A teenager was run over by a powerboat in a Pierce County lake two years ago, and his parents are now suing the boat’s operator. Their son is now physically and mentally disabled.
The accident took place in March of 2009 on American Lake, the boy was 14 when the boating accident happened. The boat allegedly sliced his skull and body and now has
permanent brain injury, the lawsuit says.
The victim’s parents are seeking financial support for medical expenses, compensation to him for loss of enjoyment of life and other damages. They are also seeking compensation for constant anguish, mental suffering (and) injury to the parent-child relationship.
At the time of the accident, he was kayaking and wearing a jacket, covered by a bright orange jacket.
The lawsuit is alleging that the driver of the
boat was driving negligently.
Boating Accident Statistics
There were 3,153 injuries and approximately $35.5 million of property damage as a result of recreational boating accidents. That makes the fatality rate in 2010, 5.4 deaths per 100,000 registered recreational vessels. This rate represents a 6.9% decrease from 2009 – which was 5.8 fatalities per 100,000 vessels. Twenty-one children under age thirteen lost their lives while boating. 42% of the children who died was a result from drowning. 44% of those who drowned were wearing a life jacket even though only half of them were required to do so by state law. Alcohol was the leading factor in 19% of the boating deaths.
Category: Boating & Personal Watercraft Accidents
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