Reports indicate a small recreational boat struck a jetty near Fort Pierce, Florida on December 25, 2021. According to the Coast Guard, the vessel capsized following the allision. All five people on board were able to be rescued by a Coast Guard vessel. It is unknown if anyone involved in the incident sustained injuries.
There have been a number of recent incidents involving vessels. There was a boating accident on the Pearl River near Bogalusa, Louisiana on November 29, 2021. A fire broke out on the bulk carrier ALMIRANTE STORNI on December 4, 2021. A fire broke out on the general cargo ship AAL DALIAN on December 8, 2021 while the vessel was in Houston, Texas. There was an outbreak of COVID-19 on the container ship ROME EXPRESS.
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 occurred on 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 a boating 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.