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Common Reasons For Boating Accidents and Safety Tips

People get on boats mostly for pleasure. However, this exciting pastime can quickly turn into one of fright, confusion, and pain if you are involved in an accident. Check out common reasons for boat accidents and safety tips.

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Common Reasons For Boating Accidents and Safety Tips

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  1. Common Reasons For Boating Accidents And Safety Tips

  2. Most watercraft accidents involve collisions with other boats or water skiers, slip and falls on the deck of the boat, and sinking. There are a variety of causes of boating accidents, but the most common include:

  3. Reckless or careless operation of the watercraft • Excessive speed • Operating the vessel under the influence of controlled substance • Boat malfunction or product defect • Operation by an inexperienced, under aged or uneducated operator

  4. Boat Safety Tips You may not be able to completely avoid getting into a boat accident. However by following the tips below when heading out on the local waters, you may be able to significantly reduce the likelihood of getting into a serious accident.

  5. Check the forecast before heading out to enjoy your day on your boat. If the weather quickly turns on you, you should immediately head for shore as storms can develop very quickly. • Make sure you pack certain essential items, including a flashlight, matches, map, flares, sunscreen, first aid kit and extra sunglasses.

  6. Inform someone on shore as to where you are heading out to on your boat and who is going with you. • Do not operate the watercraft while under the influence of any controlled substances, such as alcohol, drugs or over the counter medication that makes you drowsy. • Make sure you and all of your passengers are wearing life jackets that are approved by the Coast Guard. Life jackets should be worn at all times while on board.

  7. Even after following all of these tips, you may still get into an accident. You should immediately consult with an experienced personal injury attorney. Visit us: www.lawyertime.com

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