Fort Lauderdale, FL (August 11, 2018) – A 23-year-old scuba diver was injured when he was struck by the propeller of a passing boat. The diver was surfacing at the time of the incident which took place off the coast of Fort Lauderdale.
Police are investigating the incident as if it were a hit-and-run boating accident as the boat fled the scene after striking the man. The diver transported to the local hospital in the area and has been listed in stable condition following the incident. Luckily, his injuries are not life-threatening
At this time, police say that the other boat and its operators have not been identified and were in a white, almost 60-foot sports boat with a black bottom.
In 2017, Florida saw a rise in boating accidents. In fact, throughout the entire year, there was a total of 766 boating accidents, which was 52 more than in 2016. Though falls overboard are some of the most common accidents, they also occur for many other reasons. We want to extend our condolences if you were injured in a serious boating accident and need our help.
We understand that injuries can overwhelm your life, but we don’t want you to let this happen. If you or a loved one have been seriously injured in an accident, you have options, and we want you to act. Put our skills and experience to work for you and contact us at Rubenstein Law.
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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