There was a recreational boating accident in St. Petersburg, Florida on March 5, 2022. According to authorities, four men who were on a sinking vessel were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard. A motorist was able to see flares sent up by the men, and alerted the Coast Guard. All four on board the boat were rescued.
There have been a number of recent incidents involving vessels. There was a vessel collision between the Dominic S and the Marilyn M in the early morning of February 23, 2022. The bulk carrier NAMURA QUEEN was hit by a missile on February 25, 2022. There was an incident on the bulk carrier Richard Oldendorff on February 25, 2022. The bulk carrier BANGLAR SAMRIDDHI was hit by a missile on March 2, 2022. There was a recreational boating accident in Tennessee on March 2, 2022.
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.