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California Boat Accident Lawyers
Californians get to enjoy various water recreational activities. The state is endowed with various water resources like lakes and beaches.
Boating is a popular recreational activity in California but like sailing and other water sports activities, it is a potentially dangerous pastime.
A boating accident can cause serious injuries or even death to the boat operator and his passengers. Collision with other boats or other type of watercraft is one of the most common boating incidents. This type of accident may be caused by the following factors:
- Alcohol or drug abuse of the operator, owner or passengers
- Carelessness on board
- Disorderly passenger behavior
- Distracted driving
- Lack of emergency and safety gears on the boat
- Leaving the boat without warning
- Machine failure
- Operator inexperience
- Reckless driving
- Weather condition
Under federal and state regulations, the operator of any watercrafts must report a boating accident to the US Coast Guard if it leads to any of the following situations:
- a person dies
- a person is injured and requires medical treatment beyond first aid
- there is damage to the boat or other property
- there is complete loss of the boat, or if a person disappears under circumstances that indicate death or injury
As a safety rule, a boat operator and its owner must exercise the highest degree of care to prevent injuries both to the passengers of the boat, or other people in the water or other boats around it.
If you have been injured in a boating accident, the skilled California boat accident lawyers of Mesriani Law Group can help you recover compensation for your medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages. Call us at 310) 826-6300 and let us know how we can help you.
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