According to a spokesperson for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, a man was killed after he crashed his jet-ski into the Miami Marine Stadium, authorities said. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the incident took place at around 5 p.m., Saturday on the Rickenbacker Causeway. The victim was rushed to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Officials from Florida Fish and Wildlife along with Miami-Dade Police are now investigating the accident to understand what caused the accident. FWC officials have not provided further details about the victim, as they continue to investigate. People should know the rules of the sea when they operate a jet ski or boat of any size. If someone is negligent and causes an accident, you can be harmed, losing your property or your life. If someone’s negligence on a jet ski has affected you or someone you know and you’ve been part of a Florida jet ski accident, contact the injury attorneys at Suarez & Montero.
Jet Ski Accidents in South Florida
Florida is a great place to have fun on the water, riding jet skis is one of the most popular ways Florida residents like to enjoy their time on the water. However, the probability of being involved in a jet ski accident is quite high in comparison to boating accidents according to statistics. There are numerous factors that may increase the odds of a jet ski accident including age, human error, alcohol, fatigue, inexperience, excessive speeding, and most importantly negligent. Negligence as it pertains to jet ski accidents occurs when a person fails to fulfill their duty to maintain reasonable care while operating a jet ski or boat and almost all jet ski accidents are in some way caused by negligence. Many Florida jet ski accidents usually occur when riders are speeding or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. As it pertains to alcohol, it is often stated that the most influential predictor of being involved in a jet ski accident is alcohol use. Further, statistics and reports show that younger jet ski operators are by far the most common age group involved in jet ski accidents involving alcohol use. There are numerous reasons why being under the influence of drugs or alcohol can increase the odds of getting into a jet ski accident. Another common factor is that young or inexperienced or first-time riders often get into accidents because they are not used to operating jet skis or other types of personal watercraft. Many inexperienced riders believe that older riders are at a greater risk of being involved in a jet ski accident. This may be because they seem to think that older riders may lack the reflexes to react quickly enough to avoid a crash or maybe because older riders are more likely to have poor vision. Older jet-ski operators are the age group with the lowest number of reported accidents consistently each year. In fact, when considered in terms of the number of persons in each age group involved in accidents, accident rates generally decline with increasing age. Overall, there are many ways that jet ski accidents occur, and it is important to find ways to reduce said accidents.
Speak with a Personal Injury Lawyer Today!
There are many ways to minimize our exposure to other negligent jet ski operators and other risks that may present themselves on the ocean. The most important aspect is to know where hidden threats could exist and adjust accordingly. Don’t allow other negligent persons to cost you money, time, or cause you aggravation. If you were injured in a jet ski accident, it is smart to connect with a local injury lawyer so that you can obtain vital information on how to begin the process of filing a claim or filing a lawsuit. The damages that can be recovered in a jet ski accident claim or lawsuit are designed to help cover the expense of medical treatment, medication, and absence from work. At Suarez and Montero, our policy is that if you don’t recover compensation, you won’t pay any fees for our services. Not to mention, we also provide free case consultations where we assess the circumstances surrounding your case and give you an objective overview of what steps you can take going forward if you decide to act against the at-fault party. For over 19 years, we have delivered quality legal representation for people who, through no fault of their own, have been injured in all types of jet ski accidents. We are available 24/7 to give you a free, no risk case consultation.
We serve clients throughout Florida including those in the following areas:
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