Common Causes of Mississippi Boating Accidents

Many factors can lead to a Mississippi boat accident, resulting in a maritime injury. A serious injury can leave you permanently injured and unable to earn a living.

How a boating accident is defined
According to the United States Coast Guard, a "boating accident" is one that meets the following three scenarios:

• When someone in a boat loses their life or becomes seriously injured
• When someone in a boat disappears and is suspected of dying or sustaining a serious injury
• When a boat causes or sustains damage

Common causes of Mississippi boating accidents
There are many factors that commonly cause boat accidents, such as:

• Alcohol. It is estimated that over one-third of all boating accidents involve a driver who is boating under the influence (BUI)
• Boating in severe weather
• The unsafe emissions of toxic carbon monoxide
• The operation of a vessel by an inexperienced boater

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If you or someone you know has been injured in a boating accident, contact one of our experienced Mississippi boat accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C. at (713) 224-7800 or (877) 724-7800.