Alaska Maritime Accident Attorney

Answers from a Knowledgeable Anchorage Personal Injury Lawyer at Your Service

Have you suffered a serious injury or lost a loved one due to a boating or a fishing accident in Alaska? If you are searching for trustworthy legal help in your situation, get in touch with my firm at the Law Offices of David Henderson. Whether your accident was work-related or non-work-related, commercial or tourist, I work to form a strategic plan to help you get the compensation you need and deserve.

The following are some common types of maritime accidents:

• Airboat accidents
• Boat tenders accidents
• Wakeboarding accidents
• Waterskiing accidents
• Kayak accidents
• Jet ski accidents
• Canoe accidents
• Inflatable boat accidents

Accidents can occur in rivers, creeks, and oceans, just to name a few. Negligence in boating such waterways can result in catastrophic results for the victims. If you need to get in touch with an Anchorage personal injury attorney for assistance, do not hesitate to talk to my staff today!

Common Factors Leading to Maritime Accidents

The bills resulting from a boating accident can be astronomical, including costs such as medical care, lost wages, emergency response, physical therapy, and ongoing treatment. My goal is to help ease that burden so you can focus on your recovery. As part of any investigation, the cause of the accident is carefully examined to determine who may be responsible.

Possible contributing factors include:

• Inexperience
• Carelessness
• Lack of focus
• High speeds
• Alcohol impairment
• Sleep deprivation
• Congested waterways
• Bad weather
• Unsafe waters

If you have experienced a maritime accident due to one of these or any other factors, it may be worth taking a closer look at your legal options. In Alaska, these claims are often subject to a two-year statute of limitations, meaning there may be a limited window to take action. Because maritime cases can involve both state and federal considerations, when that time period begins is not always straightforward and may depend on the details of the situation.

When you are ready to talk through what happened, you can take advantage of a free introductory consultation to better understand your next steps.

To speak with an Anchorage personal injury attorney with 
more than 20 years of experience, contact me today at (888) 295-6566.