Council Bluffs Personal Injury Lawyer - Boating Accidents

Two Men Charged in Boating Accident

Shannon Weidemann — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 21:35:49 GMT

The owner of Shoreline Cruises and the Captain of the Ethan Allen were both charged with a criminal misdemeanor over the October 2, 2005 boating accident. 20 people were killed when the boat rolled over on a fall color tour on Lake George in New York.

Warren County District Attorney Kate Hogan said the grand jury also made several legislative recommendations, the specifics of which won't be released until a county court judge accepts the report, she said.
"They were greatly moved by this case," Hogan said of the grand jury. She read a statement from the panel: "This accident was a great tragedy," the statement said. "Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and friends."

The boat was loaded with 47 passengers and only one crew member at the time of the accident. Testing of the boat showed it was unstable with more than 14 people onboard.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Know How to Operate Your Boat Safely and Avoid Accidents and Injury

Craig Kelley — Sun, 04 Jun 2006 10:37:46 GMT

Another tragic boating accident on our adjoining Missouri River last weekend has led me to go on a mini-quest for better Boater Safety Awareness as the boating season kicks into full speed:

This link gives you the current Nebraska Boating Regulations, AND information on Boater Safety Education courses.

BOATSAFE link:

BOAT RESPONSIBLY in 2006, and DON'T BOAT DRUNK!

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Craig Kelley

Boating Accident Statistics Show Continued Need for Life Jacket Awareness

Craig Kelley — Sat, 20 May 2006 01:01:35 GMT

in 2004, the last year for statistic complilation, 70% of boating deaths were from drowning, and 90% of the drowning victims were NOT wearing a life jacket. Read ths tory below, and HAVE ENOUGH LIFE JACKETS IN YOUR BOAT!!

Full Report:

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Craig Kelley