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Cocoa, FL (January 11, 2019) - An airboat crash near the Lone Cabbage Fish Camp left multiple people injured on Thursday, January 10th. The Brevard County Fire Rescue responded to the incident near State Road 520 on the St. Johns River.
Crews were able to determine that three people were injured in the crash. A Good Samaritan allowed fire rescue workers to use a boat in order to rescue people trapped on the airboat. A total of three people suffered injuries in the crash. One of the injured victims was sent to a trauma unit at a nearby hospital. There is no word on their condition at this time.
No details were provided on how the incident occurred or whether the airboat operator was negligent.
Florida is home to many bodies of water. Due to our temperate climate and abundant sunshine, boating is a popular activity among many residents and visitors. The airboat industry in Florida is only lightly-regulated as lawmakers have not passed extensive safety regulations which deal with the use and operation of these watercraft. Unfortunately, this incident is not the first time that airboat riders have been injured in a crash.
If you or a loved one have been involved in a boating accident, including an airboat crash, an experienced Florida boating lawyer can investigate your case and determine your potential for recovery. At Rubenstein Law, our Florida boat accident lawyers are well-equipped to handle any complicated case involving a boating injury.
We are standing by 24 hours a day to take your call. For a free consultation, please contact us at 1-800 FL-Legal.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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