Lawfirm Files Wrongful Death and Personal Injury Complaint Following Tragic Electrical Shock at Marina Shores

Schafer & Schafer LLP, an Indiana personal injury law firm, has filed a wrongful death and personal injury complaint against Marina Shores following a devastating electrical shock incident on July 10, 2025. The accident resulted in injuries to Francis Gonzalez, III, and the death of his brother, Gabriel Gonzalez.

As stated in the release, the brothers were at Marina Shores, cleaning a boat when Gabriel jumped into the water to retrieve an item that another boater dropped. Gabriel soon experienced electrical shock symptoms, going underwater and tragically never resurfacing. Francis attempted to rescue his brother but suffered severe injuries from the same electrical shock, despite quick intervention by bystanders and emergency responders.

In their statement, Schafer & Schafer LLP holds Marina Shores accountable for failing to warn of known electrical hazards despite a prior similar incident at the same marina just days earlier. The complaint alleges Marina Shores violated safety codes by not posting mandated warnings as required by the National Electrical Code (NEC) and neglecting proper maintenance of the electrical system.

Read the original statement on Schafer & Schafer's website.