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Boating Accidents
While boating remains a popular leisure activity in
Dallas/Fort Worth, injuries and deaths on our area lakes are all too
common.
Many injured Texans may be unaware that most laws with regard to
negligence also apply to boaters. Additionally, many boats are covered
by insurance policies that can be made to compensate for injuries.
Most boat insurance companies are reluctant to pay claims at their full
value. If you have suffered an injury
in a boating accident, we can help ensure that you are fully compensated for
your loss and suffering.
Boating is an extremely popular
activity on Texas lakes. Whether fishing, skiing, or just having
fun, all types of water craft can be dangerous, especially in the hands
of inexperienced or intoxicated drivers. Sometimes the water
craft themselves can be dangerous. Unfortunately, water related injuries
are often gruesome or deadly. Some of the typical accidents that
can occur are prop injuries, collisions, being thrown from the craft,
drowning, disfigurement, or soft tissue injuries from being jarred about
violently.
Some defects in water craft have caused injury including the
lack of prop guards, “kill-switches,’ and improper seating.
For more information on boating accident statistics you can visit:
http://www.uscgboating.org/statistics/accident_stats.htm.
There are laws against operating a water craft while
intoxicated or drinking. There are also insurance policies that cover
water craft related injuries. For Texas specific information on boating
safety, rules, and regulations, visit
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/boat/boat.htm.
If you, or someone you know, was injured in a boating
accident as a result of negligence, defects, drugs, or alcohol,
give us a call.
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