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Barry County Boat Accident Involves Jet Ski

Posted on July 20th 2011

Our Michigan boat accident lawyers are reporting a story in the news about a Barry County boat accident between a 14-foot aluminum craft operated by Donald Nickens and a jet boat operated by an Ohio resident.  According to police, the the jet boat rammed the aluminum craft. The operator of the jet boat was intoxicated at the time of the boat accident. Nickens sustained serious injuries including a fractured sternum, head lacerations, and a concussion due to the accident.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident. I hope the injured victim has a quick recovery without any permanent damages.

Victims of boating accidents in Michigan do have legal rights. If you are injured due to the negligence of another boater or even to the driver of the boat that you are being pulled by, a claim for compensation can often by made against the estate of the at-fault driver. Typically, the boat owner has insurance that provides coverage for boat accident claims. If you or a family member suffer injuries due to a boat accident in Michigan, call us now at (800) 606-1717 to speak with one of our experienced Michigan boat accident lawyers about your case.

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Upper Peninsula Jet Ski And Paddle Boat Accident

Posted on August 13th 2010

Our Michigan personal injury lawyers are reporting a tragic Upper Peninsula boat accidentwhere a jet ski collided into a paddle boat on Little Lake in Forsyth Township.  The accident took place on Thursday, August 12th, in the afternoon hours.  Both occupants were taken to the Marquette General Hospital where one of the occupants died.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident and my condolences go out to the family of the deceased victims.

Victims of boat accidents and jet ski accidents in Michigan do have legal rights. Typically, the boat owner has insurance that provides coverage for boat accident claims.  Call our office at (800) 606-1717 to speak with an experienced  Michigan boat accident lawyer to discuss your case.

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Jet Ski Accident In Michigan Injures Teen

Posted on July 22nd 2010

There was a story in the paper yesterday about a jet ski accidenton Crooked Lake. The accident took place on Saturday, July 22nd, around 11:05 a.m.  According to police, a 15 year old boy was riding a Sea-Doo when he made fast right turn into the path of another jet ski ridden by his friends, injuring one friend. The injured teen was taken to Northern Michigan Regional Hospital.

I am very sorry to hear about this jet ski accident and hope that the injured boy has a fast recovery without permanent damages.

Victims of boat accident and jet ski accidents in Michigan do have legal rights.  If they are injured due to the negligence of another boater or even to the driver of the boat that they are on or being pulled by, a claim for compensation can often be made.  Typically, the boat owner has insurance that provides coverage for boat accident claims. Call our office now at (800) 606-1717 to speak with an experienced Michigan boat accident lawyer to discuss your case.

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