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Deadly Boat Collision in Hastings, Minnesota

by | Oct 2, 2022 | Maritime Law, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

There was a deadly collision between two recreational boats in Hastings, Minnesota on September 29, 2022.  During the incident, a cabin cruiser and a jon boat collided on the Mississippi River near Kings Cove Marina.  A man and woman on the small jon boat were ejected into the river.  Occupants on the cabin cruiser were able to pull the two people from the water.  The two boaters were taken to Regions Hospital in St. Paul for treatment.  The man was pronounced dead at the hospital  He has been identified as Dallas Larson of Hastings.  The female boater remains hospitalized.  The crash remains under investigation.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted by this deadly incident.

There have been a number of recent incidents involving vessels.  There was a deadly boating accident on Lake Pontchartrain in Louisiana on September 22, 2022.  There was a fire on the crude oil tanker ship ALEXIA on September 22, 2022.  There was an explosion and fire on the cargo ship OCEAN HARMONY on September 23, 2022.  A crew member sustained a chemical burn on the container ship TAYMA EXPRESS on September 23, 2022.  Many companies evacuated workers from the Gulf of Mexico in anticipation of Hurricane Ian.  A scaffolder fell off of a platform at Kiewit Offshore Services into La Quinta Channel in Corpus Christi, Texas on October 1, 2022.

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 to learn more about your rights.