MN Boating Accident Leaves One Dead, One Missing
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A boating accident in Northern Minnesota has left one man dead and authorities are still searching for a 52-year-old Sheboygan, Wisconsin man. Cass County officials say the search began at sunrise on Wednesday, July 27. They have been using dogs to search for the missing man. On Monday evening, a boat was reportedly circling on Cass Lake, and rescue workers found the body of a 70-year-old Denmark, MN man shortly thereafter.
Minnesota Boat Accident Lawsuit Information
Anyone injured in a boat accident may file a lawsuit if it is found that the accident is someone else’s fault. The family of someone killed in a boating accident may file a wrongful death lawsuit if it is found that the accident is someone else’s fault. In these situations, it may be possible to recover damages (money) for:
- property damage
- medical expenses
- lost wages
- pain and suffering
- emotional distress
- loss of quality of life
- funeral expenses
- other damages.
Minnesota boating regulations require that all boating accidents be reported to the county sheriff in instances where there is property damage exceeding $2,000, an injury, or a death. Boating accidents should also be reported to your insurance company. Have more questions about a boating accident resulting in personal injury or death? Contact the boating accident lawyers at Pritzker Olsen for a Free Consultation. Several of our Minnesota personal injury attorneys have been named “Minnesota Super Lawyers.” Attorney Fred Pritzker was named a “Top 100 Super Lawyer” and is listed in The Best Lawyers in America (current and past editions).
News source: http://whbl.com/news/articles/2011/jul/27/search-continues-for-missing-sheboygan-man-in-minnesota/
