There was a deadly boating accident in Cape Cod, Massachusetts on July 21, 2023. A recreational boat crashed into a jetty at Sesuit Harbor on Friday night. There were six people on the boat at the time. A minor female was thrown overboard as a result of the crash, and her body recovered a couple hours later. Multiple other passengers reported physical injuries in the crash. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted by this tragic incident.
There have been a number of recent incidents involving vessels. A fishing boat caught fire in Delaware Bay on July 18, 2023. The container ship MAERSK HOUSTON broke free from her moorings on July 19, 2023. The container ship ANGEL capsized and sank on July 21, 2023. A recreational boat capsized off the coast of Freeport, Texas on July 16, 2023. There was a deadly boating accident in Horry County, South Carolina on July 19, 2023.
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 to learn more about your rights.