Recreational and commercial diving activities are common in Florida, and so are injuries due to diving negligence. Diving injuries can be extremely serious, even deadly, which is why this activity is heavily regulated by federal, state and maritime laws. If there is a diving injury accident caused by unsafe equipment or personnel, the negligent party may be liable and responsible for associated expenses. At Ligori & Ligori, we can provide you with advice from a diving accidents injury lawyer if you or a family member is injured while diving in Florida.
Recreational Scuba Diving Accident Injuries
Florida waters are an incredible place to put on your fins and head to the floor of the ocean. Our state has a thriving scuba diving industry that caters to locals and tourists alike who need equipment, training or assistance on their diving adventures. Considering that diving involves going deep underwater and relying on breathing equipment to keep you alive, safety is of the utmost importance for anyone involved in the diving industry. Negligence in any form can jeopardize the life of divers, including the following situations:
- Defective scuba equipment
- Poorly maintained diving equipment
- Improper training
- Negligent supervision during diving expeditions
- Improper signaling
- Boat accidents
Scuba diving injuries can be very serious and may jeopardize the life of the victim. Hundreds of people are injured diving in Florida every year, many drowning or almost drowning due to negligence. Families of scuba diving wrongful death victims may be able to seek compensation for the loss of their loved one. Survivors of diving accident injuries are also eligible to explore personal injury claims against the negligent entity.
