Boating Accidents in Kentucky Boating Accidents

In the case of an accident, it is the vessel operator’s duty to immediately stop their vessel and give assistance to other persons and property to save them from danger caused by the accident, including ensuring that anyone injured receives medical treatment.

The vessel’s operator must supply his/her name, address, and vessel information (including the name and address of the vessel’s owner, if not the operator) to the operator of any vessel involved as well as anyone injured in the accident.

It is the duty of the owner or operator of any vessel involved in a boating accident to file a full written report with the Kentucky Division of Law Enforcement within 48 hours if the accident results in: 

• The death or disappearance of a person, or
• Personal injury that requires medical treatment or incapacitates the person for 24 hours or more

Reports must be filed within five days if the accident results in:

• Property damage (including loss) to the value of $500 or more