Suing for Injuries Caused by Boat Accidents in Nevada
People are often surprised to learn about the prominent boating scene in Nevada. One of the most popular boating destinations in Nevada is just outside Las Vegas – Lake Mead. In addition, Nevada features miles of waterways for residents and tourists to enjoy. But any time you go out in a boat in Nevada, it is important to be aware of and stick to Nevada’s strict regulations for boating safety – terms of operator compliance and overall security of the watercraft.
Generally, the boat operator will be held liable if he caused a boating accident that causes injuries, fatalities, and/or property damage. It is essential to know the rules and regulations governing boating in Nevada to avoid accidents.
Also, if you know the rules governing Nevada waterways, you will be better informed on possible legal steps if you have been injured by a boat operator.
What Are Boating Regulations in Nevada?
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is the regulatory body governing boating and boating licensing in Nevada. NDOW mandates all boat operators to have a boating safety course and meet basic safety requirements for boating in the state. Whether you have your own boat or plan to rent one in Nevada, you need to understand the legal and safety obligations of operating a vessel in Nevada.
NDOW regulations state every boat must have one functional lifejacket for each person in the boat. These lifejackets need to fit the user. Thus, the boat needs to have child-sized lifejackets. Boats in excess of 16 feet must have a life jacket for each boat rider as well. When operating a personal watercraft, each person riding the Jet Ski needs to have on a life jacket.
Nevada State law also requires all personal watercraft to have a lanyard-type cutoff switch that the user must wear. This makes sure the engine cuts off if the operator falls from the boat.
What Are the Most Common Reasons for Boating Accidents in Nevada?
Boating accidents occur for largely the same reasons as car accidents: operator inattention, poor weather, mechanical failure, and operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol. BUI or boating under the influence is the most common reason for boating accidents. In Nevada, the boat operator can be criminally charged with BUI if they are operating a watercraft in the state with a blood-alcohol level of .08% or higher.
If you or your loved one has injuries from a boating accident in Nevada, it is important for you and Zachary D. Clayton – your Las Vegas personal injury lawyer – to learn the cause of the accident and determine if the boat operator or another party is liable.
Boating accidents cause grave injuries. Problems with the engine can cause fires and explosions. A lack of good lifejackets leads to drownings. If a boat hits a swimmer, drowning is common. And people falling out of boats can have broken bones and other serious injuries that can lead to death, including drowning.
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Filing a Boating Accident Lawsuit
A successful personal injury lawsuit in a boating accident in Nevada depends on establishing negligence. You and your attorney in your boating accident case must prove various aspects of negligence in court to win.
First, you need to show the defendant owed you a ‘duty of care’ during the boating outing and failed to uphold this duty. Next, you and your lawyer must show the court you suffered damages and injuries and offer evidence they are due to the negligence of the boat operator.
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Were You Hurt in a Boat Accident? Contact LV Personal Injury Lawyers
If you or a loved one was seriously hurt in a boat accident, you could be suffering from serious injuries and major property damage. In the worst cases, boating accidents lead to fatalities. The skilled and aggressive attorneys with LV Personal Injury Lawyers can help you to obtain the compensation you deserve, such as medical costs, pain and suffering, lost earnings, loss of consortium, and more.
If the boat operator was negligent, you could be entitled to financial restitution for your harms and losses. Please contact Zachary D. Clayton and our Las Vegas personal injury attorneys today for a free, confidential boat accident case review.
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