On August 24th, 2024, around 10:05 AM, 49-year-old Danielle J. Vanderlaan was left moderately injured after a boating accident near the main channel 25-mile mark at the Lake of the Ozarks in Camden County Missouri. The incident occurred as 51-year-old Martin A. Bowker was operating a Sonic 36SS when they impacted a wake. This caused Danielle Vanderlaan, a passenger, to be lifted in the air before falling and landing on the floor of the boat. Vanderlaan sustained moderate injuries and was transported via ambulance to Lake Regional Hospital. They were not wearing a safety device at the time. Bowker was uninjured, and the undamaged boat was driven from the scene.
Many people enjoy spending time boating during the summer, but this does result in the highest number of boating injuries and fatalities during these months of the year. Additionally, in 2023 alone, nearly. 300 people were injured or killed due to excessive speed (uscgboating.org, 2023). The AW Smith Law Firm has specialized experience assisting victims of boating injuries and is available to help you work towards recuperation. If you or a loved one has been involved in a boating accident like this, do not hesitate to reach out – our team is here to assist during this difficult time.
