Jet Skis Are Not Children’s Toys – In Fact They Are One Of The Most Dangerous Types of Water Craft In Use – Jet Ski Accident Lawyer Speaks Out
It amazes me how many people ride jet skis without any type of instruction when in fact jet skis have been involved in many catastrophic accidents on the water. In fact, jet skis are the second highest ranked type of water craft that has been involved in major boating accidents across the world. Anyone who has ridden the jet ski will tell you that they are extremely responsive and ultra-sensitive to the slightest movement of the handle bar. The same maneuverability in the hands of the untrained or inexperienced operator makes the jet ski prone to waterway accidents particularly when an inexperienced rider panics.
I have witnessed many jet ski accidents as well as have been involved in one myself with my son (where I almost lost my leg) and I am astounded that many rental agencies will casually place an inexperienced rider on a jet ski in a resort area or in a waterway area where there are other boaters traveling, creating obstacles and potential risk of danger and harm for the inexperienced operator. Not only should one be instructed on how to operate the jet ski but one should also be instructed on what to do to survive if a jet ski accident occurs.
Just a few weeks ago a father and son, riding a Yamaha Wave Runner, crashed into a dock and the father was found floating face down in the water. Paramedics transported him to the hospital and he was declared dead that evening. His five-year old son was discovered wedged in-between the flipped jet ski and a wooden dock where he was found to be severely injured and was treated for hypothermia and severe head wounds which later caused his death. The father was reported to have more than 10 years experience maneuvering a Wave Runner. However in that particular case, speculation led investigators to believe that this tragedy was caused by a possible mechanical malfunction of the jet ski.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a jet ski accident or other boating accident, it is important to consider all of the possible factors to determine the cause of the tragedy. The experienced defective product and catastrophic injury lawyers at Reiff and Bily have the experience necessary to fully investigate your case if you or a loved one has been injured in a jet ski or boating accident. For a free no obligation consultation, please contact one of our experienced product liability lawyers at 1-800-421-9595 or online at www.reiffandbily.com.
