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Boating Accidents
Pleasure boat accidents cause more than 3,000 injuries and 700 deaths each year. Cruise ship accidents cause thousands of injuries and fatalities every year as well.
These injuries and deaths include:
- Drowning
- Slips and falls
- Passenger overboard
- Injuries from motor propellers
- Water skiing and wakeboarding accidents
Boating accidents can also include running aground, catastrophic weather and getting lost at sea. To stay safe, make sure there are enough life vests for all passengers, and know your escape options if you need to get off the ship. Children should wear life vests at all times on pleasure boats.
Boat operators and ship captains should never consume alcohol while operating the boat, but unfortunately some do, and this results in unnecessary and unfortunate injuries. If you or a loved one are injured in a boat accident, contact a personal injury lawyer who specialized in maritime law and recreational accidents.
