Motor Boats and Injury

Motor boating is a favorite summer pastime for millions of Americans. The speed of the boat alone is thrilling enough to provide hours of fun, but motor boats also allow for exciting activities such as water skiing, water tubing, and fishing. But as fun as these activities may be, any person engaging in them should be aware of the serious dangers associated with motor boat use.

Motor boats are very dangerous for two main reasons: speed and blades. Motor boats can go at varying speeds depending on the type of boat and the strength of its motor, but top tier boats can whip across the water in no time flat. The speed of the boat can lead to easy loss of control. Once a driver loses control of his or her boat, a number of potentially deadly things can happen including:

• A boat on boat collision
• Boats running into dams or other stationary objects in the lake
• Riders can fall out the back of the boat and be mauled by the blades on the motor
• The boat can capsize (flip over) and throw rider and driver in different directions

Staying Safe

There are many cautions to take when it comes to driving or riding a motor boat, but certain things are more important than others. By far the most important things for motor boaters to remember are:

• ALWAYS wear life jackets
• NEVER consume alcohol and other intoxicants and then drive a boat

Contact Us

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a boating accident due to the negligence of another, contact the Charlotte personal injury lawyers at the Law Offices of William K. Goldfarb today at 866-298-0768 to discuss your personal injury claim.