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Within how many days must you file a boating accident for an incident that results in property damage only and exceeds $2000?

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Boating accident reports are must be filed within: 10 days if there is a complete loss of the vessel or damage to the vessel and property exceeding $2000. Many states have set a limit less the $2000 and the person can contact the local state boating authority to determine the amount.

In addition for formality, a written accident report is required to be filed when the following situation occur:


· Life is lost due to the accident. Must be filed 48 hour of the occurrence or if a person dies within one day.


· Someone is injured and required medical treatment beyond first aid. Must be filed 48 hours if a person is injured and medical treatment beyond first aid is required.


· Any person on board a vessel disappears under circumstances indicating death or injury. Must be filed 48 hour of the occurrence or if a person dies within one day.

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