|
|
Find attorneys and lawyers in California for
boat accidents
Browse this site to find information about an attorney in
California. If you were searching for an attorney you have come to
the right place.
Some basic boat accident information
The California Department of Boating and
Waterways has released its 2003 Boating Safety Report, on
recreational boating accidents.
In 2003, 963 accidents were reported, the highest annual total on
record. These accidents involved 502 injuries (up from 468 in 2002)
and 61 fatalities (up from 53).
Open motorboats were involved in 51% of all accidents.
PWC were involved in 27% of all accidents, and PWC-related
fatalities have increased by nearly 60% to 12 (up from 7 last year).
Fishing-related fatalities remained high (31% of all fatalities).
Water-skiing accidents increased 38%, accounting for 17% of all
accidents, 28% of all injuries, and 10% of all fatalities.
Alcohol was involved in 21% of boating fatalities. In several cases,
the actions of intoxicated passengers caused or contributed to
fatalities.
"One reason for the increase in accidents is improved accident
reporting," explained Cal Boating Director Raynor Tsuneyoshi. "We're
also seeing a trend towards more towing sport-type accidents, as
wakeboarding and kneeboarding increase in popularity.
Fishing-related fatalities also remained high.
"Another disturbing trend is an increase in the number of PWC
fatalities," continued Tsuneyoshi. "While the number of PWC
accidents rose only slightly, the number of fatalities increased
from 7 to 12, the highest number on record. In addition, 70% of the
personal watercraft involved in accidents were borrowed or rented.
This information will help us to tailor upcoming safety campaigns to
reduce the number of boating accidents, injuries and fatalities in
California. "
For more information, and a press kit showing regional statistical
summaries, visit www.dbw.ca.gov.
Search for a certain type of California
attorney
How to hire an attorney
Questions to ask your attorney
Disclaimer:
The information contained in this web site, and its associated web
sites, is provided as a service to the Internet community, and does
not constitute legal advice. We try to provide quality information,
but we make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy,
completeness, or adequacy of the information contained in or linked
to this web site and its associated sites. As legal advice must be
tailored to the specific circumstances of each case, and laws are
constantly changing, nothing provided herein should be used as a
substitute for the advice of competent counsel.
|
|
