A woman was knocked unconscious in a personal watercraft accident that happened this past month. The Destin boating accident took place when an employee of a rental company was knocked unconscious after she took the company’s personal watercraft onto the water in the Gulf of Mexico.
The 25-year-old was luckily not on her own but instead in the presence of three other employees. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was called to the scene to investigate.
The company was not renting out watercrafts that day because of weather conditions ahead of a storm that was coming through, so she and the other employees took them out without being authorized to do so.
The woman jumped over a wave on her vehicle and landed sideways in the water. The employees saw her head strike the hood of the watercraft. She fell into the water and lost consciousness before her companions were able to pull her to safety.
The woman was then taken to the ER and was evaluated for several hours. She claimed that she was sore and that her head hurt after she regained consciousness. She was then cited for the incident.
Over the years, Florida has led all states in boating accidents, many of which have led to serious injuries and fatalities. This is due to boating being such a common hobby in Florida.
To those who have been injured or lost a loved one in an accident, we offer our most sincere condolences. A boating accident can change your life, and suddenly you are hit with medical bills and wonder how you can take care of them. Let us help in the midst of your case.
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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