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Wisconsin borders the 5th largest fresh water lake in the world
and also has more lakes than almost every other state. As
a result, the State also has a high number of boating
accidents-both motorized and non-motorized. In 2008
Wisconsin had 20 deaths from boat accidents including 8 in
non-motorized boats. July is the most dangerous month of
the year for Wisconsin boat accidents. Common accidents include: boats tipping or capsizing, no life jackets on board, drunk driving crashes, drownings near Dams, storms and waves causing the boat to capsize, and night time reckless driving. Other common accidents are caused by excessive speed, negligent driving, operating with persons on the bow, deck or gunwale, overloading, poor navigation, skiing and towing, and collisions with other watercraft. Some of the worst injuires are caused by the propeller when the driver fails to maintain an adequate lookout. A reckless or drunken boat operater can easily injure or kill other boaters or those using the water for recreational purposes. An accident lawyer can help the injured party recover for his or her damages. According to the Wisconsin DNR, "Laws also require boaters to operate craft at a speed that is "reasonable and prudent" for conditions to avoid collisions with people, piers and other legal obstacles like moored boats. The responsibility to avoid hitting something in or on the water rests clearly with the boat operator. People can lawfully swim at night without any lighting. Piers don't have to be lit. Boaters need to travel slowly and avoid drifting close to shore." Regardless of whether you were injured in a motorized, non-motorized boat, or in the water, you may be entitled to damages for your injuries. To find out more about your Wisconsin personal injury case, contact Attorney Clayton Griessmeyer. |
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