[07-09-2022] Napa County, CA -Authorities: Watercraft Rider Seriously Injured in Watercraft Collision in Lake Berryessa

According to authorities, a person was airlifted to the hospital with serious injuries after a watercraft collision in Lake Berryessa on Saturday, July 09, 2022.

According to the CHP’s Golden Gate Division air operations unit, first responders from the Napa County Sheriff’s Office, California Highway Patrol, and Cal Fire, among other agencies, were called to the Putah Creek Bridge around 6:45 p.m.

According to a Facebook post by the highway patrol, the patient was flown to Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center by a CHP helicopter.

According to CHP, the sheriff’s office will investigate the incident.

More information was not immediately available.

BOAT ACCIDENT STATISTICS

In 2016, according to the state’s Boating and Waterways Division, fifty people died in boating accidents in California.

Similar deaths occurred in the previous ten years (ranging from a low of 38 to a high of 55). According to this statistic, four people die in California yearly in boating accidents.

A fatal drowning or injury is the worst possible outcome of a boating accident, but it is not the only one. According to the Division, 266 people were injured in boating accidents in 2016, and nearly $4 million worth of property was damaged.

The economic damages caused by the injuries are estimated at least $4 million. According to the numbers, a boating accident can cost money.

NAPA COUNTY BOAT ACCIDENT LAWYERS FOR INJURED VICTIMS

+ Boat accident victims who have been injured or lost a loved one should consult with a boat accident lawyer to determine their legal options. Personal injury victims have a legal right to be compensated for their losses.

In California, numerous boating laws and regulations are in place to help keep people safe on the water. Operators must follow these safety guidelines to avoid accidents. If you don’t, you’ll be held liable for the losses of anyone injured.

A boat accident lawyer, for example, can assist you in determining who is at fault, what insurance coverage and other compensation options you have, and the value of your claim.

It is not necessary to take on the insurance company on your own. Allow Arash Law, an experienced boat accident lawyer, to protect your legal rights so you can focus on recovering.

At Arash Law, our Napa County boat accident attorneys have decades of experience negotiating fair settlements with insurance companies. Furthermore, we understand how to win cases in court. Please call us at (888) 488-1391 to schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys.