Summer is Here, And So Are The Boating Accidents

Its official, school is out and the summer season is upon us. Many of us are making plans to enjoy this time with our friends and family traveling and going to the beach. For those who are planning to spend their summer days out in the open waters, whether it’s going fishing on a boat, riding the waves on a jet ski, or paddling across the waters in a canoe or kayak, your fun on the water could easily turn into a nightmare.

Every year, hundreds of people are involved in a boating accident, many of them occurring during the summer. This is especially true in Florida where they not only lead the nation in registered vessels (982,470), but they also have the most boating accidents than in any other state. In 2009, there were 620 total reportable boating accidents. Many of these accidents resulted in unnecessary serious injuries and fatalities.

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the most common causes of boat accidents include:
• Alcohol Use
• Carelessness/Recklessness
• Speeding
• Operator inexperience

No mater what state you live in, boating laws require boat operators to display a great deal of responsibility and care in order to avoid injuring or killing passengers, swimmers, and others people and watercraft operators.

If you are ever involved in a watercraft/boat accident, first call the police or the coastal authorities and report the accident, then call 411 Pain. Many people know to call 1-800-411-PAIN if they were in a car accident to get the answers and help they need, but what they may not know is that 411 Pain can help you in any accident you may have experienced including boating. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With one call, 411 Pain will schedule you an appointment to see a doctor who has experience with your injury to eliminate your pain and recovery time, provide you with transportation to a professional doctor, and even help you deal with the insurance paper work.