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WOMAN INJURED IN VESSEL COLLISION
Posted by: Joseph S. Stacey
June 12, 2007
Topic: Vessel Crashes and Collisions
A collision between a recreational fishing boat and a gasoline barge in Long Island Sound on Sunday, June 10 left one woman critically injured. The two other occupants of the fishing craft suffered minor injuries, including leg and wrist injuries. The collision occurred about a half mile off Sands Point, and all three victims had to be pulled out of the water by Nassau County police divers.
It is often possible to recover compensation for injuries sustained in a vessel collision, especially if the cause of the collision is found to be negligence. In collisions occurring within three miles of shore, both state and federal laws may apply. If you have been injured in a vessel collision, it is important to speak with an experienced maritime attorney to help you navigate this complex area of law. The lawyers at Beard Stacey Trueb & Jacobsen, LLP have represented victims of maritime accidents for over two decades, and are well versed in both maritime and state law. The lawyers of Beard Stacey Trueb & Jacobsen are liscenced to practice law in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. If you would like to talk to a lawyer about a maritime personal injury claim resulting from a vessel collision or any other sort of accident, contact Beard Stacey Trueb & Jacobsen for a free initial consultation, and visit our web site.
