Bodies of water like lakes and rivers are popular places for socializing. Especially during the summer months, large numbers of people flock to them to relax and enjoy themselves. They may choose to relax on the shore, swim in the water, or even go boating. And while these activities can usually be enjoyed together without issue, a boat operator under the influence of alcohol poses a serious threat to everyone else.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident caused by a drunk boater, you are entitled to seek compensation. Intoxicated boating, while viewed by many as less dangerous or irresponsible than drunk driving, nonetheless poses comparable risks and is punished similarly. To discuss your case with an experienced legal representative, contact the Kansas City BWI victim attorneys at the Law Offices of The Pottenger Law Firm LLC, at 816-531-6006.

Boating While Intoxicated (BWI) Injuries

Because injuries in a BWI accident occur in the water, they are potentially life-threatening as well as emotionally draining. The following injuries are representative of those that may occur:

If a victim loses consciousness or is caught underneath a watercraft, he or she may tragically drown, turning a day of leisure and recreation swiftly into a permanent and searing trauma for the loved ones who are left behind. Boating while intoxicated is a serious offense, and it should be treated that way. Irresponsible boaters need to be held accountable for their actions.