Not exact matches
Speed, darkness, alcohol and inexperienced
boating all played a role in that terrible
accident.
If you or someone you love has been injured in an
accident with a
speed boat or any other type of watercraft or while jet skiing, tubing, water skiing or partaking in any other recreational activity, it is vital to speak with a
boating accident attorney.
The primarily cause of
boat accidents is operator error, including: inattention, reckless or careless operation, excessive
speed, inappropriate behavior, inexperience, and inadequate lookout.
Our
boat accident attorneys have represented
boat accident victims who have suffered a bodily injury due to
speeding, alcohol use,
boats driving too close to swimmers and
boat owners operating their
boat in unsafe conditions.
Recreational boaters who are not experienced with
speed boats, jet skis, and other water craft often cause
accidents resulting in significant injuries to themselves and others.
Top Ten Contributing Factors to
Boating Accidents 1) Operator Inattention 2) Improper Lookout 3) Operator Inexperience 4) Excessive
Speed 5) Alcohol Use 6) Machinery Failure 7) Navigation Rules Violation 8) Hazardous Waters 9) Weather 10) Force of wave / wake If you or a loved one has fallen victim to someone else's negligence, call The Thomson Law Firm today for a free consultation.
Alcohol use is the primary contributing factor in
boat accidents, followed by operator inexperience, operator inattention and excessive
speed.
In 2009, operating a
speed boat while under the influence of alcohol was the number one leading cause of fatal
boating accidents.
When you think about the number of
speed boats, water skiers and other water enthusiasts on the water at any given time, it is not surprising to know that a lack of attention or skill can lead to errors and
accidents.
The top three causes of
boating accidents in Oklahoma are alcohol,
speeding and operator inexperience.
If you have a
speed boat with high horsepower, your rates will be much higher, as the risk of
accidents in these higher -
speed boats is greater.