There was a fire on the bulk carrier CAPE TOWN EAGLE on May 30, 2023. At the time, the vessel was in port in Ulsan, South Korea. According to reports, a fire broke out in the ship's cargo hold. The vessel is believed to have a cargo of Purified Terephthalic Acid,...
Month: May 2023
Deadly Crash Between Train and Car in Mobile, Alabama
There was a deadly train accident in Mobile, Alabama on May 27, 2023. Reports indicate the collision occurred on tracks near the intersection of South Pinewood Drive and Forest Hill Drive. The driver of the passenger vehicle was killed in the crash. Tragically,...
Semi-Truck Accident near Bronte, Texas
There was an 18-wheeler crash near Bronte, Texas on May 25, 2023. The accident occurred on US Highway 277 North. During the incident, the 18-wheeler rolled over. A passenger vehicle was also involved in the crash. Additional details have not yet been released....
Construction Flagger Killed in Michigan
There was a deadly construction accident in Leroy Township, Michigan on May 25, 2023. According to reports, a construction flagger was hit by a car while directing traffic. The worker was taken a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. Our thoughts and prayers...
NHTSA Issues Recall Request of Airbag Inflators from ARC Automotive
ARC Automotive Inc. is under scrutiny and possibly heading towards a dispute with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The company has denied a recall request for millions of its airbag inflators, despite NHTSA's concerns about their...
Pipeline Explosion in Gregg County, Texas
There was a pipeline explosion in Gregg County, Texas on May 24, 2023. Reports indicate following the explosion flames could be seen as high as 30 feet in the air. The cause of the explosion is unknown. Pipeline valves were able to be closed to help contain the...
3 things to do after a maritime accident
Workers in the maritime occupation can be injured while in the line of duty. However, they may not be covered with traditional workers' compensation like other workers. The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) and Jones Act protect them instead,...
Deadly 18-Wheeler Accident near Albuquerque, New Mexico
There was a deadly 18-wheeler crash near Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 21, 2023. The accident occurred on westbound Interstate 40 near mile marker 160. During the incident, two passenger vehicles were involved in a collision. Following that accident, a pickup...
Trucking Accident in Houston, Texas
There was an 18-wheeler crash in Houston, Texas on May 22, 2023. The accident occurred on Interstate 69 near Crosstimbers. During the incident, a passenger vehicle became crushed underneath the 18-wheeler's trailer. The driver of the passenger vehicle sustained...
Driver Killed in Big Rig Crash in Lafayette, Louisiana
There was an 18-wheeler crash in Lafayette, Louisiana on May 20, 2023. The accident occurred on Interstate 49 northbound near East Butcher Switch Road. During the incident, the 18-wheeler struck an abandoned vehicle on the shoulder of the highway. The driver was...