Drink, Dive, and Drown
Spring break is a week when college students across the United States flee the stress of classes and professors to the refuge of warm beaches, sunny lakes, or excellent skiing. A part of that refuge often involves the heavy consumption of alcohol. Though most student are simply looking to let loose, this kind of behavior coupled with other spring break activities like swimming and skiing can create an entirely new world of danger.
Drinking and Boating
Consuming alcohol before or while operating any vehicle can always pose a threat to safety. Drinking while boating puts not only the driver at risk, but other passengers, boats, and swimmers in the water at risk as well. A drunken motor boat driver might not notice the wake boarder next them or the family being pulled on a tube in front of them. Drunken motor boat drivers are also less likely to see no wake signs.
Injuries
Drinking while participating in activities like swimming and skiing can result in:
- Broken bones
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Drowning
- Death
The owner of the motor boat is responsible for any injuries that occur on their property or as a result of someone’s reckless driving of their boat. You may be eligible to recover damages for the suffering you have endured if you’ve suffered an injury in an accident involving swimming and alcohol.
Turn to a Kenosha Personal Injury Lawyer
For more information about your legal rights, contact the Kenosha swimming accident lawyers of Habush, Habush, & Rottier, S.C. at 866.499.4700.