[10-15-2023] San Diego County, CA – Four People Rescued From Sinking Vessel in Oceanside

Four people were rescued after a sport fishing boat sinks in Oceanside on Sunday morning, October 15, 2023

The Oceanside Fire Department stated that the accident occurred at 11:00 a.m., a mile and a half off the Oceanside Harbor.

A 22-foot Striper sport fishing boat  was capsized and the occupants reported that they were taking in water.

Rescuers arrived at the scene and found all four occupants in the ocean, with two of them using flotation devices. were then shortly removed from the water.

There were no injuries reported. Authorities are still conducting their investigation.

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Considering the many factors involved, obtaining compensation for an explosion involving a boat can be difficult. If you or a loved one was injured in a watercraft-related incident, seeking advice from a boat accident lawyer is important.

You can rely on our renowned San Diego County boat accident attorneys at Arash Law, under the direction of Arash Khorsandi, Esq., to safeguard your legal rights and effectively represent you in these court proceedings. Our firm has recovered more than $750 Million in settlements and verdicts for our clients.

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What to Do After Boat Accident

It can be stressful to be involved in a watercraft-related incident. However, you can still obtain justice by protecting your rights for proper compensation. The following tips may help you avoid reducing the value of your personal injury claim:

1. Prioritize Your Health: Ensure safety for yourself and others involved in the boat crash. Seek immediate medical attention to assess any injuries that you may have sustained.
2. Contact the authorities: You will need their official report of the boating incident to support your claim.
3. Obtain all the vital information: You need to gather the eyewitnesses’ names and contact information and the information of the other parties involved.
4. Submit a claim to the insurance company: You need to only state the facts about the accident and avoid exaggerating any details when speaking with insurers.
5. Stay off social media: You must avoid posting anything related to the incident because insurers can use your statements and activities online to minimize the compensation for your claim.
6. Retain legal assistance: You should consult a good boat accident lawyer before accepting a settlement offer from an insurance adjuster.

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Boating Accident Statistics

In 2021, the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways reported 593 watercraft-related crashes and collisions, resulting in 256 injuries and 44 fatalities, in California. In these boating accidents, 670 operators were reportedly involved. Only 40 people had a California Boater Card.

This is larger than the number of watercraft-related accidents recorded in 2019. That year, California saw 450 boating accidents, with 207 injuries and 41 fatalities.

San Diego County recorded 55 boating accidents in 2019. About 27 of these resulted in injuries, while three fatalities were reported.