Category Archives: Boat Accident
Tips For Preventing Boating Accidents
With the weather heating up, more people are getting out on the waterways around Nashville. Boating is a favorite pastime in the area, and more vessels than ever before are being registered in Tennessee. With the increase of boats in the water, it is important to be vigilant in order to avoid an accident…. Read More »
Electric Shock Drowning In Boating Accidents
With the pandemic numbers decreasing and the world returning to normal, many people around the Nashville area are getting back on the water and enjoying being on a boat this summer. It is important that the vessel’s electrical system be maintained regularly because failures in the system can lead to electric shock drowning. This… Read More »
The Most Common Injuries in a Boating Accident
With many lakes, rivers, and other waterways in the Nashville area, boating is one of this area’s favorite pastimes and has been growing in popularity over the last few years. Unfortunately, with an increase in boating comes with it an increase in boating accidents. At Mitch Grissim & Associates, our experienced boating accident attorneys… Read More »
What Should I Do After a Boating Accident?
Boating season is well underway in Tennessee, and even with the coronavirus outbreak there are still many people managing to get out to one of the many waterways in the Nashville area to enjoy some time out on a boat. Unfortunately, with as many boats out on the water this time of year, accidents… Read More »
Who is Liable in a Boating Accident?
With Tennessee reopening after the first wave of coronavirus pandemic, more people are taking advantage of the many lakes and other waterways around Nashville for boating. However, when a boating accident happens the victims are often left wondering who is responsible for their injuries? At the law office of Mitch Grissim & Associates, our… Read More »
Tennessee Boating Fatalities Already Surpass Last Year
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is warning about overcrowding in state lakes and the prevalence of accidents as the number of boating accident fatalities has already surpassed the total number of boating accident deaths for 2019. According to the TWRA, higher temperatures earlier in the year and relaxed stay at home orders from the… Read More »
Near Drowning Injuries in Boating Accidents
Boating accidents can cause a wide range of injuries, some mild and others severe, such as broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, and drowning. One devastating injury caused by boating accidents that many people do not fully understand is called near drowning. Victims of near drowning often need significant medical treatment and require a lifetime… Read More »
