San Diego Boat Accident Turns Deadly
On March 27, 2011, a 26-foot boat carrying 10 people on a tour of San Diego Bay capsized, resulting in the death of two people. On Wednesday, July 27, 2011, the San Diego Harbor police released a statement attributing the incident to too many people on board the boat and the condition of the boat and its equipment. The 26-foot vessel was a 1988 MacGregor model that was owned by a non-profit corporation that provided sailing excursions for people with special needs.
The corporation that owned the boat and the operator may be monetary liable to the deceased passengers’ next of kin on the basis it was careless (“negligent”) in allowing too many people on the boat and for failing to keep the boat and its equipment in good condition.
When the boat capsized, all 10 aboard were thrown into the water. The surviving passengers may also hold the corporation and operator liable for any physical injuries they suffered, as well as severe emotional distress resulting from the tragedy.
Boat accidents and your legal rights are a complex set of rules that are governed by maritime law. It is important that if you or a loved one have been involved in a boat accident, that you speak with an experience boat accident lawyer.
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