Fort Lauderdale Snorkeling & Scuba Diving Accident Lawyer
Snorkeling and scuba diving sound like fun activities, especially while on vacation, but there’s nothing enjoyable about suffering a serious injury while underwater. Even when diving with certified, experienced instructors, many individuals will suffer painful injuries that can leave them hospitalized or stuck at home for an extended period. Contact Spencer Morgan Law to talk with a Fort Lauderdale snorkeling & scuba diving accident lawyer about whether you can sue for compensation. We have the legal experience injured victims need, and we are only a phone call away.
Snorkeling & Scuba Accidents
Many things can go wrong out on the water. Dive companies are required to follow certain regulations, but some of them cut corners or otherwise fail to exercise sufficient care. Sadly, some people will die in a snorkeling or scuba accident, leaving their family members confused about their legal options.
Those who survive an accident can be left with significant injuries:
- Out of air emergencies
- Getting hit or run over by a boat
- Near drowning events
- Decompression sickness (“the bends”)
- Tinnitus
- Shark bites
- Coral poisoning
- Trauma to the ear or lungs
Many times, a dive buddy or diver operator is at fault for the accident, but inexperienced divers might be in too much pain to fully understand what happened. For example, the operator could take you to a dangerous area on the water, or they could fail to provide accurate instructions before beginning a dive.
In other situations, defective equipment could have contributed to the accident due to a design defective or simply from being outdated. Scuba diving companies should regularly inspect their equipment and replace items that are worn. Call a law firm to discuss whether you can seek compensation for your medical bills and other expenses.
Our firm is ready to help anyone injured in a snorkeling accident. We can begin handling a claim by performing an investigation into what happened. We might interview members of the dive team or other witnesses.
We can also help clients document their expenses and communicate with insurance companies. These steps lift the heavy load from our clients’ shoulders.
Spencer Morgan Law can also tackle the entire negotiation process. We know how to estimate the value of your injuries and can negotiate with all defendants for a settlement. The negotiation process is usually intense, and victims should remain committed to healing.
If you were visiting Fort Lauderdale, make sure to hire a local attorney who has easier access to the defendants and the equipment. By going with a local lawyer, you save time and money, smoothing out the process for obtaining compensation and improving the odds of a successful outcome.
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Spencer Morgan Law has helped accident victims in Fort Lauderdale for a quarter of a century. Our firm provides the highest level of personal injury representation to our injured clients, and we know how to negotiate settlements that are fair. To learn more, contact our firm to speak with a Fort Lauderdale snorkeling & scuba diving accident lawyer.