Diving Support Vessel Accidents
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Diving Support Vessel Accidents
Diving support vessels transport people who need to enter the open sea or inland waterways for recreational or occupational purposes. Diving vessels can range from simple charter boats to dedicated craft complete with cranes, submersibles, and sophisticated electronic monitoring devices. Entering the water for any purpose is inherently dangerous, but unseaworthy craft, negligent operators, and irresponsible crews can make even simple diving perilous.
Many diving support vessels fall under the jurisdiction of United States maritime and admiralty law, but because some statutes have specific standards for vessel size and weight, so some craft may or may not be protected under the law. Maritime law is notoriously complicated, and it takes years of dedicated study and practice to completely understand.
If you were injured in a diving support vessel accident due to the negligence of the operator, the unseaworthiness of the craft, or the irresponsibility of the crew, you may be entitled to take legal action under U.S. maritime law. Contact a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer who can navigate you through the process today.
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