The Dangers of Boat Collisions
Friday, Oct. 29th 2010 6:41 AM
People use boats for commercial purposes as well as recreational purposes. No matter the boat type, however, collisions involving these watercraft are often deadly. Boats can collide with other crafts and stationary objects, both of which can injure passengers with blunt force trauma and put them at risk for drowning.
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