A well-publicized boating accident happened at the beginning of summer on Kentucky Lake fatally wounding a 51-year-old Missouri tournament fisherman. Reports indicated that the boat struck something unexpectedly under the water which flipped the outboard motor into Timothy Clippard’s head where he died at the scene.
Most boating accidents do not get the publicity that this particular one did, so some people are unaware just how frequently boating accidents happen.
Causes of Boating Accidents in Covington, Kentucky
There are various causes of boating accidents. Negligent or impaired driving, defective boating equipment, and improper warning signs can cause serious boat wrecks. In this particular accident, some are speculating there may be liability on the part of the motor manufacturer as some reports show that there have been approximately thirty or more similar incidents with this particular type of motor. Others indications point towards lake authorities not posting proper warning signs for concrete beams that were covered by high water levels. An investigation will uncover the actual cause of this specific accident, and a wrongful death lawsuit could very well follow.
Unfortunately, boating accidents happen in Covington, Kentucky and throughout the country’s waterways, on a regular basis. Severe, catastrophic or even fatal injuries occur too often in these accidents. If you have been injured in a boating accident because of another person or entity acted in a negligent manner, you should seek the advocacy of a personal injury lawyer who can help ensure you receive the damages you are entitled to recover from your trauma.
Contact a Kentucky boating accident attorney today at Dickman Law Offices for a free consultation.
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