Scuba Diving Accident Lawyers

Q: Am I able to file a lawsuit for a scuba diving accident?

In order to determine whether or not you can file a lawsuit against an individual or company after a scuba diving accident, we will need to determine whether or not someone else had a duty of care for your safety, and whether or not they failed that duty. For example, if you are on a scuba diving tour provided by a cruise liner and are in an accident that resulted from an inexperienced, unlicensed, or otherwise negligent dive leader, then it is likely that you are the victim of reckless and negligent behavior on behalf of the cruise liner for approving this type of unsafe trip. There are many specifics to your unique situation, and the best way to know what your options are and the steps that you can take forward is to contact a scuba diving accident lawyer as soon as possible. Our firm has a history of successful personal injury cases involving a range of maritime, cruise liner, scuba diving, and swimming accidents, and you will feel confident that you have chosen the right scuba diving accident law firm as soon as we are able to speak directly. Contact us now to get started.

Q: Who is at fault for my scuba diving accident?

Proving fault is one of the most important issues that must be resolved at the outset of a personal injury case in order to then determine who is liable for your damages. If you were injured on a scuba diving excursion presented by a cruise liner company or private dive company, we will need to look at what went wrong to cause the accident, identify all involved potentially negligent actors, and ultimately determine who is potentially at fault. If, for example, your dive leader failed to recognize that you were exhibiting symptoms of the bends, or failed to provide you with enough oxygen for the dive, then this was an egregious failure on their part and they may very likely be at fault and thereby legally responsible.

Q: How much is my case worth after suffering an injury in a scuba diving accident?

Once the issue of fault has been resolved, the next step is to determine the amount of money that you are entitled to as the victim in this accident. As your scuba diving accident attorneys, we will be able to set out a clear and compelling case for a range of economic and non-economic damages that you are entitled to, and will seek them through a series of aggressive negotiations. If, however, we believe that your accident was so egregious and negligent that a judge or jury may award punitive damages in addition to the compensatory damages that we are seeking, we may opt to take the case to trial. The question of damages is complex and takes a lot of investigative work and calculations in order to come to an amount that we will then aggressively pursue on your behalf.

Our Leading Maritime and Admiralty Law Firm Represents Injury Victims to Recover Total Compensation After Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Accidents

Our highly sought-after scuba diving and snorkeling accident attorneys have headquarters in Miami, FL, and eight offices strategically located across the country. The experienced maritime lawyers at Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. have successfully recovered over $300 million and counting for our clients. We have handled more than 3,000 cases since we first devoted our practice to legal advocacy back in 1971. With over 50+ years in business, our attorneys have been recognized with countless accolades and awards, including four of our lawyers being named to “Best Lawyers” ® in the U.S. and the firm being selected to “Best Law Firms” ® by US News & World Report for nearly a decade. We have dedicated our career to helping people injured at sea recover the compensation they deserve when someone else’s negligence is the cause of their injuries.

Attorney Charles Lipcon is well known for his legal representation handling some of the country’s landmark personal injury and maritime claims, changing how the U.S. deals with cruise ship, hotel, resort, and maritime accident cases. We have a reputation for unparalleled success and will work tirelessly to help you feel empowered as you take back control of your life and hold negligent parties accountable to the fullest extent of the law. Our lawyers also frequently appear as expert guests on personal injury, cruise ship accidents, and maritime matters on some of the country’s most respected television shows in news programs.

While snorkeling and scuba diving are some of the most thrilling excursions and activities you can participate in, they are not without risk. When programs and cruise lines fail to protect their participants, they can be compelled to compensate victims for their damages. When you have been involved in any type of offshore accident, our team is here to help you get the most out of your claim. Read on to find out more about how our maritime and cruise ship accident attorneys can help you maximize your financial compensation. Contact our team as soon as possible to request your free consultation and put our 200+ years of combined experience to work for you.

Our attorneys have also appeared on television outlets including:

ABC Good Morning America and World News
CBS This Morning and Evening News
CNN Headline News
Fox News, Fox Business, and Fox & Friends
Local Florida channels including CBS 4, Fox 13 and NBC 6

We Represent Victims and Families in Scuba Diving Accident Cases Across Florida

Florida is among the United States’ most-popular scuba diving and snorkeling destinations. Each year, people come from across the country and around the world to take classes and dive in locations such as:

The Florida Keys (including Key Largo, Key Biscayne, Islamorada, Big Pine Key and Key West)
Florida Panhandle Shipwreck Trail
Biscayne National Park
Jacksonville and St. Augustine in Northeast Florida
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
Neptune Memorial Reef
Wreck Trek in Fort Lauderdale

Unfortunately, at these and other pristine diving locations throughout Florida, mistakes by instructors, diving partners, boat captains and others often lead to serious and fatal accidents. Equipment failures are to blame for a significant number of scuba accidents as well, including accidents in which divers unexpectedly run out of oxygen and accidents involving nitrogen narcosis. Other common factors for which a Florida scuba diving lawyer at our firm may be able to help you recover financial compensation include:

Bends (decompression sickness)
Boat run-overs and drive-offs
Diving in dangerous sea conditions
Failed rescue attempts
Negligent screening, instruction or supervision
Negligent scuba equipment maintenance or preparation
Rapid ascent

In addition to representing clients in cases involving recreational scuba diving and snorkeling accidents, we represent clients in cases involving work-related accidents as well. If you were injured or a loved one was killed while working as a scuba instructor, maritime worker or professional diver, we can help you recover the financial compensation you deserve.

Frequently Asked Questions About Scuba Diving Accident Lawsuits and Cases

The following are a few of the more common questions that we answer during initial consultations and throughout our work with victims and the surviving family members of scuba diving accidents in Florida. Keep in mind that the following answers are intended to give you a basic idea of how we will work together to find the answers to your unique situation, and should not be taken as legal advice in any capacity. The sooner you contact our firm to speak directly with an attorney about your scuba diving accident, the sooner you will have a clear understanding of your situation and a path forward towards the financial compensation that you rightfully deserve.

Am I able to file a lawsuit for a scuba diving accident?

Who is at fault for my scuba diving accident?

How much is my case worth after suffering an injury in a scuba diving accident?

A Top-Rated Florida Scuba Diving Accident Attorney Can Help You Understand Your Rights and Make Liable Parties Pay

Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. are the nation’s leading scuba diving and snorkeling accident attorneys. Several of our lawyers have been selected as “Best Lawyers” ® and we have been chosen as one of the “Best Law Firms” ® in the nation by US News & World Report every year for almost a decade. If you or someone you love has been critically or fatally injured in a SCUBA or snorkeling accident and you are unsure of where to turn for help, our attorneys have the in-depth knowledge and experience needed to help you fight for justice.

Contact our personal injury team as soon as possible or call us at 877–233–1238 to schedule your 100% free consultation and get in touch with an experienced scuba diving and snorkeling accident attorney as soon as today.

Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Accident Lawyer