Police are investigating two separate deadly boating accidents that took place in the Florida Keys on Friday. Both accidents occurred within hours of each other. According to a spokesperson for the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the initial crash occurred during the day just after 12:30 p.m. on a Sunset Watersports parasailing ship off the coast of Key West. Two passengers were seriously injured in the crash, one with life-threatening injuries. Unfortunately, the man was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The woman is still in critical condition. The second crash occurred a few hours later around 6 p.m. on the same day. The accident took place off the long key bridge near Mile Marker 70 and five passengers were onboard. According to a police official who responded to the scene, the accident took place when the 36-foot vessel hit a channel marker and sent four of the five passengers off the vessel, killing one. Both accidents are being investigated for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Boating Accidents in Miami
One of the most popular things to do in South Florida is navigate the waters on a boat, jet ski, ski boat, or fishing boat. While enjoying the outdoors and the ocean can be extremely pleasant, it can also be dangerous for some. In South Florida, there are many boaters out on the water so there is a heightened possibility that if you go out on the water you may be involved in a boating accident. In most instances, boating crashes are caused by boater negligence. Some common examples of boater negligence include speeding, not following all boating regulations, ignoring no wake zone signs, drinking alcohol while operating a boat, etc. These are all factors that are considered after a boating accident has occurred. The worst part is that boating accidents can be extremely deadly, even more so than car accidents. Due to the complexities of determining fault in a boating accident case, it is very important to hire a skilled Miami boating accident lawyer to analyze your case and construct a plan that is in your best interest. A skilled lawyer can easily explain the weak points and strong points in your case and can guide you throughout the claims process. You may be entitled to damages stemming from the accident for lost wages or income, medical expenses, and in some cases even pain and suffering. With a range of legal claims to be made and compensation to be obtained, you can be sure that the lawyers at Suarez & Montero will fight to get you what you deserve when you have been injured by a boating accident on the water.
If you would like to obtain compensation for an injury you or your loved one suffered in a boating accident, you will have to prove that the accident caused your injury. To achieve this, you will have to show that someone was negligent—possibly the driver of the boat or the operator of another boat. You may be wondering what exactly amounts to negligence in the context of boating accidents. While each boating crash is distinct, there are many ways an operator of a boat can be found to have been negligent while operating a vessel. Whether you sustained an injury as a passenger or operator of a boat, injuries suffered in boating accidents are compensable as damages in a boat accident claim. After any type of boating accident, consider talking with a boat accident attorney to learn more about your legal rights and obligations after a boating accident. Let the personal injury attorneys at Suarez & Montero evaluate the circumstances of your case and provide you with an explanation of your legal options going forward. Our skillful attorneys are genuinely committed to our clients. At Suarez & Montero, we handle several types of boating accident cases. Whatever the circumstances surrounding your injury claim, the team at Suarez & Montero has the experience necessary to ask the right questions and take the necessary actions to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve! Let us help you get the medical care you need and fight to make sure you are compensated for your injuries!
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