There was a boating crash on Lake Murray in South Carolina on January 25, 2024. Two boats collided in the accident, resulting in three injuries. Both boats were practicing for a collegiate fishing tournament set to begin the following day. Additional details have not yet been released.
There have been a number of recent incidents involving vessels. There was a deadly fire on the container ship STRIDE in the Port of Houston on the morning of January 8, 2024. The vessel’s second engineer was killed in an explosion in the engine room on the product tanker TORC on January 8, 2024. The bulk carrier GIBRALTAR EAGLE was hit by a missile while in the Gulf of Aden on January 15, 2024. The bulk carrier GENCO PICARDY was hit by a drone on January 17, 2024. The fishing boat ALASKA ROSE capsized northeast of Chiniak Island, Alaska on January 21, 2024.
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.