Boca Raton Scuba Diving Accident Lawyer

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE IN A SCUBA DIVING ACCIDENT

With so many opportunities to scuba dive in the waters surrounding the state of Florida, it’s no surprise that scuba diving accidents are more common here than in most other states throughout the U.S. In fact, hundreds of scuba accidents occur each year in Florida alone, often with catastrophic outcomes. There are many things that can go wrong during a dive. If negligence, recklessness or equipment failure is to blame for scuba injury or death, you may be entitled to compensation.

David Eltringham, legal innovator at the Eltringham Law Group in Boca Raton, is an avid scuba diver and all too familiar with the risks involved.  Offering legal representation to scuba accident victims throughout the entire state of Florida, David and his exceptional legal team have the experience and knowledge to help clients obtain the compensation they deserve when injury or death occurs due to a scuba diving accident.

Whether you are involved in a recreational, professional or commercial diving accident, it’s important to have an experienced scuba diving accident attorney on your side who you can trust.

Scuba Diving Accident Lawsuit Cases

Scuba divers typically have to rely on others for their safety. When something goes wrong, compensation can and should be sought to cover current and future medical costs, pain and suffering, loss of wages and punitive damages.

Some of the most common causes for scuba diving injury and death include:

  • Boat operator negligence, including run overs, drive offs or faulty vessel operation
  • Dive buddy negligence
  • Rescuer negligence
  • Improper training
  • Inadequate supervision
  • Dive operator failure to follow U.S. Coast Guard regulations or proper safety protocol in order to cut costs
  • Faulty or poorly maintained equipment
  • Out-of-air emergencies
  • Issues caused by improper decompression, bends, rapid descents/ascents, nitrogen narcosis
  • Dangerous weather or surf conditions

With years of experience handling personal injury cases in Florida, including scuba diving negligence, the Eltringham Law Group can answer all of your questions and address your concernsWe offer free consultations during which we will discuss your case and can provide you with the information, support and advice you need to move forward.

What to Expect Following Your Scuba Diving Accident

When you choose the Eltringham Law Group to represent you following a scuba diving accident involving personal injury, property damage or death, here is what you can expect to happen:

  • We offer free consultations so you can get all your questions answered and can spend time talking directly with an experienced attorney about your rights and expected outcomes.
  • Leave all the work to us. We will be in contact with doctors, hospitals, witnesses, insurance providers, police, attorneys and anyone else necessary to settle your claim. We will thoroughly investigate your accident and will build a solid case so that you are more likely to be awarded additional compensation from insurance companies or other parties.
  • You focus on you. Whether you are still recovering from injuries or are simply dealing with the stress and anxiety that is common following scuba diving accidents, now is the time to focus on your own needs while you leave the details of your case in the hands of experienced attorneys that will get the job done right.
  • We work on a contingent fee basis. This means that you don’t need to lay out any money up front in order to have our injury attorneys work on your case. We don’t get paid unless we recover a financial settlement or jury award for you.
To schedule your free consultation or for more information on scuba diving accidents, contact the Eltringham Law Group at 561-338-0420.

Common Questions About Scuba Diving Accidents

If I have been injured in a scuba diving accident, what should I do?


Who is responsible for my scuba accident?


Do I have any recourse if I signed a waiver before scuba diving?


Are scuba diving accidents impacted by maritime law?


How can I prove negligence in a scuba diving accident?


Will insurance cover my medical expenses, loss of work or other losses?


How do I find a personal injury lawyer who is experienced with scuba diving accident cases?


What are some of the common causes for scuba diving accidents?


What type of attorney do I need for a scuba diving accident?


Can I sue a diving company and/or manufacturer for injuries/death related to a scuba diving accident?

If you or a loved one has been involved in a scuba diving accident, you may have many questions that need to be answered. Among them are:

You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Call the Eltringham Law Group today at 561-338-0420 for these and any other personal injury questions you may have.

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5 star review

I usually never leave reviews, good or bad, but for this instance, I most definitely had to. David and Marnie were both AMAZING. They made me feel comfortable and confident in their ability to resolve my case. I was walking in a crosswalk and was hit by a vehicle resulting in having to go to the hospital. I sustained injuries from this that I am still in the midst of dealing with. I contacted the firm and was able to speak with them via zoom immediately. I decided to sign with them on a Monday evening (3 days after my accident) and by Tuesday afternoon (the very next day) my case was settled. And settled for the very max that was able to be obtained. I attribute a lot of this to not only the expertise of the firm, but the relationships that Marnie has built with her experience working as a lawyer within a major insurance provider, which just so happened to be the insurance provider involved in my case. This is incredibly atypical for a case to be settled this quickly, especially with this outcome. It has been two weeks to the day today that my accident has happened and my case has already been resolved. I am blessed and more than happy that I decided to hire this firm. Every case is different, but I can bet that this firm will handle your case with care and the utmost professionalism. I pray I never have to go through a situation like this again, but if I did, I wouldn’t hesitate to call this law firm. Thank you guys very much!!

Shekeara

5 star review

I highly recommend Eltringham Law Group to anyone seeking legal advice after having a car accident. David Eltringham and his entire staff gave me the personal attention I needed during a very difficult and painful time. David took the extra steps needed to ensure that I received the medical care I needed as well as the financial compensation I deserved. Harold Torres, Paralegal updated me every step of the way. Thank you Eltringham Law Group!

Laura Lauri

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I had such a great experience with Eltringham Law Group! I was always kept in the loop and the experience was so personal. I was always in close contact with Teresa who was an absolute pleasure to work with. I would definitely recommend Eltringham Law Group again and again – I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!!!

Alex Peacock

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