Boating Accident | Water Sport Accident

South-central Texas has abundant opportunities for water-related recreation. The lakes and rivers in this area — including Lake Travis and Lake Austin — are hubs for boating and water sports of all kinds.

Unfortunately, the fun can quickly turn into a nightmare when an accident occurs. Hundreds of boating accidents happen across the state every year, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Approximately half of those accidents involve alcohol.

After An Accident, We're Here For You

After a life-altering accident, you deserve answers and accountability. At The Bratton Firm, P.C. in Austin, we can help you get both. Our attorney — a board-certified personal injury specialist* and licensed captain through the U.S. Coast Guard School — has decades of experience handling accident cases involving:

Recreational and commercial boats
Pontoons
Jet Skis and other personal watercraft
Party barges
Yachts

Crashes involving any type of watercraft can have lifelong ramifications ranging from serious injuries and permanent disabilities to the tragic loss of a loved one. With a goal of maximizing your recovery, we will invest the time to understand all the ways the accident has impacted your life.

With experience in state and federal courts, we represent victims of both freshwater and saltwater boating accidents across the state.

Other Types Of Water-Related Accidents

Water sport accidents can be just as devastating as boating collisions. Drownings, near-drownings and debilitating injuries can result from activities such as: