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11/3/2011
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Norfolk, VA Personal Injury Attorney Reports: Gloucester Teenager Killed in Boating Accident

A 13-year-old boy from Gloucester, Virginia (VA), was killed in an October 2010 boat accident that occurred underneath James River Bridge. Now, the operator of a Sea Tow boat involved in the crash with the recreational fishing boat in whic the tee was riding with his father has had his commercial license suspended by the U.S. Coast Guard.

USCG investigator found that the commercial boat operator failed to have a proper lookout or maintain a safe speed, according to the Daily Press. The commercial boat operator has also been charged with involuntary manslaughter.  

Unfortunately, many boating accidents in Tidewater result in serious injury or loss of life. When an accident has occurred on the water, reams of paperwork must be completed and, as mentioned, investigations must be conducted. Determing the cause of a fatal boa wreck is complicated. If family members of the victim want to pursue a wrongful death claim, they should consult with a boat accident wrongful death attorney in Virginia.  

To learn more about Virginia boat accident law, read this consumer report.

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Category: Boat/Watercraft Accidents

Labels: boat boat accident attorney boat accident injury lawyer boating accident Gloucester James River Bridge Kevin Duffan Sea Tow Tidewater VA Virginia boating accident attorney Wreck


About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and have experience handling wrongful death cases. We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia if your family member or loved one was killed as a result of someone else's carelessness.

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been named to the National Million Dollar Advocates Form since 2009 and listed among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Shapiro and Lewis have also been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010. Fewer than 5 percent of lawyers are chosen for this professional honor. In addition, ours was the first injury law firm in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms.

Our VA personal injury firm has the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer ranking organization, which means we have a reputation for preeminent legal skill.

While not every injury case meets our criteria, we offer free initial confidential case consultations, so call us toll free at (800) 752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a voicemail so we can return your call.



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