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.