Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances. The attorney featured above is licensed in Florida. For a full list of attorneys in your state please visit our attorney page.
Boat Accident Attorney in Jackson
Boating accidents can be devastating. Our attorneys fight for victims and their families.
Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances. The attorney featured above is licensed in Florida. For a full list of attorneys in your state please visit our attorney page.
Mississippi Personal Injury Lawyers
We’re proud to fight for our neighbors. Meet the attorneys from your community.
100,000+ Five Star Reviews
The reasons why clients trust Morgan & Morgan.
Based on select nationwide reviews.
Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.
Our Results
Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.
How It Works
Focus on your recovery. We'll take care of the rest.
Submit your free evaluation
Start your claim
Meet your legal team
We fight for more
Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances. The attorneys shown in these photos may not be licensed in your state. To find an attorney licensed in your area, please visit our attorney page.
Local Care
Backed by America’s Largest Injury Law Firm.
$25 Billion
Recovered for clients
nationwide700,000+
Clients and families
served1,000+
Attorneys across
the country1
Click may change your life
We know your pain.
John Morgan’s brother Tim was injured as a teen. Their experience with a lawyer was a nightmare. John spent 35 years building a firm to do better for families like his. And yours.
The attorney featured above is licensed in Florida. For a full list of attorneys in your state please visit our attorney page.
Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.
Learn More
Injured and not sure what to do next? We'll guide you through everything you need to know.
Get answers to commonly asked questions about our legal services and learn how we may assist you with your case.
Boating Injuries and Deaths
In 2015, the U.S. Coast Guard recorded 4,158 reported recreational boating accidents that killed 626 and injured 2,613 people. Though injuries went down compared to 2014, deaths and accidents increased. Common accidents cited include:
- Drowning or near drowning
- Propeller accidents
- Collisions between two boats
- Skiing-related spinal cord injuries
- Swimmer run over by boater
- Onboard slip and fall head injuries
Causes of Recreational Boating Accidents in Mississippi
Boaters often act more recklessly while operating a boat than they would a car. Yet, the top causes of boating accidents in Jackson are similar to auto accidents, including:
- Boating while drunk — Alcohol is the leading factor in 21 percent of boating deaths. Operating a boat with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 is illegal, and violators who cause injuries should be held accountable to their victims.
- Distracted boating — A distracted boater may not see a swimmer, a downed skier or a dive flag. They are also more likely to lose control of the watercraft and crash into a dock or a sandbar, or be tossed by a large wake.
- Speeding boaters — The open water often tempts boaters to increase the throttle. However, speeding boaters are at higher risk of crashing or hitting a person in the water.
- Inexperienced boaters — Mississippians are permitted to operate a boat long before they are allowed to drive. In fact, the only restriction on children under 12 is that an adult who is at least 21 years old must accompany them. Laws now require a boater education class, but the requirement is waived for many older adults who were grandfathered in, allowing inexperienced boaters to create a risk on the water.
Call our Boat Accident Injury Attorneys Today
Morgan & Morgan protects your rights after a boating accident. Our experienced Jackson boat accident attorneys are ready to discuss your rights and options for recovery. Schedule a free case evaluation today.