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In response to a rash of Missouri boating accidents, Governor Matt Blunt signed legislation that lowers the legal blood alcohol level to .08.

The law, which goes into effect on August 28th, will make the legal limit for boaters equal to that of Missouri drivers. Previously, the limit for Missouri boaters was .10.

The law comes on the heels of numerous alcohol related accidents on Missouri waterways. The Missouri Water Patrol says alcohol was involved in all the fatal accidents on the Lake of the Ozarks in the past year.

Anyone who causes a death while boating under the influence will be charged with involuntary manslaughter, which could result in up to seven years in prison. This will also affect personal injury lawsuits as negligence in alcohol related accidents can be proved by citing blood alcohol regulation violations.

If you have been injured in a Missouri boating accident and would like a free legal consultation, contact us at The Bradley Law Firm. We have handled Missouri and Illinois boating accidents for over 30 years.

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Yorgan Yorganov, 33, was charged with operating a motorboat while intoxicated after he crashed his Seadoo into another jet ski driven by Tracy Sellmeyer, 45.

According to the Missouri Water Patrol, the accident occurred Sunday afternoon on the Grand Glaize arm of the lake. Witnesses said Yorganov “came out of nowhere” to hit Sellmeyer after making a sharp right turn.

Sellmeyer was taken to Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach and later flown to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries. Yorganov suffered minor injuries but refused medical treatment, according to the patrol report.

In addition to boating while intoxicated, Yorganov was also charged with operating a personal watercraft within 50 feet of another vessel.

Operating his vehicle under the influence of alcohol is a negligent act on the part of Yorganov. Should a personal injury lawsuit follow, a lawyer would need only to prove that violation of drinking regulations contributed to the cause of the accident.

A follow up investigation may be needed to gather more details about this crash. Boating accident cases are different than car accidents and a Missouri personal injury attorney with the appropriate experience should be contacted as soon as possible in the event of a boat or jet ski crash.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a Missouri boating accident, contact The Bradley Law Firm for a free consultation. We have over 30 years of experience in personal injury law and we will be able to advise you on your case with no obligations.

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Missouri boat accidents and Missouri boating injuries at the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri are at an all time high. There have been a record number of Missouri personal injury lawsuits filed as a result of boat crashes and injuries sustained.

If you have been injured in a Missouri boat crash and have sustained personal injury from that accident, please contact us to discuss your case for free.

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