Memphis Boat Accident Lawyer

Injured In a Boat Accident? Contact John Michael Bailey

Why boating accidents occur

A day on the water should be about relaxing and enjoying the company of family and friends. However, it shouldn't be about worrying whether or not the driver of the boat next to you has been drinking or has the proper training to operate his boat. Unfortunately, most boating accidents occur for these reasons: inexperience and careless inattention.

According to the United States Coast Guard, in 2007, 5,191 boating accidents occurred. Of those misfortunes, 146 were Tennessee boating accidents and 31 were Mississippi boating accidents.

Preventing a boating accident

Tragically, hundreds of people die each year in Memphis boating accidents, and thousands of people are injured in Mississippi boating accidents. The leading causes of death in fatal boating accidents include:

drowning
trauma
hypothermia
carbon monoxide poisoning

To prevent a boat accident injury or to minimize the damage if an accident occurs, follow the safety measures listed below:

Wear a life jacket at all times on the water.
Do not consume alcohol while operating a boat.
Be aware that cold weather is more dangerous. During colder seasons of the year, there are fewer boaters and patrols to rescue those in distress.
Familiarize yourself with available distress-alerting and position-indicating technologies and take advantage of them should an issue arise on the water.

After a boating accident

If you have been injured in a boat accident, you need the Memphis boat accident lawyers and the JMB guarantee. You have the right to stand up to reckless, negligent people who have harmed you, and our Mississippi boat accident lawyers are standing by to support your fight. You're never alone if you are a John Michael Bailey client. Contact John Michael Bailey now and request a FREE initial consultation.