Missouri Injury Attorney Blog

Every year, people flock to Ozark’s lakes and waterways for a number of recreational activities. On any given day there are hundreds of boats and water crafts out on Missouri lakes and streams. Unfortunately boating accidents can and do happen on waterways throughout the Ozarks region.

According to the Missouri State Water Patrol, a two-boat collision took place on Lake of the Ozarks on the morning of June 14, 2009. Ronald Hardwick of Marshall, MO was fishing off of his anchored boat at the 92 mile marker when he was struck by another boat. Larry Welch of Deep Water, MO was traveling upstream when he hit the stern and starboard side of Hardwick’s boat.

Some common locations for Missouri boating accidents include:

Lake of the Ozarks
Stockton Lake
Table Rock Lake
Lake Taneycomo
Bull Shoals Lake

In previous years, Missouri has seen hundred of boating accidents with up to 23 annual fatalities. These accidents can have broad range of causes ranging from drunkenness to inattentiveness. Boating accidents can leave injured peoples and their families struggling to deal with the physical, emotional, and economic set backs.

A common causes of Missouri boating accidents are carelessness, inexperience and drinking. Missouri boaters should be aware of boating laws and safety regulations. Operator inexperience and negligence can lead to catastrophic, if not fatal, consequences.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a boating accident, contact David Payne Law, LLC for an evaluation of your case and legal rights.

Call David Payne anytime at 417.847.7516 for a no obligation consultation