Honolulu, Hawaii Attorneys Litigate Kayaking and Canoeing Accidents
Seeking full compensation when negligence causes injury or death
A day paddling across the glassy surface of an ocean inlet is a relaxing diversion for many visitors to Hawaii. Unfortunately, problems can arise when instructors or guides outfit paddlers with substandard equipment or lead novice paddlers into waters they are not prepared to navigate. If your outing on the water turned tragic, Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks, Attorneys at Law can provide the legal representation you need to obtain justice. Since 1973, our qualified and concerned attorneys have fought to obtain full and fair compensation for negligent injuries and wrongful death throughout Hawaii. As Hawaii’s largest and best-known personal injury law firm, we have the experience and resources to manage your case effectively.
Causes of kayaking and canoeing accidents
According to statistics from the United States Coast Guard, there were 118 drownings and 15 other deaths associated with canoe and kayak use in the United States in 2014. Common injuries associated with canoeing and kayaking include hypothermia, broken bones, concussions, lacerations, sprains and strains. Although paddle sports are reasonably safe when participants take proper precautions, there are many factors that make these activities more dangerous, such as:
- High water
- Improper dress for weather and/or water
- Insufficient skill level
- Lack of familiarity with the water to be crossed
- Lack of helmet
- Lack of spare paddle
- Paddling alone or in a small group
- Poor physical condition
- Poorly maintained equipment
- Remoteness
- Rocks
- Weather conditions
Paddle activity supervisors can be negligent when they fail to consider the tides, currents, time of day and weather; force paddlers to confront conditions above their skill level or beyond their physical limitations; or provide substandard equipment. Our firm fully investigates canoe and kayak accidents to determine if a case exists for liability. If we find fault lies with a particular party or parties, we pursue your claim vigorously to achieve the best possible result.
Contact a determined law firm for personal injury and wrongful death in Hawaii
Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks, Attorneys at Law handles personal injury and wrongful death claims for residents of Hawaii and visitors. To schedule a free consultation with an experienced and concerned attorney, call at 808.524.1433 or contact us online. We accept accident cases on a contingency basis, so there are no attorney fees until we recover compensation for you. We are available evening and weekends as necessary, and our staff speaks Japanese, Korean and Tagalog.
