Boat Accident Near Perth Amboy Kills 1, Injures 4
A New Brunswick man is dead after the boat he was on capsized off the coast of Staten Island, near Perth Amboy. The drowning is said to have been a “tragic accident,” according to one NYPD source speaking to The Star-Ledger.
The pleasure boat was carrying 5 people. It’s believed the anchor got caught, capsizing the boat, according to authorities.
Three men and one woman, the only one wearing a life-jacket, were treated and released at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy. But Mario Baredales was dead when the rescue mission began.
According to another report from the Star-Ledger, the boat passengers were rescued by another civilian vessel who happened upon the capsized boat quite by accident.
David Gross, who was piloting his own sport fishing boat, changed his route when the swells in the Verrazano Narrows looked a little rough for his aging mother-in-law who was on board. He altered his course into Raritan Bay when he saw four people waving in the water, one of them grasping the lifeless body of their friend.
Gross and his wife rescued all four and pulled Baredales’ body on board. Once on board, Gross said he didn’t ask the passengers what happened and they didn’t offer any explanation. Everyone seemed to be traumatized by the ordeal.
Though we don’t hear about boating accidents as often as we do car accidents, they do happen quite frequently in the area. And like car accidents, the injuries that result can be tragic.
For those fortunate enough to survive a boating accident, you could be dealing with the trauma of the ordeal for years to come, not to mention recovery from any injuries and the possible loss of friends or loved ones in the accident.
Like car accidents, when you are involved in a boating accident, someone can be held responsible for your injuries. But unlike auto accidents, the laws and insurance matters are handled quite differently.
Whether you were hurt by a car, truck, or a boat, the pain can be similar. Physical, mental, and financial stress can all be extremely burdensome. Dealing with insurance companies to try and get compensation can make things even more difficult.
If you’ve been hurt in an accident, on the roads or water, you need someone working with you to help you get the compensation you deserve.
The attorneys with Omrani & Taub have represented seriously injured people in a variety of accidents. We’ve even represented the families of people who lose their lives in such accidents.
If you or a loved one was seriously injured and you have questions about your rights, contact our offices now. We can offer a free consultation and some potentially valuable legal advice. Call 212-529-7847 (that’s 212-LAW-SUIT) today.
