Category Archives: Boat Accident
Tips to Avoid Boat Accidents When Towing Water Sports in California
Boating is exhilarating fun, but many thrill-seekers in California get even more adventurous by hopping off the vessel and onto towed water sports. While these activities might have started off with waterskiing, tow sports now encompass tubing, inflatables, wakeboarding, knee boarding, and many others. Unfortunately, statistics from the California Division of Boating and Waterways… Read More »
Common Causes Of Boating Accidents In California
Boating is a popular activity throughout California, whether you enjoy powerboating, sailing, paddling a canoe, kayaking, or skimming the waves on a personal watercraft. In total, there are more than 703,250 registered vessels in the state, comprising 5.9 percent of the total boats registered nationwide according to recreational boating statistics from the US Coast… Read More »
How A Lawyer Helps With A California Boat Accident Claim
You might expect there to be an increase in the number of boating accidents during 2021 after the COVID lockdowns, so a drop in these incidents is a welcome surprise. The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) reports that: There were 658 boating-related fatalities last year, a decrease of around 14 percent from 2020. The… Read More »
Skiing And Wakeboarding Safety Tips For California Boaters
The weather around the Bay Area enables water skiing enthusiasts to enjoy their favorite sport year-round, from the Lower Jones Tract in the California Delta to Discovery Bay, Holland Riverside, and Orwood. However, the upcoming spring and summer months are among the most popular times to get out on the boat. That means the… Read More »
Potential Parties In A California Boat Accident Case
There are numerous changes to the climate, scenery, and terrain along the 800 miles running from north to south California, and navigable waterways are more common in the upper half of the state. As a result, boating accidents occur quite frequently. According to the California Division of Boating and Waterways, there are more than… Read More »
Statistics On Boating DUI Accidents In California
California is home to more than 840 miles of Pacific Ocean coastline and thousands of navigable lakes and rivers, so it may not surprise you to learn that boating accidents are common. However, digging deeper into the statistics reveals the role that alcohol plays in these tragic incidents. According to the California Department of… Read More »
