven plan—Bodewell delivers for boat-crash victims in Alabama & Georgia
Our clients’ relaxing day on the water turned into emergency treatment and months of recovery when another operator failed to keep a proper lookout and safe speed, triggering a high-impact collision. Bodewell handled the investigation, evidence, and negotiations—so our clients could focus on healing. If you’re navigating a boating crash in Alabama or Georgia, our boating accident settlement experience can help you move forward.
Case Snapshot
- Clients: Two injured boaters struck by a driver operating at an unsafe speed without proper lookout
- Key Injuries: Orthopedic and soft-tissue trauma with ongoing pain and treatment needs
- Liability: Negligent operation; violation of safe-speed and lookout rules
- Result: $775,000 settlement obtained before trial
How We Proved the Claim
| Proof Step | Why It Mattered |
|---|---|
| Scene reconstruction using photos, vessel damage patterns, and officer measurements | Demonstrated impact angles consistent with excessive speed and failure to yield/lookout |
| Eyewitness and passenger statements collected promptly | Corroborated unsafe approach and established timeline before memories faded |
| Medical records and expert summaries tied treatment to crash forces | Linked causation and quantified past/future medical costs |
| Insurance policy and coverage analysis | Identified all available limits and preserved claims against responsible parties |
| Negotiation leverage built through demand package and readiness for litigation | Moved the carrier to resolve the case without trial risk for our clients |
Why Choose Bodewell
| Advantage | Benefit to You |
|---|---|
| Boat-crash investigation know-how | We secure marine evidence fast before it disappears |
| Focused on Alabama & Georgia waterways | Local rules, venues, and insurers—no learning curve |
| Trial-ready negotiation | Higher leverage to resolve your case on strong terms |
| Direct attorney access | Clear answers, frequent updates, and stress off your plate |
Compensation We Pursue
- Medical bills (ER, imaging, surgery, rehab)
- Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life
- Future care, medications, and therapy
- Scarring and permanent limitations
- Property and equipment damage
- Punitive damages where law allows
Deadlines in Alabama & Georgia
Many claims must be filed within two years; some notices are shorter—call to confirm your exact deadline. Alabama generally applies contributory negligence and a two-year statute of limitations, with a six-month municipal notice for certain claims. Georgia applies modified comparative fault with a two-year statute, and some city/county claims require earlier ante-litem notices.
What To Do Now
- Get needed medical care and follow your treatment plan.
- Photograph vessel damage, injuries, and the crash location if possible.
- Save repair estimates, bills, and all correspondence.
- Do not give a recorded statement before speaking with counsel.
- Call Bodewell for a free strategy session.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. This page provides general information, not legal advice.