$800,000
Boat Accident
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Case Details
Passenger suffered severe internal injuries, including a Grade IV splenic rupture, when a boat struck the lake bottom due to operator negligence.
Additional Notes
Case led by Scott Kruger. Incident occurred on a highly populated lake in Crow Wing County during a holiday weekend. Boat operator was unfamiliar with the lake’s topography. Settlement considered medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress. Minnesota law holds boat owners equally liable for injuries caused by non-owner drivers.