Louisiana Boating Accidents

housands of people sustain injury in Baton Rouge boating accidents. Such accidents occur on our domenstic waterways in a variety of situations: from ocean-ready commercial and cruise line ships to smaller, personal or pleasure crafts. For motor vehicle accidents, we often make reference to the “Rules of the Road” for determinig each individual’s responsibilities regarding the safe operation of their vehicle. There is a comparable set of regulations for boating, established and maintained by the Coast Guard and various state agencies, outlining the policies and procedures for safe boating.

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