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CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) — Several victims who were injured after a boat collided with the Clearwater Ferry have hired law firm Morgan & Morgan to investigate, attorneys announced Tuesday.
One person, José Castro, 41, of Palm Harbor, was killed in the April 25 crash near the Memorial Causeway Bride, and 10 others were injured.
Some witnesses described seeing passengers pinned between the two boats during the collision. Police also recalled “horrific screaming” in the 911 calls that flooded into dispatch.
Attorneys with Morgan & Morgan said the victims suffered a range of injuries. All of them were hospitalized and have continued to receive follow-up treatment.
As of May 6, no charges had been filed in relation to the incident. The FWC has said the operator of the recreational boat involved in the crash has been cooperating with its investigation.
Among those now working with Morgan & Morgan is a family and two siblings who were riding together on the ferry. It’s unclear just how many other victims have retained counsel.
Morgan & Morgan founder John Morgan and attorney Mark Hanson provided the following joint statement regarding their investigation.
“All Floridians know that operating a boat on the open water comes with the crucial responsibility to ensure the safety of all those around you,” their statement read. “What should have been a routine trip home from the beach turned into a grisly nightmare last week, and Morgan & Morgan has been retained by several victims to investigate the collision. We plan to uncover any negligence that may have contributed to this crash and are exploring every possible avenue to achieve justice for the passengers hurt in this incident.”