Boating Injuries – Recreational Fun but Dangerous
Recreational boating enthusiasts rejoice at the opportunity to hit waterways with an open motorboat, cabin motorboat, or personal watercraft. But as with any type of driving, accidents — and negligence — can happen. Some “captains” can have big wallets and little brains. According to U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) statistics, recreational boating fatalities tallied 636 in 2022; over 2,200 nonfatal injuries that required professional medical attention were reported (emphasis on reported). Boating accidents encompass collisions, falling overboard, capsizing, and flooding, and...Read More