Kansas boat accident attorneys note a Kansas woman’s boating accident death on the Lake of the Ozarks during the 2015 Labor Day weekend. Three other passengers in the boat were seriously injured and the operator of the boat was arrested and charged with boating while intoxicated. Negligent boaters who cause injury to others can also be liable to compensate those they have harmed, regardless of the outcome of any criminal charges.
If you have been injured or loved one killed in a boating accident, contact Attorney Group for Kansas today to learn more about your options. We can answer your questions in a free, confidential, no-obligation consultation. If you decide to pursue a claim, we can connect you with an affiliated boat accident lawyer.
Report: Boat Operator Was Intoxicated
According to lakenewsonline.com, State troopers say that the boat operator was drunk when he ran ashore and struck a tree during the Labor Day weekend. Four passengers of the boat were airlifted to a local area hospital, where one of the passengers died a couple of days later from her injuries.
All four passengers on the boat were from the Kansas City area. The operator of the boat, who was uninjured in the crash, was arrested immediately following the crash and charged with Boating While Intoxicated and Negligent Operation of a Watercraft, the website reported.
Drunk Boating Can Lead to Civil Liability, Regardless of any Criminal Charges
A drunk boating accident lawsuit is expected as a result of the Kansas boating accident death. Lawsuits are civil matters, as opposed to criminal matters. In a civil case, the at-fault party can be required to pay money to the injured parties to compensate them for damages suffered as a result of the injury.
Civil matters are completely separate from criminal matters. Even if the party who caused the Kansas boating accident death is acquitted of the criminal charges against him, he may still be liable to the parties he injured and the families of those killed.
Injured Parties May Be Entitled to Compensation
Boating accidents can be caused by operator error or negligence, improper maintenance, or manufacturing errors. People who are injured by negligent boaters may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of income or ability to work
If a person is killed in a boating accident, his or her family members may be able to pursue claims for the wrongful death of a loved one. Wrongful death compensation may include:
- Medical expenses attributable to a fatal injury
- Pain and suffering from the loss of a loved one
- Funeral expenses
Boating accidents often present complicated issues, such as determining all potential responsible parties, and negotiating fair and reasonable compensation for injuries and other damages is likewise often difficult. People who have been injured in a boating accident are advised to seek the counsel of a boat accident attorney.
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If you or a loved one was injured in a boating accident, contact Attorney Group for Kansas for more information. You can fill out the form on this page, call us at the number listed at the top of the page, or email us at info@attorneygroup.com.
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Please note that the law limits the time you have to pursue a claim for an injury. If you think you have a case, you should not delay taking action.
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