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SAN DIEGO COUNTY - On Saturday, August 6, 2011, a six-year-old girl was rushed to Rady Children's Hospital after being run over by a boat, reports 10 News. The girl, identified as Neve Walker, was being pulled by a Sea Doo on an inner tube with her brother near Fiesta Island when a boat approached the Sea Doo from behind and veered directly into the path of the children. The boat struck the inner tube, causing Walker to fall off, and then preceded to run over her. The victim's brother escaped injury, but the young girl suffered multiple rib fractures, a collapsed lung, and cuts and bruises. According to the young girl's father, a police report had been filed but, as of yet, no charges had been pressed and no citations has been issued against the boat driver.

Cause of the Fiesta Island Boating Accident

Although the official cause of the accident has not been released, police are investigating why the boat operator ran directly into the path of the children. It is possible the boat operator could have been under the influence of alcohol or drugs or was simply not paying attention. Another possible reason for the accident could be operator inexperience.

Boating Accident Personal Injury Liability

When an injury is caused by the negligent actions of another individual, the victim may be entitled to compensation. Financial compensation can help victims and their families cover medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other accident-related expenses. While the accident is still under investigation, the family of the victim would be well advised to call an experienced San Diego boating accident attorney at Estey Bomberger. We have more than 70 years experience helping victims and their families collect the compensation they need to treat a serious injury.

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SAN DIEGO COUNTY - A man was tragically killed in a Fiesta Island boating accident Sunday evening, reports NBC San Diego. According to San Diego Lifeguards, the man was in an inner tube being towed by a boat when he fell off and disappeared. Friends of the victim located his life jacket, but were unable to locate the man, whose identity has not been released. The man's friends contacted lifeguards shortly before 6:00 pm, minutes before he was discovered faced down in the water by another vessel. Before transporting him to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, emergency crews tried to revive the man at the scene of the accident for 20 minutes. Lifeguards are currently investigating the cause of the July 24, 2011 accident, but believe faulty inner tube equipment or improper life vest fastening may have contributed to the man's tragic death.

If you have lost a loved one in a tragic accident involving a vessel or personal watercraft, contact a San Diego boating accident lawyer at the law firm of Estey Bomberger today. We can help you during this trying time.

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The San Diego personal injury lawyers at Estey Bomberger offer a free consultation for anyone who has suffered a serious injury or the death of a loved one in an unexpected accident. This is an invaluable opportunity for potential clients and their family members to meet with a knowledgeable and experienced San Diego personal injury attorney and discuss the liability merits and potential challenges of a case, and get a general idea of how much their case may be worth. Even if a potential client decides to negotiate a settlement on their own with their insurer, the information learned from a meeting with a lawyer can be very valuable. Consultations are offered whenever and wherever is most convenient. Sometimes clients come to our San Diego office; other times, one of our attorneys meets with a potential client at their home or hospital room. In some cases, consultations are done over the phone.

If you have been injured in an accident - or if a loved one has died in an accident, and you would like to know about your legal rights, contact the law firm of Estey Bomberger today. Our team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to take your call and answer your questions. With every consultation, there is absolutely no obligation. Our case review gives us an opportunity to share information with you, and determine if we may be able to help you recover monetary compensation for your injuries, or the wrongful death of someone you love. To learn more or to speak to a San Diego personal injury attorney about your potential case, contact us at (619) 312-4399, or fill out our contact form and an attorney will contact you shortly.

Thousands of spectators heard a horrific collision Sunday night at the second weekend of the annual Boat Parade of Lights. A boating accident involving a 33-foot Coast Guard boat and a 24-foot recreational boat occurred just before 6 p.m, causing serious injury to five adults and the death of a young boy.

According to a USCG news release, there were five people on board the Coast Guard vessel, which was responding to a report at the time of the crash. The 24-foot boat had 13 people on board. Five people on the smaller boat suffered "major traumas," and an 8-year-old boy, Anthony Cole DeWeese, later died at UCSD Medical Center. No one on board the Coast Guard vessel was reportedly injured.

Please keep the family of Anthony DeWeese in your prayers, as the sudden loss of this young boy is surely devastating and incomprehensible. The cause of this tragic accident is currently under investigation. Those injured and the family of the young boy who lost his life would be wise to consult with an experienced San Diego boating accident attorney as soon as possible - they may be entitled to compensation for this accident from the United States Coast Guard. For more information, contact Estey & Bomberger at (619) 312-4399, or another reputable personal injury law firm.