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CBS News reports five men are dead in Louisiana after their 24-foot aluminum boat ran under one end of a barge about 60 miles southwest of New Orleans.

The men had planned to take part in a weekend fishing tournament when their boat hit the moored barge late Wednesday night but the bodies were not found until Thursday morning.Investigators do not know if the barge was lit at the time of the accident. Apparently the men hit their heads on the barge’s slanting underside. Approximately 3,000 entered in the fishing contest, which began on Friday.

Recreational boat crashes are governed by a number of city, county, and state laws. If you have been injured in any kind of a boat crash you may have the right to compensation for a number of things. In the extremely unfortunate event that a loved one's death has resulted from a boating accident, you may have a wrongful death claim.

If you or someone you care about has been injured in a boating accident contact the Louthian Law Firm today at 1-866-410-5656 or online for a free evaluation of your case.

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The Associated Press reported in March the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s investigation concluded the deadly February boating accident involving two NFL players and their friends was caused by the boat being improperly anchored, causing it to capsize when one of the passengers tried to throttle forward to pry the anchor loose.

The commission also cited carelessness and operator inexperience as contributing factors. All the errors came at a time when a storm front was moving in, creating rough waters.

Of the four men on the boat, only one was rescued. After a three-day search of 24,000 miles of ocean, the Coast Guard called off the search for the three missing men.

Don’t allow the fun and excitement of the boating season to bring harm to yourself or a loved one. Always exercise the utmost care when operating in or around a boat.

Personal injury deals with injuries caused by the negligence of others, including boating accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured due to the negligence of another, the attorneys at Louthian Law Firm can help. Call us for a free consultation at 1-866-410-5656.

Deadly Boating Accident

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A federal jury has recommended that a passenger crippled in a 2003 Staten Island Ferry crash get nearly $23 million for his past and future medical needs, pain and suffering and other expenses. The award was for James McMillan Jr., 44, who was rendered quadriplegic in a Oct. 15, 2003 accident.

Boating accident law can be complex. All the same laws that apply to accidents on the land apply to recreational boating accidents -- but special laws may apply on a commercial vessel, even a small charter boat. That's why it's imperative to speak with the Louthian Law Firm if you or someone you love has been hurt in a boating accident. To speak with an experienced Columbia SC boat accident lawyer, call our office at 1-866-410-5656.

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