Massachusetts Personal Injury Library
Preventing Children's Boating Accidents
More than 70 million people will be enjoying their boats this summer. To make it a safe and fun time, parents should really make sure their children wear a life jacket—the most important safety measure they can take. Nine out of ten people who drown each year were not wearing life jackets, according to the North American Safe Boating Campaign and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
In addition to drowning, boating accidents can result in trauma, hypothermia, carbon monoxide poisoning, and other life-threatening conditions.
If your child has suffered serious injury or death as a result of someone else's negligence, it is important to contact an experienced personal injury or wrongful death attorney.
It is important that the lawyer has handled these types of cases and that the attorney understands the injuries and circumstances associated with boating accidents.
If you or your loved one has been injured in an boating accident in Boston or Andover you should contact a personal injury attorney immediately to learn about your rights and determine liability. Massachusetts has a statute of limitations that may prohibit you from filing a lawsuit if too much time has passed. Contact the Kiley Law Group for guidance on your personal injury case.
Boating Safety Education
In addition to safety measures such as requiring all people on the boat to wear a life jacket, and not having alcohol on board, parents can also take part in a boating education course. Many boating accidents happen because the boat driver does not understand how to operate the boat or operates the boat recklessly or too fast.
An educational boating course can provide operating instructions and boating safety techniques similar to a car education class. Just as with cars, there are rules of driving a boat that should be followed for a safe experience. In addition, the U.S. Coast Guard provides a free service called the Vessel Safety Check where volunteers check the boat’s equipment and provide training about boat safety procedures.
Finding the Right Personal Injury Attorney for Your Case
When you are interviewing personal injury attorneys ask critical questions, like: how long have you been practicing; what is the largest settlement or verdict you've obtained, and do you have experience with boating accidents?
Kiley Law Group located in Andover and Boston Massachusetts takes time when speaking with you about your case and works with you on a contingent basis so there are NO FEES unless our trained Boston child injury lawyers wins your case. Call now for a FREE evaluation of your case – 1-888-208-1695.
