A recreational boat caught fire in Oklahoma on July 2, 2022. According to reports, a vessel caught fire around sundown on Lake Texoma, Oklahoma. Authorities were able to extinguish the fire. It is unclear what led to the fire at this time.
There have been a number of recent incidents involving vessels. A small recreational boat capsized off the coast of Ipswich, Massachusetts on June 25, 2022. A speedboat capsized while traveling on the Pend Oreille River on June 28, 2022. There was a collision between two boats near Angel Island in San Francisco, California on June 30, 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. Over 5,000 boating accidents occur each year, resulting in over 700 deaths. However, most of these accidents are preventable if boaters take the proper precautions.
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 including those involving capsized vessels.
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 disaster. There are strict and short time limits on making claims related to maritime injuries, so please contact us online or call 713-804-9306 or 877-678-5864 to learn more about your rights.