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Minnesota's lakes draw heavy summer boating traffic and serious accidents. Learn about liability and compensation for watercraft injuries.
Heavy Watercraft Traffic
With more than 10,000 lakes and exceptionally high boat ownership, Minnesota's waters fill every summer. Collisions, propeller injuries, falls overboard, and crashes involving alcohol cause injuries and deaths each season.
Operator Negligence
Boat operators owe a duty of care to passengers and others. Negligent operation, ignoring navigation rules, and boating under the influence can all establish liability. Personal watercraft like jet skis account for a disproportionate share of injuries.
What Victims Can Recover
Boating injuries can be catastrophic. Victims may recover medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering, and families may pursue wrongful death damages when a loved one is lost.
Investigate Quickly
Witnesses scatter and conditions change. A prompt investigation helps establish what happened and who was responsible.
This article is general information, not legal advice. Every case is different. For guidance on your specific situation, call 973-566-5599 for a free, confidential case review.