One Boater Dies in Boating Accident Near Brunswick, Georgia
Two boats collided near Brunswick, Georgia, (which is about an hour north of Jacksonville, Florida) resulting in the death of one boater and two others being rescued by the Coast Guard, according to an article on News4Jax.com. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources was still investigating the cause of the boat accident.
We normally discuss car accidents and semi truck accidents on this blog as those are the most common accidents, particularly in Jacksonville, Florida where two of the most well-traveled highways intersect. However, many of the same issues are present in a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit based on a serious boating accident. The personal injury/wrongful death lawyer for the injured party or the family of the deceased will investigate all possible causes of the accident and determine why it occurred and who was at fault. Similar to semi truck accidents, there are issues of training and boating experience that need to be explored when a boat accident causes an injury or death. Alcohol is often a factor that causes or contributes to a serious accident.
Boating accidents, perhaps even more-so than auto accidents, should never occur absent some form of negligence or recklessness on the part of one or more boaters. When a serious accident occurs that results in an injury or death, it is important to uncover the facts quickly so all of the causes of the accident can be determined and the injured party can be properly compensated.
