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Boat Accidents -
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
With recreational and commercial boating nearly tripling over the last decade, the number of boats has increased to the point of crowding the limited space of our country’s rivers, lakes, and waterways. This level of growth in boat use has inevitably led to an increase in boating accidents. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, there are currently over 8,600 boat crashes each year, and these accidents leave over 900 people dead and almost 4,500 seriously injured.
Typically, powerboats such as speed boats, cabin cruisers and personal watercraft are the most common types of watercraft involved in boating accidents, although sailboats can also be involved. The most frequent sources of injuries seem to be propeller accidents and collisions. Also, because personal watercraft can’t be steered when the throttle is released, inexperienced drivers often have collisions when confronted with an emergency situation.
The most common causes of boating accidents include:
· Capsizing
· Sinking or flooding
· Falls overboard
· Collisions
· Fire
· Explosions
· Disappearance
Serious personal injury and even death can occur due to a boating accident, as well as from a person falling over the side of a boat and drowning.
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