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This Missouri lakes boating accident involving two boats sends a St. Louis man to the hospital with severe personal injuries on July 12, according to a report from the Missouri State Water Patrol. It is well-advised for victims and their families involved in MO personal watercraft crashes to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer at David Payne Law, LLC.

Lawrence Kiswani, 28, of Fenton, MO, who was operating a 1997 Kawasaki PWC, was trying to splash a 1996 Kawasaki PWC, driven by Matthew Auclair, 20, of St. Louis. During this attempt, Kiswani struck Auclair. Auclair was taken to Lake Regional Hospital with serious personal injuries.

I wish all the best Matthew on his way to a quick and complete recovery.

Missouri boating accident attorneys are reminding boaters to have fun on our beautiful lakes and waterways, but remember to be responsible when out on the water.

Reasons for Missouri boating accidents include, but are not limited to, the following:

•Carelessness
•Inattention
•Navigation-rule violations
•Poor choices during bad weather
•Inexperience
•Alcohol consumption

Some ways on reducing accidents and ensuring that your time on the water is safe include:

•Take a boating safety course in a class or online provided by your Missouri State Water Patrol – http://www.mswp.dps.mo.gov/Education/SafetyClassList.asp
•Always wear a life jacket
•Do not operate a boating vessel while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
•Have a float plan with a loved one or close friend so they know where you are going and when to expect your return
•Take a fully charged cell phone with you in case of emergencies

If you or a loved one has suffered personal injuries or death due to the negligence of another party on our Missouri waterways, you would be well-advised to retain the services of Missouri boating accident injury attorney David Payne. David will investigate this accident to discover what party was at fault. The negligent party would then be held liable for the personal injuries and damages caused by the accident.

Call David anytime at 417.847.7516 for a free, no-obligation consultation.

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A Missouri boating collision on the Current River leaves three seriously injured and two wrongfully dead on July 5, 2009, according to a report from the Missouri State Water Patrol (MSWP).

A 2005 Blazer Utility, driven by Radeena Proffer, 27, of Poplar Bluff was traveling upstream when she struck the port side of a 2003 Blazer Utility, driven by Chad Mikel, 26, also of Poplar Bluff. Two passengers were ejected from each boat. Proffer suffered moderate injuries and was taken to Ripley County Memorial Hospital. Michelle Lafferty, 32, of Poplar Bluff was taken to Elvis Presley Trauma Center in Memphis, TN, with serious injuries. And Michael Preslar, 34, of Poplar Bluff suffered minor personal injuries.

Unfortunately, the body of Jerry Mote, 11, of Poplar Bluff, who was riding in Proffer’s boat, was found a half mile downstream from the accident site the following afternoon. Josh Burson, 25, also of Poplar Bluff, who was thrown from Mikel’s boat, was pronounced dead at Ripley County Memorial Hospital shortly after the accident occurred.

My heart goes out to the family and friends of Mote and Burson for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. I wish the injured victims the very best for a quick and complete recovery. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

According to a recent article in the Southeast Missourian, Radeena Proffer was charged with the Class B felony of first-degree involuntary manslaughter by Ripley County Prosecuting Attorney Christopher Miller. Investigators indicated that Proffer was operating her boat in a careless manner and was apparently intoxicated at the scene. After she was taken to the Doniphan Police Department, she reportedly registered a blood-alcohol content of .123 percent on a breath test. The legal limit in Missouri is .08 percent.

The Current River is located in southeast Missouri and it is a beautiful place where people of all ages can enjoy what Missouri’s rivers have to offer. However, our rivers can become a dangerous place when operators of boats and watercrafts forget their responsibilities and operate their craft in a negligent manner. Boat owners and operators have a duty to be responsible out on our Missouri lakes and waterways in order to prevent injuries and deaths for their passengers and passengers of other watercrafts, as well.

According to the National Safe Boating Council, the top five contributing factors for recreational boating accidents in the United States in 2007 included:

1.Operator inattention
2.Careless operation
3.Negligent passengers
4.Excessive speed
5.Alcohol

If you or a loved one has suffered personal injuries or death due to the negligence of another party on our Missouri waterways, you would be well-advised to retain the services of Missouri boating accident injury attorney David Payne. David will investigate this accident to discover what party was at fault. The negligent party would then be held liable for the personal injuries and damages caused by the accident.

This accident is an important reminder for us to exercise caution when we take to Missouri lakes, rivers, and streams. Always wear a life jacket and be responsible when consuming alcohol and operating a watercraft. The majority of boating accidents can be prevented if boaters exercise the utmost care when operating their boat or watercraft.

Call David Payne anytime at 417.847.7516 for a no obligation consultation.

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According to the Missouri State Water Patrol, there was a Missouri boating accident that involved two boats on the afternoon of June 28, 2009, on Table Rock Lake near Indian Point Village. Carl Sparkman, 20, of Republic, MO, hit the port side of the Bombardier PWC, which was being operated by Cameron Wells, 18, of Springfield, MO, with his Honda PWC.

Sparkman’s Honda went over the top of Wells’ Bombardier and struck Cameron. This blow knocked Wells of off the boat and into the water. He was then taken to Cox South Hospital in Springfield, MO with serious personal injuries.

Table Rock Lake is located in the heart of the Ozarks and it is a beautiful place where people of all ages can get together and enjoy our Missouri lakes. However, our lakes can become a dangerous place when operators of boats and watercrafts forget their responsibilities and operate their craft in a negligent manner. Boat owners and operators have a duty to be responsible out on our Missouri lakes and waterways in order to prevent injuries or even deaths for their passengers and passengers of other watercrafts, as well.

According to the National Safe Boating Council, the top five contributing factors for recreational boating accidents in the United States in 2007 included:

1. Operator inattention
2. Careless operation
3. Negligent passengers
4. Excessive speed
5. Alcohol

If you or a loved one has suffered personal injuries or death due to the negligence of another party on our Missouri waterways, you would be well-advised to retain the services of Missouri boating accident injury attorney David Payne. David will investigate this accident to discover what party was at fault. The negligent party would then be held liable for the personal injuries and damages caused by the accident.

This accident is an important reminder for us to exercise caution when we take to Missouri lakes, rivers, and streams. Always wear a life jacket and be responsible when consuming alcohol and operating a watercraft. As of August 28, 2008, Missouri’s blood alcohol concentration level (BAC) for boating while intoxicated (BWI) is 0.08%. The majority of boating accidents can be prevented if boaters exercise the utmost care when operating their boat or watercraft.

Call David Payne anytime at 417.847.7516 for a no obligation consultation.

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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

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