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Diving Accident Attorneys

Drawn by the promise of warm weather and beautiful coastlines, tourists and Florida residents alike may end up in bad situations if their diving trips have unexpected dangers. These incidents may be rare in number, but this is mainly because scuba diving itself is a rare hobby.

Companies that advertise scuba trips and attractions tend to focus more on the rewards than the fact that diving is so dangerous it requires a license. If your injuries were caused by a lack of warnings, inadequate supervision, gear malfunctions, or any other problem that was not your fault, we want to help you find justice.

Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen stands ready to help. Contact our experienced team today to schedule a free consultation.

What Causes Diving Accident Injuries?

All divers rely on others to help them return safely to shore after each trip, untrained divers more so than others. When you go out with a scuba diving guide, you are literally entrusting them with your life. Our attorneys can investigate a diver’s training and operations to help you find evidence of liability in accidents caused by:

  • Dangerous water or weather conditions
  • Failure to maintain gear
  • Lack of proper medical screening
  • Inadequate supervision/dive buddy negligence
  • Insufficient rescue attempts
  • Boat operator error
  • Boat drive-offs
  • Out-of-air emergencies
  • Injury by dangerous sea life
  • Nitrogen narcosis
  • Rapid ascent and decompression sickness (the bends)

With all the gear needed for safe scuba diving, the liability may rest with a manufacturer or designer rather than anyone who was with you at the time of the dive. Our team knows how to evaluate accidents for signs of:

  • Boat malfunction or breakdown
  • Scuba tank defects
  • Rebreather device defects
  • Regulator defects
  • Buoyancy control malfunction
  • Dive computer failure
  • Hose ruptures
  • Uncontrolled inflation leading to rapid ascent

When issues like these contribute to diving accidents, you need a lawyer who understands the technical aspects of scuba diving. Our team brings in industry experts and medical professionals to assist with these cases.

Damages Associated with Diving Accidents

Common injuries that result from swimming and scuba diving accidents in the ocean include:

  • Arterial Gas Embolism (AGE)
  • Drowning
  • Non-traumatic brain injury (caused by lack of oxygen)
  • Traumatic brain injury (caused by blunt force contact in the water)
  • Heart attacks
  • Infections and amputations due to wildlife encounters

If you or a loved one suffered from serious injuries like these while scuba diving or swimming at a resort, you may be entitled to compensation. While not all of these injuries are entirely preventable, swimming and scuba instructors have a responsibility to ensure that you are as safe as possible in the water and that you are fully prepared for this activity. After an accident, our attorneys will help you investigate what went wrong and demand accountability for any losses.

Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen Cares

Our lawyers understand that surviving a serious diving accident can be traumatic. It may be hard to take care of your daily needs while you are recovering, much less advocate for yourself. Our attorneys will take the time to listen to your story and your needs. Then, we can offer honest guidance and create a personalized strategy to help you secure the compensation you need.

Whether you’re bringing a lawsuit against an individual or a big company, our firm has the resources to see your case through until the end. We can handle claims that necessitate knowledge of maritime law and help you navigate other procedural requirements. If you are looking for help moving forward after your diving accident, we are here.

Why Choose GRYC?

TEAM APPROACH

Every GRYC case is handled by a team of lawyers supported by in-house investigators and legal professionals with extensive experience in the medical, law enforcement, and insurance sectors.

WINNING RESULTS

We have recovered over $1 billion in settlements and compensation for our clients, fighting for full and fair compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, physical suffering, and emotional trauma.

CHANGING THE LAW

We fight to change the laws and policies that hurt our clients to protect other innocent people from harm.

NO UPFRONT FEES

We take all cases on a contingency basis, which means that we pay all fees upfront, and only get paid if we win.

We fight every day to bring justice and truth back into the lives of unheard victims. We use our passion to improve the lives of our clients and our communities. GRYC is a force for justice, focused on you.

There are no upfront legal fees.

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GRYC has been a voice for injured victims in the South Florida area since 1988. Together, we will be heard. Together, we can make change happen.