Atlantic City, NJ – Norma Michaels Loses Life in Boat Crash at Intracoastal Waterway near Albany Avenue Bridge

Atlantic City, NJ (August 14, 2023) – A boating accident reported in the Atlantic City area claimed one woman’s life.

Just after 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 12, the Marine Service Bureau notified officials that a boat accident occurred at the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) located near the Albany Avenue Bridge.

According to reports, 79-year-old Norma Michaels was swimming in the water near a floating dock located near a residence on Boulevard Avenue when she was struck by a 20-foot Robalo boat.

The woman sustained fatal injuries in the accident and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The boat operator, who was identified as 52-year-old Jeffrey Jastrzembski, remained at the scene. He was uninjured.

At this time, investigations are underway.

We offer our condolences to the family of Norma Michaels.

Fatal Boat Accidents in New Jersey

The loss of a loved one due to any type of accident can be especially difficult to accept. Unfortunately, boat accidents take place every year in our state that ultimately take the lives of innocent people.

There are several factors that contribute to boat accidents here in New Jersey. These include:

  • Inexperienced operators
  • Driver distractions
  • Speeding
  • Reckless driving behaviors

Unfortunately, acts of negligence continue to have an overwhelming impact on the lives of victims and their families. If your loved one has died as a result of the boat accident, your family may have legal options available. Seeking guidance from a wrongful death lawyer in Atlantic City as soon as possible is critical. Your family may be able to recover financial compensation for some of the losses you face.

Our knowledgeable boat accident lawyers at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq have extensive experience helping families across the state protect their rights after enduring the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one. Our team is committed to helping your family seek the maximum amount of compensation possible for your losses and damages.

While working with our dedicated legal team, you can trust that we will do everything in our power to help your family get justice. We will take the legal work off your shoulders so that you can focus on moving forward together. Some of the ways that our team will provide assistance throughout the legal process include:

  • Taking control of the investigation into the accident.
  • Investigating the boat operator to determine if they have a history of negligence.
  • Taking statements or testimony from witnesses to the accident.
  • Working with experts who can re-create the crash to uncover critical details.
  • Work with financial experts who can prove the damages that you face, such as lost earning capacity and loss of inheritance.
  • Handle communication with the insurance company and aggressively negotiate compensation.

If necessary, our team will fight diligently inside the courtroom to ensure you are able to get justice. To get started on your case, reach out to our dedicated personal injury law firm at 800-923-3456 to schedule a free consultation.

Notes: Many of the accidents we write about could have been avoided. By disseminating information about serious incidents, we seek to arm our readers with the knowledge they need to prevent being seriously injured in an accident. This piece was created using external sources, including news articles and eyewitness descriptions of the collision and injuries. Therefore, the presented specifics of the accident have not been independently verified. Please notify us immediately if you find any inaccuracies in the article or if you wish to have the post deleted, we will rectify the content or remove the post.

Disclaimer: This is not a business solicitation, and none of the material presented is intended to be legal or medical advice. The featured image used in this post was not taken at this actual accident scene.

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