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• What is a "boating accident"?
• How many boating accidents occur each year in the United States?
• Which state has the most boating accidents?
• How do most boating fatalities occur?
• How do most non-fatal boating accidents occur?
• What is a "personal watercraft"?
• How many accidents occur each year involving personal watercraft vessels?

A boating accident may include, but is not limited to, capsizing, crew overboard, collision, fire, sinking, flooding, explosion and disappearances.

According to the United States Coast Guard, approximately 8,000 accidents occur each year, averaging nearly 5,000 injuries, more than 800 fatalities, and causing almost $30 million in property damage.

Florida has the highest accident rate, with California coming in second.

Most boating fatalities occur when a passenger falls overboard or a boat capsizes.

Most non-fatal boating accidents occur when a boat collides with another boat or object.

The United States Coast Guard classifies a personal watercraft (PWC) as an inboard boat. It is a vessel that uses an inboard motor to power a water jet pump as the main source of propulsion. It is designed to be operated by a person who is sitting, standing, or kneeling on the vessel. As an inboard boat, personal watercraft are required to follow the same rules and requirements of other powerboats, in addition to any specific rules applicable to personal watercraft.

On average, approximately 5,000 personal watercraft accidents occur each year, resulting in 2,000 injuries and more than 60 deaths.

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DISCLAIMER - Please note that the answers to these questions should not be construed as legal advice as all situations differ, and you should always consult with a lawyer before making any decisions regarding injury claims or other legal matters referred to herein. These answers are intended to provide general information only.