Savannah, GA – Man Killed in Boating Accident on Intracoastal Waterway
Savannah, GA (May 5, 2022) – On Thursday morning, May 5, a man was killed in a boating accident that took place on a waterway in Savannah.
Savannah Police confirmed that the incident happened in the early morning hours on the Intracoastal Waterway near the area of the Savannah Yacht Club. Three men were on a 28-foot boat at the time of the incident. The boat suddenly struck a marker in the area due to reasons that are not yet known, extensively damaging the boat.
Several responders who deal with boating accidents were called to the scene to assist. A 62-year-old passenger on the boat sustained a severe head injury in the accident and was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. Two other men who were on the boat, including the operator, did not have injuries in the accident. The men spoke with police and confirmed that they were out for a fishing trip at the time of the incident.
The area was blocked for an extended period of time after the collision.
At this time, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources continues their investigation into the circumstances of the collision.
We would like to offer our condolences to the family of the man whose life has been taken in this accident.
Boating Accidents in Georgia
Boating accidents have been on the rise in recent years. As more and more individuals choose boating as recreational fun, the likelihood of accidents in the U.S. increases. In 2020 alone, approximately 3,191 people sustained injuries and 767 people were killed in boating accidents. Nobody ever thinks about the fact that they could become seriously injured or even die in a boating accident. However, this is the reality that many individuals and even their families face each year. When a loved one is taken in a fatal boating collision, you and your family are left to pay the price. This is why it is essential that you understand your options moving forward.
The loss of a loved one is one of the most devastating things that you could ever face. Because of this, it is important that you understand where you will turn. You should never have to face the loss of a loved one on your own, especially as the bills pile up against you and your family. You deserve the time to grieve these immense losses the way that you see fit, without bills hanging over your head. Luckily, with the help of an experienced Savannah wrongful death attorney on your side, you and your family can move forward.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our attorneys have aggressively fought to protect those who have lost loved ones in boating accidents and many other types of collisions. Our purpose is to help you take a look at your goals and retain the compensation that you deserve after facing your losses. Some of the main types of compensation that you may receive include the following:
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Lost income due to your loved one no longer working
- Medical expenses they have sustained before their death
- Pain and suffering
Speaking with an attorney can help you in many ways. Please contact a wrongful death attorney in Savannah at (888) 579-1790 to find out what we can do to help you.
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Disclaimer: At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC Attorneys at Law, we are always looking to improve the quality and safety of our state and have been saddened by the outcome of many accidents across Georgia. We hope to inform those in our community about these accidents in the hopes that they will work to avoid serious Georgia accidents in the future. These posts are not to be taken as a solicitation for business. The information within should never be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We hope that all involved in these accidents will receive a speedy recovery.
