Boating & Recreational Accidents
Florida Scuba Diving Accident and Injury Cases
Scuba diving is a potentially hazardous sport that carries with it certain risks. Hundreds of U.S. citizens are injured in scuba diving accidents worldwide and over 70 divers die annually as a result of their injuries. In order to dive in the U.S., people must complete and pass a diving certification course. Commercial and recreational SCUBA diving accidents, snuba accidents, and snorkeling accidents usually occur because of improperly maintained equipment, inadequate training, inadequate supervision, or poor judgment.
Types & Causes of Scuba Diving Accidents & Injuries:
These are just a partial list of the more common types of scuba diving accidents and injuries:
- Dive Operator Negligence
- Air Emergencies
- Water Conditions
- Unfamiliar with Equipment / Dive Site
- Boat Run Overs / Drive Offs
- Nitrogen Narcosis / Bends
- Improperly Maintained Equipment
- Training and/or Dive Buddy Negligence
- Improper or Negligent Supervision of Charter / Captain