Injuries From Boat Groundings

Key Takeaways

• A boat grounding occurs when a vessel strikes or becomes lodged on the bottom, a sandbar, reef, shoal, rocks, or another underwater obstruction.
• The sudden impact of a grounding can throw passengers and crew members from their seats, cause falls, damage the vessel, or create additional hazards such as flooding or sinking.
• Groundings may result from navigational errors, excessive speed, unfamiliar waterways, changing tides, poor visibility, equipment problems, or other factors.
• If you were injured in a boat grounding, a Morgan & Morgan maritime accident attorney can investigate what caused the accident, identify potentially responsible parties, and help explain your legal options.