The Dangers of Boating on Arizona Lakes and Rivers
By Knowles Law Firm
Jan. 30, 2011 2:55p
Arizona offers a hot and dry climate most of the year, its warm weather attracts thousands of people to the Colorado River, Lake Mead, Lake Powell, Lake Havasu and Lake Mohave for fun in the sun. With an extended warm season, Arizona's lakes and rivers are crawling with jet skis, boats, boards and personal water craft practically year round. Unfortunately, the welcoming nature of the warm water is also an invitation for tragedy, since the overwhelming popularity of the waterways, brings a high volume of unskilled, unlicensed, and otherwise distracted boat operators to the water, where boating accidents claim the lives of thousands each year. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a boating accident, contact a
personal injury lawyer right away.
Unlike operating a motor vehicle on the roadway, the operators of boats are not regulated. They are not required to take boating courses in order to get behind the wheel of a boat or operate jet skis. When you take lack of skill or training and mix in alcohol, you have a deadly mix. Boating under the influence is more common than drunk driving and as a result, innocent people get seriously injured or killed on Arizona's lakes and rivers every year. Serious injuries from boating accidents can include:
Phoenix Boating Accident Attorney
If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a boating accident, you may be entitled to damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages or claims for a wrongful death suit. The owners and operators of sail boats, motor boats and jet skis have a responsibility to conduct themselves in a safe manner that will not endanger the safety or lives of the people around them. When they cause accidents or injuries as a result of negligence or recklessness, they can be held legally liable for financial losses caused to the victim or their families. A Phoenix boating accident lawyer from the Knowles Law Firm, PLC, can help.
Contact a Phoenix Boating Accident Attorney from our firm today for a free case evaluation.
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