The landing craft Lady Athena developed a list in stormy weather before sinking on November 25, 2020. At the time, the vessel was in the Sulu Sea off the Philippines. It is believed the weather conditions contributed to this incident. Fifteen crew members have been rescued, and two remain missing. The vessel was owned and operated by Kargamine Too Inc. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted by this tragedy.
It can be dangerous to work in any profession when safety considerations related to dangerous weather conditions are not made. This is especially so when working on a vessel. Safe maritime companies must ensure that their ships do not put the lives of their crew members at risk. The risks of catastrophic death as a result of sailing into dangerous weather conditions such as a tropical storm or typhoon must always be taken into account by safe maritime and cargo companies. When employers fail to account for dangerous weather conditions, catastrophic incidents can result. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted by this tragedy.
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. Our attorneys have extensive experience in maritime injury and death cases arising out of dangerous weather conditions.
The experienced and aggressive vessel accident attorneys at Spagnoletti Law Firm can help you understand your rights if you or a loved one was a victim of a maritime 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.