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If you don't file a lawsuit within this period, you may forfeit your right to seek compensation.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-25-2055-2\" class=\"ct-div-block faq--toggle--wrapper\" data-id=\"div_block-25-2055\"><div id=\"_toggle-27-2055-2\" class=\"oxy-toggle toggle-1229 toggle-1229-expanded\" data-oxy-toggle-initial-state=\"closed\" data-oxy-toggle-active-class=\"toggle-1229-expanded\" data-id=\"_toggle-27-2055\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-expand-collapse-icon\" href=\"#\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-toggle-content\">\n                <h1 id=\"headline-28-2055-2\" class=\"ct-headline faq--toggle--head\" data-id=\"headline-28-2055\"><span id=\"span-32-2055-2\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-32-2055\">Will my boating accident case go to trial?<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text_block-30-2055-2\" class=\"ct-text-block faq--toggle-answer\" data-id=\"text_block-30-2055\"><span id=\"span-34-2055-2\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-34-2055\"><p class=\"p1\">The majority of the boating accident claims we deal with are&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cochranfirmphiladelphia.com\/ways-to-keep-disputes-out-of-court\/\"><span class=\"s1\">resolved through settlements<\/span><\/a>, rather than in front of a judge and jury. Pre-trial outcomes are generally preferable for everyone, as they cost less money, take less time, and involve less stress. That said, though, we can and will go to court to secure the compensation you need if that becomes necessary. We&rsquo;re committed to getting the best possible result for every client, and we&rsquo;re never afraid to go to court in pursuit of it.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-25-2055-3\" class=\"ct-div-block faq--toggle--wrapper\" data-id=\"div_block-25-2055\"><div id=\"_toggle-27-2055-3\" class=\"oxy-toggle toggle-1229 toggle-1229-expanded\" data-oxy-toggle-initial-state=\"closed\" data-oxy-toggle-active-class=\"toggle-1229-expanded\" data-id=\"_toggle-27-2055\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-expand-collapse-icon\" href=\"#\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-toggle-content\">\n                <h1 id=\"headline-28-2055-3\" class=\"ct-headline faq--toggle--head\" data-id=\"headline-28-2055\"><span id=\"span-32-2055-3\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-32-2055\">Do DUI laws apply to boat operators?<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text_block-30-2055-3\" class=\"ct-text-block faq--toggle-answer\" data-id=\"text_block-30-2055\"><span id=\"span-34-2055-3\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-34-2055\"><p class=\"p1\">Yes, DUI laws do apply to boat operators. In Pennsylvania,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cochranfirmphiladelphia.com\/philadelphia-car-accident-lawyer\/drunk-driving-accidents\/\"><span class=\"s1\">operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;or drugs is a serious offense. An impaired boat operator is much more likely to be held liable for any accidents that occur while they&rsquo;re in control of the vessel.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-25-2055-4\" class=\"ct-div-block faq--toggle--wrapper\" data-id=\"div_block-25-2055\"><div id=\"_toggle-27-2055-4\" class=\"oxy-toggle toggle-1229 toggle-1229-expanded\" data-oxy-toggle-initial-state=\"closed\" data-oxy-toggle-active-class=\"toggle-1229-expanded\" data-id=\"_toggle-27-2055\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-expand-collapse-icon\" href=\"#\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-toggle-content\">\n                <h1 id=\"headline-28-2055-4\" class=\"ct-headline faq--toggle--head\" data-id=\"headline-28-2055\"><span id=\"span-32-2055-4\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-32-2055\">Can I file a boating accident claim even if I wasn&rsquo;t wearing a lifejacket?<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text_block-30-2055-4\" class=\"ct-text-block faq--toggle-answer\" data-id=\"text_block-30-2055\"><span id=\"span-34-2055-4\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-34-2055\"><p class=\"p1\">Yes, you can. It&rsquo;s not mandatory to wear a lifejacket on the water in Pennsylvania (though it is a legal requirement to have at least as many lifejackets as passengers on board a vessel at all times). You should note that the failure to wear a lifejacket may reduce your compensation entitlements in line with Pennsylvania&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/c\/comparative-negligence.asp\"><span class=\"s1\">comparative negligence<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;laws.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":2065,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Philadelphia Boating Accidents Lawyer | The Cochran Firm","_seopress_titles_desc":"The Cochran Firm Philadelphia Boating Accidents Lawyer - in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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