Alcohol use is the main cause of boating accidents resulting in death. In 2018, 101 deaths were attributed to fatalities in boating accidents where alcohol was involved, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. While operator inattention is the most common cause of all boating accidents, 101 out of 633 boating ... Read More »
The most common cause of non-fatal boating accidents is the inattention of the boat operator. Operator inattention resulted in 654 accidents, 437 injuries, and 50 deaths in boating accidents in 2018, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Boating operators should always remember to stay safe on the water and stay ... Read More »
The U.S. Coast Guard has reported that boat operator inattention is the primary contributing factor in boating accidents, injuries, and fatalities. For a free legal consultation, call (800) 747-3733 What You Need to Know About Alcohol and Boating Accidents According to page 6 of the U.S. Coast Guard report on ... Read More »
United States (U.S.) Coast Guard recreational boating statistics show that the most common reasons boating accidents occurred in 2018 were operator inattention, improper lookout, operator inexperience, machinery failure, and excessive speed. For a free legal consultation, call (800) 747-3733 Operator Negligence Causes Many Boating Accidents Almost all causes of boating ... Read More »
