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Many boating accident injuries are through no fault of the victim and are often preventable. Boating accident injuries range in severity. Injuries often occur from collisions, capsized vessels, and falling overboard.\u00a0<\/p>
Victims of boat accidents might face medical expenses, long-term pain, loss of income, and other damages. If you or someone you know is a boating accident victim, you may be able to seek compensation for your past losses and future damages.<\/p>
Specific laws apply to boat accidents, and it\u2019s crucial that an experienced attorney fight for you. The boat accident attorneys of Ramos Law Firm can help! Contact us for a\u00a0free case evaluation<\/a>.<\/p>
National Boating Accident Statistics<\/h3>
The United States Coast Guard releases yearly recreational boating reports containing various statistics about accidents and fatalities. According to the\u00a0 2020 report<\/a>, common contributing factors to boating accidents include:<\/p>
Operator inattention<\/li>
Improper lookout<\/li>
Operator inexperience<\/li>
Alcohol use<\/li>
Excessive speed<\/li>
Navigation rules violation<\/li>
Sharp turning<\/li>
Improper loading or overloading<\/li>
Machinery failure<\/li>
Force of wave\/wake<\/li>
Hazardous waters<\/li>
Weather<\/li>
And more.<\/li><\/ul>
Other notable boating accident statistics from the 2020 report include:<\/p>
2020 saw 5,265 recreational boating accidents in the U.S. Of those, 3,191 were injuries and 767 involved deaths.<\/li>
Recreational boating accidents resulted in approximately $46 million of property damage nationally.<\/li>
5.62% of recreational boating accidents involved alcohol.<\/li>
Alcohol is the leading cause of fatal boating accidents, standing at 15%.<\/li>
77% of deaths occurred on boats where the operator did not receive boating safety instructions.<\/li>
The Coast Guard is not as confident regarding non-fatal accident statistics due to under-reporting (boaters are either unaware of reporting requirements or unwilling to report).<\/li><\/ul>
Casualties occur on many types of boats. The national report provides the following information on boat type and the number of casualties:<\/p>
Open motorboat:<\/strong>\u00a01,896<\/li>
Personal watercraft:<\/strong>\u00a0962<\/li>
Cabin motorboat:<\/strong>\u00a0331<\/li>
Pontoon:<\/strong>\u00a0299<\/li>
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