Posted by Ken Kurtis on August 07, 2001 at 12:49:54:
In Reply to: Need a lawyer specializing in Personal Injury related to Scuba. posted by Cygal on August 07, 2001 at 12:21:22:
Cygal wrote: "I got bent..I'm mad as hell, it was the divemaster's stupid mistake . . ."
While I really do sympathize with the fact that you got bent, I'd be curious to hear more details about the cirumstances of the incident and why you feel this was totally the DM's fault.
I not trying to set you up here, but as an instructor (and someone who feels certifified divers too often don't take responsibility for their own actions, even when on a "guided" dive), I'd also be curious to know if it was impossible for you to unilaterally abort the dive &/or if the DM forced you to continue to dive against your will and good judgement.
Ken Kurtis
NAUI Instr. #5936
Co-owner, Reef Seekers Dive Co.
Beverly Hills, Ca.