A barge caught fire in Mobile, Alabama on September 1, 2023. According to reports, a fire broke out on a barge on the Mobile River. At the time the barge was north of Cochrane-Africatown Bridge. Tug boats were used to move the barge away from other vessels to prevent the fire from spreading. The barge was carrying a load of wood chips. It is unclear if anyone was injured in the fire.
There have been a number of recent incidents involving vessels. There was a deadly boating accident on Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri on August 26, 2023. There was a collision between the crude oil tanker BURRI and the LNG tanker BW LESMES in the Suez Canal on August 22, 2023. Two recreational boats collided on Greers Ferry Lake in Arkansas on August 27, 2023. There was a deadly boating accident on High Rock Lake in North Carolina on August 24, 2023. An officer went overboard from the container ship MSC NADRIELY on August 30, 2023.
It can be dangerous to work in any industry when safety considerations are not taken seriously. Safe offshore vessel owners and operators must ensure that their ships do not put the lives of hard working men and women at risk. Safe companies must be proactive and take preventative measures, including regular maintenance and repairs, to also ensure that the environment is not impacted.
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 a maritime accident. The lawyers of Spagnoletti Law Firm have handled maritime lawsuits throughout the country.
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 an accident on a ship. 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.