There was a boating accident on Lake Wawasee near Syracuse, Indiana on July 24, 2021. According to reports, the vessel’s owner attempted to restart the engine after re-fueling. During this a fire broke out on board the boat. Two out of eight passengers on board sustained second degree burns. The two burned victims were taken to a local burn center for medical treatment.
There have been a number of recent incidents involving vessels. There was a fire on board the tanker ship KETALING on July 10, 2021 while the vessel was drydocked. There was a deadly boating accident on Seneca Lake, New York on July 10, 2021. There was a deadly boating accident on Lake Texoma, Oklahoma on the morning of July 10, 2021. There was an explosion on a recreational boat on Lake Mead, Nevada on the morning of July 10, 2021. There was a fire on a vessel off the coast of Carlsbad, California on July 15, 2021. A recreational boat capsized in Boston, Massachusetts on July 17, 2021. There was a deadly boating accident on Lake Tobesofkee, Georgia on July 24, 2021.
A recreational boating accident can be the result of many factors, including: human error, weather conditions, equipment failure, poor maintenance practices, waves caused by other vessels, or a lack of equipment. An incident can often be a result of a combination of the above factors. Ultimately though, many of these incidents are preventable.
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 injury and death cases that involved recreational boats.
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 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 877-678-5864 to learn more about your rights.