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FIVE COMMON CAUSES OF BOATING ACCIDENTS
Boating is an excellent hobby or pastime. However, care should be exercised
when operating a boat. Being involved in a boating accident can lead to injury or even death. Thankfully, many boating accidents can be prevented. A large number of boating accidents are due to one of five factors, and by being aware of these factors and avoiding them, you may prevent an accident.
One of the most common things that can lead to boating accidents is
reckless operation. Sometimes, people who are operating the boat don’t realize that it requires as much responsibility as operating a motor vehicle on the road. They may feel a false sense of security because a boat operates on water with not many surrounding objects. Despite this, a boat should be operated with as much care as one would drive a car on the road. The safety of everyone on board is primarily in the driver’s hands.
Like recklessness, inattentive driving is another factor that commonly plays into boating accidents. It may be because you are caught up in a conversation with a passenger. Perhaps it is because you are reaching for your drink. Even a distraction that only lasts for a few seconds can be enough to cause an accident. Be sure that your eyes are on the water at all times. Another thing that can cause accidents is the lack of a spotter. Having someone other than the driver watching the water can help keep everyone aboard safe. The spotter needs to be just as attentive as the driver, keeping his or her eyes on the water and being prepared to alert the driver to any issues that may arise.
It is important to make sure the operator has plenty of experience before
taking sole control of the boat. A common cause of boating accidents is when the driver does not have enough experience. The operator of the boat needs to have full knowledge over all of the controls on the boat. Be sure to take the appropriate training courses beforehand so that you are educated on proper safety procedures. This will help ensure the safety of everyone on the boat.
The operator of the boat isn’t always to blame in boating accidents. The passengers too need to make sure that they are exercising safety while on the boat. Do not climb on things you are not supposed to, and do not jump off of the boat into water if the boat is travelling at a fast speed. You could seriously injure yourself by doing so.
Visit this website www.davidandassociates.com/boat-accident to learn more
about a boating accident lawyer in Wilmington.