The "Beautiful Girls" singer was fined a whopping $180 for "careless operation in an accident." It refers to Kingston’s near-fatal jet ski accident back in May‚ when he crashed his brand new PWC into a bridge in Miami Beach.
Apparently‚ Kingston made a classic NOVICE move when he stupidly released the throttle while turning the steering wheel at the same time‚ causing him to lose control of the watercraft. Investigators say the celeb’s "inexperience" and "inattention" were solely to blame. Cops specifically called him out for not understanding basic boating safety procedures.
The three-month police investigation shows how close Kingston was to dying. The collision with the bridge was so
strong that his head‚ arms‚ and upper chest left an imprint on the actual cement.
Operator errors account for 70% of boating accidents. It is essential that a rider takes a safety class or read up on basic boating safety procedures before hitting the water.
If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a jet ski accident in San Diego‚ contact the boating safety attorneys at the Jurewitz Law Group. Call our personal injury law office at 888-233-5020.
A man died Sunday‚ July 24‚ 2011 at about 5:50 p.m. after an inner-tube accident on Mission Bay. The victim had
been riding a water device called a biscuit that was being towed behind a person watercraft (PWC) at Ski Beach.
The man went under the water and could not be found. 10 minutes later‚ the man’s lifeless body was found. Lifeguards say that the man had been wearing a life jacket but was found without it. They believe the device was too small and improperly fastened‚ deeming it useless. In addition‚ the floating device was not properly inflates and had broken apart while it was being towed.
Authorities are unsure of the true cause of the wrongful death of the victim but think that he may have been entangled in the tow rope and dragged underwater. A detailed investigation will reveal the exact cause.
As for now‚ the family members of the deceased victim is advised to contact a San Diego personal watercraft accident attorney immediately to learn about their legal rights and options. Drowning accidents involving jet skis are extremely common and almost always preventable. The PWC operator or equipment rental company may be held responsible for the death of the victim and fined for the medical costs‚ funeral expenses‚ loss of wages‚ and loss of love.
If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a tubing accident in San Diego County because of the negligence of another party‚ call the boating accident attorneys at the Jurewitz Law Group. Call our personal injury law office at 888-233-5020 to set up a free consultation.
Hip-hop singer Sean Kingston and his female passenger were critically injured after he crashed his personal watercraft (PWC) into a Miami Beach bridge around 6 p.m. on Sunday‚ May 29‚ 2011.
Luckily‚ a passer-by saw the accident and saved the pair‚ who was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital. The female passenger suffered minor injuries while Kingston was being treated in the trauma ward. Though authorities do not believe alcohol played a role in the incident the female passenger told reporters that they were speeding when they collided into the Palm Island Bridge‚ which connects Palm Island with the MacArthur Causeway.
With the ability to reach speeds of up to 90 mph‚ personal watercraft (PWC) accidents are one of the most common types of injuries out on the water. What most beginners don’t understand about jet skis is that the braking system is completely different than what they are used to. For example‚ when you drive a car or boat‚ you would typically brake when you approach a turn.‚ right?
PWCs are completely different. Instead‚ you have to speed up and gradually turn to avoid the obstacle. You can imagine that if you are going 50‚ 60‚ or even 70 mph on a jet ski‚ it’s going to be pretty difficult to make smooth turns. In addition‚ states pass strict laws regulating speeds on open water‚ especially when there are other boats or swimmers nearby.
In this case‚ Kingston’s passenger should immediately contact a Miami jet ski accident attorney and file a claim
against the reggae star for his reckless driving. The passenger is entitled to receive money damages to cover her medical costs and lost wages.
Ross Jurewitz is a San Diego PWC injury lawyer and has handled numerous cases involving watersport accidents. He is also the managing attorney at the Jurewitz Law Group‚ a personal injury office that is dedicated to getting our clients their rightful compensation. If you or someone you know was injured in a jet ski accident‚ go to our website to learn about your rights and legal options.
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