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Recent Lake Michigan Boat Accidents: An Overview of What Went Wrong
Several boaters were injured or killed on the lake in July of 2012, which stressed again the need for watercraft safety. In one incident, a 23-year-old Michigan woman’s leg was partially severed when the inner tube she was riding in was pulled under the boat and made contact with its propeller. The accident occurred when […]
How to File a Boating Accident Report
If you are in a boating accident, it’s important to file a report as soon as possible to get the proper compensation. Reports must be made within 24 hours of the accident. You need to notify the police, a sheriff or the closest conservation office as quickly as you can. By making a report as […]
The Top 5 Boating Accident Causes on Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan can be treacherous. If you are out with boaters, you may notice that accidents often seem only moments away. The five circumstances below are those that most commonly lead to injury, but far from the only circumstances that can cause harm. One of the more obvious causes of injury on Lake Michigan is […]
