J&Y Law - Oxnard Personal Injury Attorneys

Personal Injury Lawyer Serving Oxnard Accident Victims

Oxnard, a lovely city along the coast of Southern California, is renowned for its mild subtropical climate, fine beaches, and extensive agricultural production, and is one of the key manufacturing centers in the greater Los Angeles area. As a matter of fact, Oxnard is only 30 miles from L.A., making it a desirable destination for those who want to be near, not in the midst of, the wide-ranging cultural and entertainment possibilities of Hollywood and its environs. Oxnard is also famous for its strawberries; many tourists flock to Oxnard every summer for its California Strawberry Festival.

No matter how idyllic a place may seem, however, we all know that accidents, with all the trauma and confusion they involve, can take place anywhere, and Oxnard, California is no exception. With its miles of inviting coastline, Oxford is a popular location for water activities of all types. Locals and visitors alike enjoy motorboating, sailing, kayaking, whale watching, fishing off charter boats, water-skiing, and surfing. With all of these joyful ways to enjoy the ocean and local channels, it’s a shame that we have to consider the dangers of such activities, but of course, we do.

Common Causes of Boating Accidents

Statistics show that the majority of boating accidents occur towards the end of an outing when those operating the boat are more likely to be tired, distracted, dazed from a day in the sun, drunk, or otherwise impaired. When you couple this with the possibility of bad weather, dangerous water conditions, recklessness, speed, or other inattentive boaters, the combination can, and all too often is, tragic.

How to Diminish the Number of Boating Accidents

Even on calm seas, it is the boat captain’s responsibility to maintain vigilance, monitoring the water for unexpected hazards. Licensed or not, this person should be fully trained in operating the boat and prepared for emergencies. The boat’s driver can be considered negligent if an accident occurs when he or she is:

• Driving a boat with passengers who are not wearing life vests
• Allowing underage or untrained passengers to control the boat
• Drinking, intoxicated, or abusing substances
• Failed to maintain the boat in a proper state of repair
• Not equipped the boat with emergency equipment
• Allowed the boat to become overloaded or unbalanced
• Is unaware of boating rules or is operating at a high speed
• Does not pay attention to weather alerts

It should be noted that, according to the U.S. Coast Guard’s annual report, operator inexperience is the third most common cause of boating accidents, and that 90 percent of drowning victims were not wearing life jackets.

Why You Should Choose J&Y Law Firm Oxnard

J&Y Law personal injury attorneys are well-respected in their field, with a reputation for compassion as well as competence. Not only do they have an office conveniently located on East Esplanade Drive in Oxnard, but they have a long-term record of success in all types of personal injury cases.

If you have suffered serious injury as a result of any type of negligence, J&Y is available to take over the legal aspects of your case so you can concentrate on healing. In a large city like Los Angeles, many types of accidents occur frequently. Our firm covers every type of personal injury case, including:

• Car Accidents
• Truck Accidents
• Delivery Truck Accidents
• Boat Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Airplane Accidents
• Bicycle Accidents
• Train Accidents
• Ridesharing Accidents
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Construction Accidents
• Slip and Fall Accidents
• Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
• Child Abuse and Neglect
• Dog Bite Injury
• Sexual Assault
• Medical Malpractice
• Wrongful Death

Contact Our Experienced Oxnard Personal Injury Attorneys Today!

As soon as anyone requiring medical care is receiving it, it is time to consider whether anyone’s negligence or malfeasance was responsible for the accident. If, due to the negligence of another, you have been seriously injured, or lost a loved one during a boating accident in Oxnard, you are entitled to be compensated for medical and/or funeral expenses, current and future loss of earnings, as well as physical and mental pain and suffering. Contact one of the experienced personal injury attorneys at J&Y Law by filling out the form on their website or by calling to help you receive the compensation you deserve.