Before you collect a settlement on your Oregon water ski injury you must prove fault by showing that the observer (who is a requirement on the boat) failed in their legal responsibilities.

The cardinal rule in any water ski event in Oregon is there must be an observer on board. Water ski rules require that the observer must be ready to rescue the skier and raise the down flags when the skier is down.

The observer’s main responsibility is to keep the operator of the boat aware of what the skier is signaling, the location of the skier, location of the in water skier, and lastly location of other boats behind the skier.

Water boat injuries can be serious and the boating rules will always come into play prior to settlement so it is best to consult with an injury lawyer who is familiar with the legal obligations of the observer on your water ski injury case.

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