News on U.S. government agencies, U.S. politics, companies doing business with U.S. federal government. Read U.S. national and local news. This site is not affiliated with United States Government.
(USGovernment-News.Com, June 28, 2013 ) Ardmore, OK – As summer heats up many more boaters will be heading to Lake Murray to enjoy some fun in the sun including some who may choose to drive under the influence. Between June 28th and June 30th the Oklahoma Highway Patrol marine enforcement section will be on the lookout for intoxicated boaters.
Approximately 6 to 8 marine troopers and an additional 6 to 8 land troopers will be making enforcement stops throughout the weekend. By law a boat must have enough life jackets for each person on board and the driver must be sober.
According to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) approximately one-third of all recreational boating fatalities is alcohol-related. It is estimated that a boat operator with a .10 percent blood alcohol concentration is ten times more likely to die in a boating accident than a sober boater.
Furthermore, the USCG reports that in 2012 of all the alcohol-related boating accidents in Oklahoma all of them resulted in injuries and nearly half resulted in the death of one person.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident due to an intoxicated boater, the victim may be entitled to compensation for property damage, medical bills, lost wages, and more. An experienced Ardmore personal injury attorney can help you determine if you may be eligible to make a claim against the negligent individual who caused your injuries.
About The Edwards Law Firm The Edwards Law Firm serves clients throughout the state of Oklahoma. With offices located in McAlester and Tulsa Oklahoma, our personal injury lawyers are dedicated to fighting for justice for injury and accident victims. We believe that every person deserves access to top legal counsel, regardless of their financial situation. Contact us today to schedule your free and confidential case evaluation.
We are pleased to offer you this exciting, new, and entirely free professional resource. Visit our Free Industry resource center today to browse our selection of 600+ complimentary Industry magazines, white papers, webinars, podcasts, and more. Get popular titles including:
