There was a boating accident in Canaan, New York on August 16, 2022. According to reports, a woman was swimming in Queechy Lake when she was struck by a boat. The swimmer may have lost a leg in the incident. She was transported to Albany Medical Center by helicopter, where she remains hospitalized. The incident remains under investigation.
There have been a number of recent incidents involving vessels. There was a collision between the cruise ship Norwegian Pearl and the fishing boat Gabby G off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts on July 30, 2022. There was a boating collision on Lake Martin in Alabama on July 30, 2022. There was a boating collision on High Rock Lake in North Carolina on August 6, 2022. Two boats collided in the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway near Freeport, Texas on August 6, 2022. There was a deadly boating accident in Decatur County, Tennessee on August 6, 2022.
A recreational boating accident can be the result of many factors, including: human error, weather conditions, equipment failure, poor maintenance practices, waves caused by other vessels, or a lack of equipment. An incident can often be a result of a combination of the above factors. Ultimately though, many of these incidents are preventable. Over 5,000 boating accidents occur each year, resulting in over 700 deaths. However, most of these accidents are preventable if boaters take the proper precautions.
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The experienced and aggressive vessel accident attorneys at Spagnoletti Law Firm can help you understand your rights if you or a loved one was a victim of a maritime disaster. There are strict and short time limits on making claims related to maritime injuries, so please contact us online or call 713-804-9306 or to learn more about your rights.