According to Nevada’s boat accident reporting requirements, an operator involved in a boat accident is required to:

• Stop their boat at the scene.
• Render assistance to any person who has been injured or who is in danger so long as they can do so without risking their safety or their passenger’s safety.
• Provide their name, address and boat information in writing to any person who was injured, and to the owner of any property that was damaged as a result of the accident.

Boat Accident Reporting

Nevada’s boat accident reporting requirements state that a boat accident must be immediately reported to the Nevada Department of Fish and Wildlife immediately. An accident report form must be filed within 48 hours if:

• A person is killed or disappears from the boat.
• A person requires medical treatment beyond first aid, a person loses consciousness or is disabled for more than 24 hours as a result of the accident.

A written accident report must be submitted within 10 days if:

• Property damage totals more than $2,000.

State-approved Boat Accident Report form: http://www.ndow.org/uploadedFiles/ndoworg/Content/Boat/Boating_Safety/Boat-Accident-Report-Mail-In-Savable.pdf