An explosion damaged the Aframax crude oil tanker vessel Agrari on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. At the time, the vessel was at a Saudi Arabian terminal on the Red Sea just north of the Yemeni border. Reports indicate there was a failed terrorist attack, during which the damage was sustained. The ship is operated and managed by TMS Tankers Ltd. The registered owner of the vessel is Lois Maritime Ltd.
Any time American workers are performing work overseas, safety considerations must be paramount. Safe companies have policies and procedures in place to ensure that if the safety of their workers, employees, or contractors cannot be guaranteed, then they will be immediately evacuated from the dangerous environment. This is what the custom and practice of the industry requires. All reasonable and appropriate efforts to provide a safe working environment for their workers must be taken.
Our experienced lawyers handle maritime personal injury and wrongful death litigation of all kinds and the skills needed to represent the families of loved ones who have lost their lives or those who have been seriously injured as a result of the negligence of another party. The lawyers of Spagnoletti Law Firm have handled maritime lawsuits throughout the country. The firm also has experience in filing lawsuits on behalf of those injured in terrorist attacks. Our lawyers have extensive experience in offshore personal injury and wrongful death litigation and the skills needed to represent the families of loved ones who have lost their lives or those who have been seriously injured as a result of the negligence of another party.
The experienced and aggressive maritime attorneys at Spagnoletti Law Firm can help you understand your rights if you or a loved one was a victim of this tragic accident. There are strict and short time limits on making claims related to vessel accidents, so please contact us online or call 713-804-9306 or to learn more about your rights.