There was a deadly recreational boating accident on May 22, 2022 in Hart County, Georgia. During the incident, two boats collided near Carter’s Ferry Boat Ramp of Lake Hartwell on Sunday afternoon. Lake Hartwell is a man-made reservoir that sits on the state line between Georgia and South Carolina. One of the boats had only one individual on it, and the second had six occupants. The victim has been identified as the solo operator of one the boat: Eric David Beasley. Two people on board the second boat sustained injuries. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted by this tragic accident. The accident remains under investigation by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
There have been a number of recent incidents involving vessels. There was a fire on board the cargo ship KELLY ALAFIA on April 22, 2022. The Japanese tour boat KAZU 1 capsized on April 23, 2022 with twenty-six people on board. There was a deadly boating accident in Savannah, Georgia on May 5, 2022. There was an explosion on the chemical tanker GULF PETROLEUM 4 on May 6, 2022. There was a fire in the engine room of the CORMORANT 1 on May 11, 2022, while the vessel was in the Galapagos Islands. There was a deadly recreational boating accident on May 20, 2022 in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana.
A recreational boating accident can be the result of many factors, including: human error, weather conditions, equipment failure, poor maintenance practices, waves caused by other vessels, or a lack of equipment. An incident can often be a result of a combination of the above factors. Ultimately though, many of these incidents are preventable.
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The experienced and aggressive vessel accident attorneys at Spagnoletti Law Firm can help you understand your rights if you or a loved one was a victim of a maritime disaster. There are strict and short time limits on making claims related to maritime injuries, so please contact us online or call 713-804-9306 or to learn more about your rights.