Scuba Diving Injuries

Scuba diving can be a very enjoyable sport for many people. It opens up a whole new world to those who choose to engage in this underwater activity; divers are presented with the opportunity to view ocean life in its natural habitat. However, scuba diving can also be quite dangerous to those who do not know how to best protect themselves against the dangers of pressure differences, violent sea animals, lack of oxygen, or loss of orientation. It is important for scuba divers to have properly functioning equipment and complete instruction on underwater safety.

The Dangers of Diving

Scuba diving presents many opportunities for individuals to develop dangerous conditions if they run into any complications while underwater. Some of the more common risks associated with scuba diving are the following:

• Decompression sickness, also known as the bends
• Ear pressure squeezes
• Sinus squeezes
• Barotraumas – inner ear or pulmonary
• Arterial gas embolism

It is extremely important that all divers select dives with which they are comfortable and for which they are fully prepared. Scuba divers should also never go out without a buddy nor should they drink alcohol before submerging themselves. Divers should also check their equipment before heading out.

Contact Us

If you would like to learn more about scuba diving injuries and the steps you can take to prevent these terrible incidents from occurring, or if you have been injured because of defective Scuba equipment, contact the Las Vegas personal injury lawyers of William Palmer & Associates, P.C. today at 702-888-2222 to speak with one of our qualified attorneys.