ST. PETERSBURG PERSONAL INJURY BLOG: Parents Sue Claiming Alcohol Fueled A Boat Crash That Killed Their Teenage Daughter
There have been no charges filed as of yet in a tragic boating accident that left 17-year-old Paige Davison dead but that hasn’t stopped Davison’s parents from filing a lawsuit against two teens, one of those teen’s parents and a drive-thru liquor store owner they believe all played a role in their daughter’s death. The St. Petersburg High School senior lost her life when the boat she was on slammed into a jetty.
According to a story on TampaBay.com the lawsuit claims that two 18-year-old boys, who had already been drinking, bought beer without being asked for ID at Quick Thru Mini Mart. Despite being assured the teens were licensed to operate the boat, it turns out neither of the boys had a boating safety education card, which is required for any boater under 21. Once they got out on the water, the young man who was the most experienced boater was so drunk he passed out and his friends were so concerned they called 911. At that point the less-experienced 18-year-old took over driving the boat and crashed it into the jetty at a high-rate of speed injuring two other passengers and killing Davison.
If you have a loved one that has suffered an untimely death due to someone else’s negligence and are in need of agressive legal representation in your case, please contact Personal Injury Attorney Darren Finebloom at 1-800-FIGHT-IT (1-800-344-4848) or online at FightYourInjury.com to discuss the matter. You can also contact Darren via email.
