According to a report from 12NewsNow, one man was killed and three other people were injured after two boats collided in the Sam Rayburn Reservoir. The accident happened near Jasper County in East Texas. A bass boat reportedly hit a pontoon boat. In this blog post, our Houston boat accident attorney explains what we know about the incident and risks of boat collisions in Texas.
Deadly Boat Accident in East Texas Still Under Investigation
In the late afternoon of July 7th, 2022, local authorities received a report of a serious boat accident at the Sam Rayburn Reservoir. The incident reportedly occurred in the south part of the lake, well offshore in an open water outside of Ebenezer Park. Located approximately 70 miles north of Beaumont, the Sam Rayburn is the largest body of water located entirely within the state of Texas.
Upon arriving at the scene of the boating crash, emergency service personnel determined that a bass boat and a pontoon boat collided. A preliminary investigation revealed that the bass boat hit the broadside of the pontoon boat. Tragically, a 47-year-old man was killed in the accident. Three other people sustained serious injuries. The boat crash is still being comprehensively investigated.
Multi-Boat Collisions Remains a Serious Safety Hazard—Even if Open Waters
Boating has the potential to be hazardous. It is imperative that the proper safety precautions are taken by all parties. The United States Coast Guard (USGC) reports that more than 5,000 boats nationwide are involved in collisions each year. Boat accidents can happen for a wide range of different reasons. Multi-boat collisions remain one of the more frequent causes of boat accidents. While the majority of multi-boat accidents occur relatively close to shore—in highly trafficked areas—these accidents can and do happen in the open water. Open water multi-boat accidents can be catastrophic, even life-threatening. Immediate medical attention is a must for victims.
Boat Accident Victims Can Seek Compensation Through a Legal Claim
Boat accidents are negligence-based legal cases. You have the right to hold the at-fault party legally liable for the full extent of your damages after a boat accident in Texas. Compensation may be available for both economic and intangible losses. At the Kolodny Law Firm, we help boat accident victims fight to maximize their financial relief. Compensation may be available for:
- Property damage (boat repairs);
- Emergency medical bills;
- Other health care expenses;
- Loss of current and future income;
- Pain and suffering;
- Permanent disability or disfigurement; and
- Wrongful death.
Set Up a Free Case Evaluation With a Boat Accident Lawyer in Southeast Texas
At the Kolodny Law Firm, our Houston boat accident injury lawyer has professional experience that you can trust. If you or someone you know was hurt in a boating accident, we are here to protect your rights. Contact us now for your strictly confidential, no commitment review of your case. We fight for the rights of injured victims throughout Southeast Texas and the Gulf Coast region.
Alan Kolodny is committed to representing injured clients in Texas and throughout the United States. Alan earned his B.A. from Rice University and his J.D. from Southern Methodist University.
He focuses his practice on representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases involving the following matters: maritime and offshore accidents, including those under the Jones Act; automobile and 18-wheeler truck accidents; and industrial site accidents, work-related accidents, and claims for injured railroad workers under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act.
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