Boating Accident

Summer is approaching and that means that many Georgia citizens are preparing their boats and jet-skis for fun on lakes Allatoona and Lanier. 2018 saw a total of 125 boating incidents, resulting in 75 injuries and 10 fatalities. These statistics cover all of Georgia. A great many boating accidents are the result of people being …

 A duck boat is generally a repurposed military surplus DUKW or LAR-V. They primarily take place in coastal cities, harbors, as well as lake and river towns. While generally safe, some duck boats are only rated to operate when the weather is fair. However, some duck boat operators have been accused of chasing profit over …

Anniversaries have both traditional and modern gifts that are given on the occasion. However, many couples choose to spend their anniversaries taking a vacation. This is what Maleka Jackson and her husband, Tiran decided to do for their 15th anniversary. They took a trip to the Bahamas. Tragically, that trip would be Maleka’s last and …

Any accident resulting in the loss of a life is tragic.  When that life is a teenager with their entire life ahead of them, it can seem even more tragic.  Not even celebrities, pro athletes, or country music singers are immune to this kind of tragic loss. Country music singer Craig Morgan’s teenage son’s body …

Summer brings with it trips to the lakes and water parks of Georgia.  One of the more popular lakes to visit is Lake Lanier.  However, with visits to the lake comes the potential for boating accidents.  These accidents can be fatal. The bodies of four victims of an overturned boat were discovered on July 17th. …

A boating accident on Lake Lanier resulted in one boy losing his foot.  His friend is facing charges stemming from the accident.   The incident, which occurred on the afternoon of May 21, involved 19-year-old Shane Malloy and his friend, 19-year-old William Craven.  Craven had been driving the boat when Malloy fell into the water. …