The Effects of Boating Under the Influence

As summer rapidly approaches, many boat owners will be taking to the open waters with family and friends. Unfortunately, many of them will be drinking while operating their vessels, which can lead to a maritime injury.

The effects of alcohol and boating
Boating while intoxicated (BWI) should be considered as deadly as drinking and driving. Alcohol can affect a boater's:

• Cognitive and judgment abilities, making it harder to process dangers on the water
  Physical performance, resulting in problems with balancing, reaction times, and coordination
  Vision and depth perception, making it difficult to distinguish colors and navigate around other vessels and obstacles on the water

The potential results of a maritime accident resulting from an intoxicated boater
A boat operator driving a boat while intoxicated can cause a serious maritime accident. You or someone you love can be permanently or fatally injured, leaving them with a lifetime of pain and suffering.

Call us today to learn more about your maritime injury case and to order your free copy of our book, How to Hire the Best Attorney for Your Maritime Injury Case.

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