One man was injured in an August 13 boating accident at South Padre Island Sunday morning, but he is expected to make a full recovery.
According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), the captain of a charter fishing boat made a sharp turn and hit the throttle, causing a passenger to be thrown overboard. The passenger’s leg was subsequently struck by the skeg of the boat’s motor, causing a deep cut.
The passenger was transported to a local hospital and treated for the laceration. TPWD has ruled the incident was as an accident.
Legal help for Texas boating accidents
Texas is a big state with a lot of navigable rivers and lakes. There are also a lot of saltwater bays, and the Gulf of Mexico. So it comes as no surprise that many Texans enjoy boating and fishing almost year-round. Unfortunately, a fun time out on the water can turn dangerous or deadly, especially when negligence is involved.
Some boating incidents are the result of inattentiveness by the boat’s pilot. Other causes of accidents include:
- Boating while intoxicated or under the influence (BWI/BUI)
- Improper maintenance of the boat
- Defective product malfunction
- Gonzalez Law Firm
At the J. Gonzalez Law Firm, our team of personal injury lawyers have years of experience representing victims of personal injuries resulting from a wide range of accidents. That includes boating accidents.
Boating accidents are rarely random acts. Most often, they are caused by captains who act in a reckless manner, or who operate boats that do not meet Texas’s stringent safety requirements. Manufacturing defects can also lead unwanted boating accidents.
If you are looking to collect damages for the injuries you have suffered or need assistance negotiating with your insurance adjuster, contact the J. Gonzalez Law Firm at 1-800-CAR-CRASH. The consultation is free and you won’t owe a penny unless we negotiate a just settlement or court decision in your favor.
Source: https://www.krgv.com/news/man-injured-in-boating-accident-at-south-padre-island-expected-to-recover
