Category Archives: Maritime Law and Accidents

Three women died and four other people injured in a tragic boating accident in California in October, according to Fox News.  The accident occurred at Bonelli Regional Park in San Dimas, about 30 miles east of Los Angeles. The three women crashed into another boat while they rode a wave runner, according to police reports.  The women, ages 25, 35 and 60, were related to one another.  Three men and another woman in the boat suffered critical injuries and were taken to Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center. “It was a pretty severe accident in the middle of the water,” said Matt Levesque of the Los Angeles County Fire Department.  The accident is under investigation. “At this point, there’s nothing to indicate there was alcohol, but that could change later,” said Los Angeles County Chief Lifeguard Hugo Maldonado. While boats and jetskis are often recreational vehicles, it’s important to remember that…
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Grieving family members filed a lawsuit concerning a boating accident that occurred in San Diego in March, according to 10 News in San Diego.  Family members of deceased 73-year-old Xinchao Shin-Chow Chen and his son, Jun Chen, 48 are seeking compensation for their wrongful deaths. In March of this year, the two died on an organized boat outing for people with special needs.  The victims’ families filed the suit against boat manufacturer, the MacGregor Yacht Corp., and the professional sailor who was assigned to the boat that day. Attorney David Casey is alleging that the boat was filled over capacity.  10 people were on board at the time. “If you can imagine for a second…to lose your grandfather, to lose your uncle, to see your sisters and brother almost die…” said Casey.  “It’s been a horrific impact on this family.” The manufacturer told 10 News that the boat was overloaded,…
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