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Sean Kingston, a Miami native Hip Hop star, was taken to Ryder Tauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital critically injured as a result of a jet ski accident late Sunday evening, according to the Miami Herald.

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According to Officer Jorge Pino, a spokesman for the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, Mr. Kingston, 21, was driving the personal watercraft with a female passenger on board at the time of the accident.

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Three people in a fishing boat that collided with a speed boat last Friday off the MacArthur Causeway were injured and transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The circumstances of the accident are still under investigation.

Boating Accidents Common in Florida

The Sunshine State, with it's warm climate and beautiful beaches, is an ideal place for all sorts of water activities: boat and jet ski riding, water skiing, tubing, kayaking, parasailing, etc. However, often times, when these activities are carried out without adequate care the result is injury, pain, suffering and even death, instead of enjoyment. As recently stated by a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Agency spokesman when talking about two separate incidents: "We're the boating capital of the world so we're also the boating accident capital"...

In one case, a pair of jet skis operated by a husband and wife (with kids as passengers) crashed into one another, sending the wife to a Miami hospital with bone fractures and a major hand injury.

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Our country has millions of boaters. People use our waterways to fish, cruise, water ski and tube, wakeboard, and generally to have fun.

The captains of these pleasure crafts are responsible for the safety of those on board their vessel, the people in other boats as well as swimmers and divers. The captain of a boat has a responsibility to ensure that his/her boat is in a seaworthy condition and most importantly, that it is operated with the safety of everyone in mind.

Costly Mistakes

Often times, captains aboard pleasure vessels make mistakes and cause injuries to those on their boats or others. If you are injured on the boat of a friend or relative, you may feel awkward bringing a claim for your injuries because of the close friendship or familial relationship. This could also prove to be a major mistake as medical costs, lost wages and loss of future earning capacity become a reality due to your injuries. Additionally, you may suffer a loss of your capacity to enjoy life due to pain and suffering, disfigurement and/or the loss of your ability to engage in the daily activities you used to enjoy.

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