The body of a fourth man involved in a Marin County boating accident was recovered on July 16, 2010.  According to Flight Technical Officer, the Sonoma County Sherriff’s helicopter received a call around 2:01 p.m. that a body was found near 10 Mile Beach close to Point Reyes. A 3-person recovery team passed the recovered body to the rangers where the Point Reyes National Seashore took the custody.

The bodies of the Ronald Fuentes, 65, Melvin Cox, 67 and Henry Medrano, 62 were pulled by the coastguards on July 14, 2010. It is believed that the body recovered on July 21, 2010 is of Jack Taylor, 62 who was the boat owner.

All four victims were lifelong friends and would come to Bodega Bay for fishing and camping each year.

This is indeed a tragic accident and the authorities are taking immediate action to know what caused the boat to capsize.  Our prayers go out to the friends and families of the deceased.  We hope that the investigation brings answers and peace of mind.

Ross Jurewitz is a Marin County boat accident attorney and the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California law firm dedicated to representing people seriously injured in a boat accident.  If you or a loved one has been injured in a boating accident in California, please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz’s book, The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

Matthew P. Fortin of Rhode Island has been charged with drunken driving of a boat when his speeding boat caused the death of two women. It appears that, under the influence of alcohol, Fortin was negligent and hit another boat that was carrying these two women. He has been charged with five felony counts related to the boating accident.  However, no criminal charge or monetary compensation could ever make up for the harm caused by Fortin’s carelessness.

Fortin has not entered any plea yet and has been released after posting cash bail of $1,000.  He will return to court soon.

If this boat accident happened in California and our office advised the families of the deceased, we would advise them that they may be entitled for compensation to cover the cost of funeral, loss of life, loss of earnings and other related damages. In addition, if Fortin is convicted of felony driving under the influence, their families may be entitled to have their attorneys’ fees paid by Fortin.  Normally, personal injury victims must bear the expense of paying for their attorneys and litigation costs.

Ross Jurewitz is a boat accident attorney in San Diego and the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California law firm dedicated to representing people seriously injured and the families of people killed in a boat crash.  If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a personal injury accident in California, please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz’s book, The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

A man, between 60 to 65 years old, was killed in Millerton Lake on May 26, 2010 when his boat crashed into a rocky shoreline on the Madera side of the lake. This boating accident occurred at Gold Bay at around 1:45 p.m. A resident of the Hidden Lake Estates called 911 and reported an unconscious man bleeding profusely by his wrecked boat.

Lifeguards present at the lake performed CPR on the injured person, but he did not respond. The injured man was airlifted to Fresno’s Community Medical Center, where he was declared dead.

The investigation is still underway to know if the victim was under influence or if it was a mechanical failure. If this accident occurred due to a mechanical failure, then the victim’s family might be entitled for compensation. The family of the victim should get in touch with an experienced lawyer who can hire personal detectives to find the cause of the accident. The findings may be in favor of the family and allow them the ability to at least right the scales of justice.

Ross Jurewitz is a Fresno County boat accident attorney and the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California law firm dedicated to representing people seriously injured and the families of people killed due to the negligence of others.  If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a boating accident in California, please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz’s book, The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

Luke Nelson, 5-years old, of Riverside County died in a boating accident on May 23, 2010, around 2:41p.m. in Lake Elsinore close to Crane Lakeside Recreational Vehicle Park when the watercraft he was riding in was overturned due to windy waters.

According to the Riverside County Coroner’s Office, Luke Nelson was wearing a life jacket when the accident happened.  However, onlookers who rushed to aide the overturned vessel were questioning whether he in fact was wearing a life preserver. The other two boaters, Ken Nelson and Ricky Gillmaster, also flipped over due to unknown reasons and have sustained injuries.

Witnesses said that the boat had been crossing the lake in the high speed zone and was coming back when the vessel hit a wake and overturned.  In a telephone interview, the boy’s aunt, Jodie Drysol, reported that the boat was travelling at a safe rate of speed and that neither Ken Nelson or Ricky Gillmaster had been drinking.

We offer our deepest condolences to Luke Nelson’s family for this devastating loss and hope that the injured will recover completely soon.  Little Luke was formerly known as Lucas Garrison, but was about to be adopted by Ken Nelson and had changed his name.

Ross Jurewitz is a Riverside County boating accident lawyer and the managing attorney of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California law firm dedicated to representing people seriously injured and the families of people killed in a boat accident.  If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a boat accident in California, please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz’s book, The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

With over five fatal boating accidents reported in March 2010 in the state of New Jersey, New Jersey State Police has come up with safety tips for boaters and are offering classes to boaters.  The boat accidents have majorly occurred because of low water temperatures leading to hypothermia and drowning.

Every boater has been advised to wear a PFD, personal flotation device, to ensure that even strong swimmers do not go down with the powerful current as is common while boating in cold waters. Besides this, having a “float plan” shared with a close friend or relative is also recommended.  Third, be sure to check the weather forecast and avoid boating while a storm is approaching.  Last, always make sure that your vessel is stocked with the proper safety equipment, radios, GPS devices, emergency locator, flares, and emergency food and water.

Our office completely backs the idea put forward by New Jersey police. It is, after all, better to be well prepared and aware of the possible dangers for boaters than to face the drastic consequences. Preparing properly is always a sensible thing to do and saves one from fatalities.

Ross Jurewitz is a San Diego personal injury lawyer and the managing attorney of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California law firm dedicated to representing people seriously injured and the families of people killed by the negligence of others.  If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a boat accident in California, please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz’s book, The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

An 8-year-old boy was killed and 6 other people injured in a San Diego boat accident in the San Diego Bay when a US Coast Guard patrol boat crashed against a recreational boat just before 6 p.m.  All the victims were taken to UCSD Medical Center.

The boating accident happened during the annual San Diego Parade of Lights which features dozens of boats with Christmas lights sailing around the Bay.  It is unknown whether the recreational boat was part of the celebration but could have just been a spectator boat.

Our prayers and thoughts go out to the friends and family of the young boy who died.  It is a tragic loss.

If you or a loved one has ever died or been injured in a San Diego Bay boating accident, contact San Diego, CA boating accident lawyer Ross Jurewitz and the California sailing accident lawyers of the Jurewitz Law Group at (888) 233-5020. You may also contact one of the best California personal injury attorneys online here for a free consultation.

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