Boating accidents can be extremely dangerous and can result in catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. If you or someone you love is involved in a boating accident in Elk Grove, Sacramento or throughout California, contact John M. O'Brien & Associates, P.C. for legal representation.

As a law firm dedicated to pursuing justice for injured persons, we will advocate for your rights and fight to ensure you recover the full amount of compensation you are entitled to.

Catastrophic Injuries Caused in Boating Accidents

Boating accidents can result in catastrophic injuries that can have devastating effects on an entire family. Injuries can include the following:

• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Severe burns in cases involving fires
• Severe lacerations
• Lost limbs
• Broken bones or fractures
• Disappearances
• Wrongful death

California Boating Accidents

Boating and water sports accidents come with a unique set of dangers. The risk of drowning in a water-related accident adds a whole new dangerous element. In some instances, a victim may disappear when involved in a boat or water sport accident.

The following is a list of some statistics regarding the types of boating accidents that occurred in the state of California in 2007 (the latest year statistics are available by the California Department of Boating and Waterways):

• There were 204 reported accidents involving personal watercrafts in 2007. Of those, nine people died, 172 were injured and more than $356,000 in property damages occurred. Personal watercrafts are vessels designed to carry one to four people at a time.
• There were 105 reported accidents involving water skiing in 2007. Of those, seven people died and 96 people suffered injuries.
• In 2007, 55 people died in boating accidents in the state of California.

According to reports, the most common types of fatal boating accidents involve:

• Capsizing
• Falls overboard
• Boat collisions
• Improper loading
• Inexperienced driving
• Speeding recklessly
• Operator distraction
• Boating while under the influence of alcohol

Contact a Sacramento Boating Accident Attorney

If you or a loved one is severely injured in a boating accident in Sacramento, Elk Grove or anywhere in the state of California, contact an Elk Grove boating accident attorney at John M. O'Brien & Associates, P.C. for experienced and dedicated legal representation. Our firm is devoted to helping injured persons and their families obtain a full financial recovery following a traumatic accident.