Manistee, MI (August 12, 2023) - On Friday morning, a boat carrying three persons smashed into a pier in Manistee, causing injuries on Friday morning.

According to a Facebook post by the City of Manistee, rescuers were called to First Street Beach at around 5:25 a.m. on Friday, August 11, after reports of a boat crashing with the pier.

Per city officials, when they got to the site, they discovered the boat perched on the pier. There were three individuals onboard the boat, and everyone escaped the incident with just minor to moderate injuries. The three people on board were rescued without incident and sent to Munson Manistee Hospital for medical attention, the city added.

Manistee police have not concluded their investigation into the collision, though the incident was not caused by alcohol use. At the site, the Manistee Police Department was aided by the Manistee City Fire Department and the Manistee Station of the United States Coast Guard.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time.

Boating Accident Injuries in Michigan

Several Michiganders own boats and take pleasure in cruising around the state's numerous lakes and other bodies of water because of the state's convenient proximity to these attractions. Unfortunately, these ships are not always risk-free, especially when piloted by inexperienced individuals.

U.S. Coast Guard data shows an increase from 92 incidents in 2013 to 125 in 2016, with a corresponding increase from 21 fatalities in 2012 to 38 in 2016.

However, if their boating disaster was the result of another party's carelessness in Michigan, injured passengers on commercial or recreational vessels may be entitled to financial compensation. Accidents that occur on boats are governed by Admiralty or Maritime Law, a separate branch of law. If you need help understanding these rules and your alternatives, talk to a seasoned Michigan personal injury attorney.

In the meanwhile, victims should be aware that the owner or operator of a private boat may be held accountable for injuries sustained on board. Concerns that may arise because of injuries incurred in incidents involving private boats include:

Have they tested the motorist for alcohol or drugs?
Was there a sufficient number of life jackets and other safety equipment on the boat?
Did the boat's captain and owner take care to maintain it seaworthy?

Our legal team is sensitive to the emotional turmoil clients experience after experiencing a personal injury or other loss through no fault of their own. A personal injury lawyer in Manistee may help you pursue compensation if you or a loved one were hurt due to someone else's negligence. Attorneys at Christopher Trainor & Associates have represented clients in a wide variety of personal injury lawsuits for people all around Michigan. Call our offices at (248) 886-8650 to talk to an attorney about your rights and alternatives after a boating accident.

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