Oklahoma Boat Accident Law Library Entry for Friday June 02, 2023
Boat Accidents
Our state has many beautiful lakes and waterways that Oklahoma residents and visitors enjoy. These areas can become very crowded during summer vacation and warm holidays. Many people take pleasure in driving their boats, water skiing, riding jet skis, and swimming. With so many people in the water,boat accidents are always a risk with the potential of causing serious personal injury.
A boat accident usually involves a collision with:
- Swimmers
- Other boats
- Water skiers
- Jet skis
- Water buoys
- Other obstacles in the water
There are many reasons why a boat accident can occur. The boat operator may be distracted by a passenger, an electronic device, or the scenery. He or she may also be paying attention to the water skier being pulled by their boat rather than where the boat is going. Distractions can cause very serious and sometimes fatal boat accidents.
The environment may cause a boat accident. Harsh winds can create choppy waters or high waves making operating the boat difficult. The depth of the water and the closeness of the shore can also cause a boat to crash. Boats may drive into shallow water because the driver either did not know how shallow the water was or the driver was not paying attention. Swimmers are usually in shallow waters and can become injured if a boat drives too close.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a boat accident, please contact the boat accident attorneys at Self & Associates Personal Injury Law today. We represent clients in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Edmond, Midwest City and Norman, and statewide Oklahoma.
Our state has many beautiful lakes and waterways that Oklahoma residents and visitors enjoy. These areas can become very crowded during summer vacation and warm holidays. Many people take pleasure in driving their boats, water skiing, riding jet skis, and swimming. With so many people in the water,boat accidents are always a risk with the potential of causing serious personal injury.
A boat accident usually involves a collision with:
- Swimmers
- Other boats
- Water skiers
- Jet skis
- Water buoys
- Other obstacles in the water
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