The boat explosion occurred on August 15th, 2024, around 1:30 PM in a repair and storage facility on Horseshoe Bend. Lake Ozark Fire Protection were responding to reports of the explosion when they discovered the single unidentified victim. The individual was found with significant burns and was treated on-site before being air lifted to a regional burn center. The explosion was reportedly powerful enough to make the building uninhabitable.
Many Missourians enjoy owning and operating boats, especially in the Lake of the Ozarks. Unfortunately, accidents like this explosion are not uncommon, resulting in hundreds of injuries every year across the country (uscgboating.org, 2018). If you or a loved one has been injured in any type of boating accident, do not hesitate to reach out to the AW Smith Law Firm. When you’re trying to focus on recovery, dealing with medical bills and insurance claims can muddy the process. This is why it’s important to have an experienced personal injury attorney working for you to relieve you of some of the worries of the situation. The AW Smith Law Firm team is available for assistance with these challenging circumstances.