On June 16th, 2024, two Colorado residents 63 year old Lynn Kerschner and 57 year old Marcia Miller were in a 2002 Nordic boat on the Lake of the Ozarks. Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that the accident occurred at the 15.6-mile marker of the main channel of the Lake of the Ozarks. Kerschner was driving the boat when they ran into a wake. The force from hitting the wake caused Miller to be thrown into the air before coming down to hit the boat. Kerschner was uninjured but Miller sustained moderate injuries and was transported to Lake Regional Hospital.
Boating is a great way to spend a nice summer day, especially down at the Lake of the Ozarks, but it also has the potential to be quite dangerous. Every year there are around 3,000 serious injuries from boating accidents. Medical bills can pile up and navigating insurance claims is a headache. If you or a loved one has been involved in a boating accident, it’s crucial to select an experienced legal team to help you through this difficult time. At the A.W. Smith Law Firm our team is ready to assist those in need by providing guidance, support, and legal counsel.
