Sterling Heights residents are well-positioned for boating season in southeast Michigan. Lake St. Clair — one of the most popular recreational lakes in the Midwest — is easily accessible via marinas and launch ramps in neighboring St. Clair Shores and Chesterfield Township. The Clinton River corridor is also a popular route for smaller vessels and personal watercraft. When a boating accident leaves you or a family member seriously hurt, Macomb County Accident Attorneys is ready to pursue the full compensation you deserve.

Your Rights After a Boating Accident in Michigan

Michigan’s recreational boating laws (Part 801, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act) require boat operators to operate safely, maintain a proper lookout, and avoid reckless conduct. When operators fail — through inattention, intoxication, or reckless speed — they can be held civilly liable for injuries they cause. Boating while intoxicated (BWI) in Michigan means operating with a BAC of .10 or higher, and it constitutes powerful evidence of negligence. The statute of limitations for boating injury claims is three years from the date of the accident.

Cases We Handle

Our Sterling Heights boating accident attorneys handle jet ski and personal watercraft accidents, boating DUI accidents, passenger injury claims, and boat operator negligence cases. Fatal boating accidents may also give rise to wrongful death claims for surviving families.

Lake St. Clair and Local Waterway Access

Lake St. Clair sees some of the heaviest recreational boat traffic in Michigan throughout summer. Sterling Heights residents typically access the lake through St. Clair Shores marinas and Chesterfield Township launch ramps — both just minutes away. Holiday weekends dramatically increase vessel density, and alcohol consumption on the water remains a consistent contributing factor in serious accidents. The Clinton River also draws personal watercraft and smaller boat traffic on summer weekends.

How We Handle Boating Accident Claims

We gather USCG and DNR reports, vessel registration and operator records, witness statements, and on-water evidence. We identify every liable party — which can include the boat operator, vessel owner, a marina, or a manufacturer in equipment defect cases. We handle all insurance negotiations and fight for the full value of your medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future care needs.

Contact a Boating Accident Attorney Serving Sterling Heights

If you were hurt on the water, don’t wait. Call 586-745-9536 or use our online contact form. Macomb County Accident Attorneys handles boating accident cases on a contingency fee basis — nothing owed unless we win.