Florida Divers/Diving Companies Should Be Aware Of This Issue
Corbin Sutter
Boating Accidents
With 1,350 miles of coastline, there's plenty to do in the water around Florida. However, today's focus is on diving. There are individuals who own boats, diving equipment, and more. They head out on ventures themselves or with family and friends. Meanwhile, there are also local companies that take paying customers out to explore shipwrecks, reefs, and things of that nature. Diving is a fun and entertaining activity that often keeps people occupied for hours on end. However, it can be dangerous as well. For instance, while beneath the water, a diver could get attacked by a shark. Then again, they might hit their head on something hard and get knocked unconscious. Or, what if an individual surfaces, only for a vessel to strike them? A list of things that may go wrong can go on and on.
But sometimes, problems can occur that are no fault of your own. Even diving companies can't be to blame for some items. In fact, it has been brought to our attention that there might be defective products in circulation that can put divers in danger. If that's something that piques your interest, please, stick around and read on to learn more. You never know, having this knowledge could save you or someone you know from drowning or getting seriously injured.
Aqua Lung Of Vista, California
Aqua Lung of Vista, CA, has learned about an issue with one of its Aqualung i330R SCUBA diving computers. The unit displayed incorrect calculations for a diver. No injuries were reported for the incident or any others, but it could only be a matter of time because there were 16,400 of these products at dive stores nationwide.
The devices, manufactured in Taiwan, may fail to adjust to the user's altitude. When that happens, incorrect sea level dive times calculations exceeding 3,000 feet can be displayed. Why does that matter? Because it can increase one's risk of injury, particularly decompression sickness. Not only that but it raises the chances of divers drowning.
Hence, if your boat is outfitted with one of these computers, you should discontinue use of it immediately, and contact Aqua Lung. Find out how the company plans to rectify the situation and what your next steps should be. But what if an injury or drowning has already happened?
Contact A Personal Injury Attorney
A legal concept that holds manufacturers and sellers responsible for harm their products cause is known as manufacturer's liability. If you get hurt while using a defective product, the concept could apply, giving you the grounds to seek compensation for your damages. Then, if you win in court or get a settlement, the money can offset medical bills and the cost of long-term care.
But of course, a person can also drown because of this situation. If a loved one dies due to incorrect calculations, their family may be entitled to fair compensation. Obviously, no amount of financial restitution will ever be enough to make up for what they lost, but an award can come in handy in various ways. For instance, it can be used to cover medical expenses that might have been incurred before the passing or funeral costs.
All Injuries Law Firm, P.A., has been serving those injured in Florida for more than 35 years. This means after putting the team in your corner, you can rest easy knowing the claim is in good hands. Things are tight for a lot of people right now, financially speaking. However, our personal injury clients don't have to worry about upfront payments. That's because we offer free case evaluations. So, don't delay if a disaster has struck. Instead, give us a call to schedule an appointment today.