Accident injury claims can stem from various situations, including recreational activities on the water. While boating offers excitement and relaxation, injuries can still occur due to the negligence of others. However, due to the distinct nature of boating, specific types of damage tend to be more prevalent.

If you have sustained injuries because of the negligence of another boat operator, reach out to a New Hampshire personal injury lawyer, at Sabbeth Law. He will arrange a meeting to review the incident and listen attentively to your description of the extent of your injuries. 

Following the assessment, the lawyer may file a compensation claim against either the boat owner and their insurer or the individual operating the vessel responsible for your injuries. Common injury claims for boat accidents are due to the following cases:

• Brain injuries
• Drowning
• Electrocution
• Lacerations
• Spinal cord injuries
• Whiplash

The following are a few types of accidents that take place due to boating:

• Collisions

Boats can collide with other vessels or stationary objects such as docks. In some cases, boats may even run aground. These incidents can result in passengers being thrown about the craft and potentially colliding with each other, leading to injuries.

• Falls overboard

After a collision, or if the boat faces certain big waves, most people may fall overboard. Any passenger may eject from the boat due to such incidents, which may pose a significant risk to their safety.

• Capsizing incidents

There can be tragic accidents if there happens to be incidents because of boat propellers, which is too risky. In such a situation, the victim must get immediate first aid to protect the victim from any further harm including death. 

• Fires

Electrical fires on a boat can lead to chaotic situations, causing individuals to jump overboard in desperation or suffer from smoke inhalation and burns. These fires can escalate quickly and pose severe danger to passengers and crew members.

• Propeller incidents

Unfortunately, most boat operators tend to start their engines even if a few other swimmers or passengers are in close range. If there is any accident due to boat propellers, it is likely to be too severe, and as a result, there can be a profound tragedy too. 

Here, the victim must also be given immediate first-aid so that no further damage takes place and a life can be saved. 

All boats must be adequately equipped with every possible safety gear including:

• Life vests
• Emergency boats
• Fire extinguishers.

Unfortunately, many boats are often found to lack such facilities, and as a result, such accidental injuries occur during boating.