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At Lake of the Ozarks, most of the summer is spent on the water. Although the end of summer is approaching, there are still a couple months left in the boating season. With Labor Day Weekend coming up and plenty of weekends still on the horizon, there will be many boats out on the Lake. It is important to always be cautious whenever you are out on the water, especially if there are a lot of boaters. In today's blog, your Lake of the Ozarks attorneys offer a few tips to help keep you and your family safe while out on the water. 1. Always Wear a Life Jacket Wearing a life jacket is a very simple task that that is extremely effective in saving lives. Missouri law requires boats to have U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets on board for every passenger on their watercraft. However, many people do not wear them. If you are in a boating accident, you may not have time to reach for your life jacket. Children under the age of seven are required to wear a life jacket whenever ...

With Memorial Day Weekend coming up in a few short weeks, the official start to the summer season is almost here. Most summers wouldn't be complete without spending some time on the water, especially for people spending their summers at the Lake of the Ozarks. Water-related activities can be endless fun, but unfortunately they can also be very dangerous if proper precautions are not taken. In recognition of the importance of being safe on the water this summer, May is National Water Safety Month. The team at Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. is here to help you keep yourself and your family safe with these  no-nonsense safety reminders. Water Safety Tips For The Lake Of The Ozarks People come to the Lake Area for a variety of different reasons - golfing, hiking, camping, shopping, and more. However, it's no secret that the Lake is one of the largest draws to our area. More often than not, out-of-town visitors come to enjoy swimming, boating, tubing, kaya...