The fishing ship Pneuma sank on July 1, 2021. At the time, there were three crew members on board the vessel. The vessel was in the south end of Nushagak Bay, Alaska when it began taking on water. Two crew members were able to be rescued by samaritan vessels, but a...
Year: 2021
Small Plane Crash in Missoula, Montana – Two Dead
There was a small plane crash in Missoula, Montana on July 1, 2021. The plane crashed southwest of Missoula. It is unclear what caused the crash at this time. The two victims have been identified as Brian J. Makar and Carrie R. Makar, of Burien, Washington. There...
Cirrus SR-22 Crashes in Iowa
There was a small plane crash near Lamoni, Iowa on July 1, 2021. The plane, a single-engine Cirrus SR-22, crashed near the runway at the Lamoni Municipal Airport while attempting to land. The condition of the two people on board the plane is unknown at this time....
Coast Guard Report – 25% Increase in Boating Fatalities in 2020
The U.S. Coast Guard has released its 2020 Recreational Boating Statistics Report. This report contains statistics on registered recreational vessels and boating accidents during calendar year 2020. In 2020 there were 767 deaths from boating fatalities according to...
Lawsuit Filed Against Crosby Dredging, LLC Following Slip and Fall Aboard Dredging Vessel
Spagnoletti Law Firm has filed a Jones Act lawsuit against Crosby Dredging, LLC on behalf of a deckhand who suffered serious injuries after slipping and falling while working aboard the Allison Crosby. The lawsuit alleges that negligence, failure to maintain safe...
Natural Gas Explosion in Farmersville, Texas – Two Killed
There was a deadly natural gas explosion in Farmersville, Texas on June 28, 2021. According to the Collin County Sheriff's Office , the explosion occurred in the 14000 block of Farm-to-Market 2756, just north of Farmersville. At the time, maintenance work was being...
Essential Maintenance: The Key to Preventing 18-Wheeler Accidents
In the intricate ecosystem of road transportation, 18-wheelers play a pivotal role, transporting goods across vast distances and sustaining the flow of commerce. However, the sheer size and complexity of these vehicles also make them potential catalysts for road...
Deadly Trucking Accident in Gibsland, Louisiana
There was a deadly crash involving an 18-wheeler in Gibsland, Louisiana on June 30, 2021. The accident happened just before 3:00 a.m. on eastbound Interstate 20 in Bienville Parish. During the accident, an 18-wheeler struck a 2015 Nissan Altima from behind. The...
Lawsuit Filed Against Offshore Oil Services, Inc. Following Maritime Injury
Spagnoletti Law Firm has filed a lawsuit under general maritime law against Offshore Oil Services, Inc. on behalf of a maritime worker who suffered serious and catastrophic injuries while working aboard the supply vessel Anna M. The lawsuit alleges that negligence and...
Preventing recreational boating injuries and deaths in Texas
What could be more fun than a day on the water with family and friends enjoying the sea on a recreational boating trip? For many people in Texas and elsewhere, boating is a splendid pastime that can’t be surpassed as a leisurely way to relax and unwind. But the...

