Personal Watercraft and Accidents
Saturday, Apr. 29th 2023 9:18 AM
Personal watercraft (PWCs), or jet skis, have become one of the most popular boating vehicles used in recreational bodies of water. Consequently, PWCs have also become a significant source of boating accidents and fatalities. In 2017, 18 percent of all boating accidents occurred on personal watercraft, which accounted for 624 injuries.
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