Trash compactors are essential tools in many industrial and commercial settings, significantly improving waste management efficiency. However, they also pose significant risks, one of the most dangerous being the risk of fire. This article explores the specific...
Year: 2023
4 common causes of charter boat accidents
From picturesque beaches and natural spring waters to jaw-dropping icescapes, some of the world's most beautiful places can only be seen from the water. So, for the perfect experience, you may hop on a charter boat and enjoy the comfort and ease the crew provides....
Lawsuit Filed Against Adriatic Marine, LLC and OSSA LLC Following Maritime Injury
Spagnoletti Law Firm has filed a Jones Act lawsuit against Adriatic Marine, LLC and OSSA LLC on behalf of a seaman who suffered serious and catastrophic injuries while working aboard a vessel. The lawsuit alleges that unsafe conditions aboard the vessel led to a...
Cargo Ship TUZLA Struck by Missile
The cargo ship TUZLA was hit by a missile on January 24, 2023. At the time, the vessel was at anchorage in Kherson, Ukraine. The vessel has been at the port since February of last year. After the strike, a fire broke out on board. It is unclear if anyone was...
Crash Between Big Rig and School Bus in Portales, New Mexico
There was a crash between an 18-wheeler and a school bus in Portales, New Mexico on January 25, 2023. The accident happened on State Route 236 at the intersection with South Roosevelt Road T. There were 22 people on the bus at the time. At least six injuries have...
Understanding the Rights of Independent Contractors Injured in Offshore Personnel Basket Transfers
Offshore work often brings together a mix of employees and contractors—each playing a crucial role in operations aboard vessels, platforms, or rigs. But when a serious accident happens during a personnel basket transfer, independent contractors can find themselves in...
Construction Worker Struck by Vehicle in Indianapolis, Indiana
There was an accident at a construction project in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 24, 2023. According to reports, a worker struck by a passing vehicle on southbound Interstate 65. The victim was taken to a local hospital for medical care. Tragically, there have...
Big Rig Crash in Bexar County, Texas
There was a crash involving an 18-wheeler in Bexar County, Texas on January 23, 2023. The accident happened on Interstate 35 near Benton City Road. The big rig lost control due to slick conditions on the highway and jack-knifed. The truck rear-ended an SUV as a...
Lawsuit Filed Against REC Marine Logistics, LLC and GOL, L.L.C. Following Vessel Collision
Spagnoletti Law Firm has filed a Jones Act lawsuit against REC Marine Logistics, LLC and GOL, L.L.C. on behalf of a deckhand who suffered serious injuries when the vessel he was working on collided with another vessel. The lawsuit alleges that negligence, failure to...
Collision between Tug Boat and Crude Carrier in Corpus Christi, Texas
There was a collision between the tug boat MARK E. KUEBLER and the very large crude carrier NISALAH on January 22, 2023. At the time, the vessels were in the Corpus Christi Channel near the South Texas Gateway refinery. The tug was grounded after sustaining a water...

