There was a deadly plane crash in Hall County, Georgia on December 21, 2023. The plane, a single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza, crashed into a parking lot at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. The pilot was killed in the crash. The victim has been identified as Howard Lee...
Year: 2023
Fishing Boat Capsizes off Coast of South Carolina
A fishing boat capsized off the coast of South Carolina on December 19, 2023. At the time, the 30-foot vessel was approximately 34 miles from Charleston. The two fishermen had to abandon the vessel and boarded a raft. A Coast Guard helicopter was luckily able to...
Fiery Big Rig Accident in Lewisville, Texas
There was a fiery accident involving an 18-wheeler in Lewisville, Texas on December 20, 2023. During the crash, an 18-wheeler collided with a retaining wall on northbound Interstate 35E. During the crash, the truck caught fire when a gas tank ruptured. Luckily, the...
The Impact of Traumatic Brain Injuries: Legal Considerations for Victims
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) pose one of the most challenging scenarios in personal injury law due to their complexity and the profound, often life-altering, impact on victims. Beyond navigating immediate medical care, victims face long-term consequences that...
Report Issued on Deadly Explosion at KMCO Facility in Crosby, Texas
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board ("CSB") has issued its report following the investigation into the deadly explosion that occurred at KMCO in Crosby, Texas on April 2, 2019. During the incident, isobutylene leaked from piping at the facility,...
The Basics of the Jones Act and How It Protects Seamen
Introduction The Merchant Marine Act of 1920, known as the Jones Act, is a fundamental piece of U.S. legislation that provides important protections for seamen injured while performing their duties. Understanding the provisions of the Jones Act is crucial for maritime...
Risks to unsafe handling of power tools in shipyard employment
In the maritime industry, portable and handheld power tools such as grinders, cutters and other machines are essential. They help shipyard workers perform complex tasks more efficiently. However, without proper maintenance and training in their use, these tools can...
Valaris Fined for Crane Collapse on Offshore Drill Ship
A subsidiary of Valaris has been fined £130,000 by an Aberdeen Court as a result of a March 31, 2016 incident on the Rowan Gorilla VII. At the time, the vessel was in the North Sea conducting operations. The crane was in operation when one of its legs failed, and...
Eurocopter AS350B2 Helicopter Crash in Washington Township, New Jersey
There was a helicopter crash in Washington Township, New Jersey on December 19, 2023. According to reports, a Eurocopter AS350B2 helicopter crashed while en route to Philadelphia. The helicopter was a news helicopter, for television station for WPVI-TV. The pilot...
Beechcraft B36 Plane Crash in Burnet, Texas
There was a plane crash in Burnet, Texas on December 17, 2023. The plane, a single-engine Beechcraft B36, crashed shortly after taking off from the Burnet Municipal Airport. The plane struck a power line during the crash. There were two people on the plane at the...