Spagnoletti Law Firm recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of a longshoreman who was injured by a crane while assisting with unloading cargo unloading from a vessel. Our client was driving his truck assisting with discharging cargo containers from the...
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Reclamaciones por Motivo de Separaciones en la Frontera U.S.-Mexico
A inicios de Mayo del 2018, la politica de “zero tolerancia” fue implementada por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos en relacion con la inmigración en la frontera entre Texas y Mexico. Como resultado del cambio en la politica, todos los adultos que se encontraban en la...
U.S. – Mexico Border Separation Claims
Beginning in May 2018, a "zero tolerance" policy was implemented by the U.S. Government with regards to immigration at the the border between Texas and Mexico. As a result of the policy change, all adults at the border who had entered the country illegally were...
Why do so many aerial sightseeing tours end in fatal crashes?
Aerial sightseeing tours can provide unique and breathtaking views of some of the country’s most beautiful sights. Aerial tours of the islands of Hawaii, the Grand Canyon, the Alaskan wilderness and the skyline of New York City are just a few of the most popular...
Wrongful Death Lawsuit filed after Exposure to COVID-19 on Vessel
Spagnoletti Law Firm recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the surviving widow of a maritime worker who contracted COVID-19 while working on a vessel. The deceased worked as a chief engineer on a chemical tanker. While the ship was in port in Texas,...
MD-87 Plane Crashes West of Houston, Texas
There was a plane crash in Waller County, Texas on October 19, 2021. The plane, a McDonnell Douglas MD-87 jet, was attempting to take off from the Houston Executive Airport heading to Boston. At the time there were 21 people on board. Reports indicate the plane...
BSEE Report Following Incident on SeaDrill West Neptune Drillship
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has released its Accident Report on the incident that took place on the SeaDrill West Neptune Drillship at Mississippi Canyon 503 on October 31, 2020. Operations were being conducted by LLOG Exploration...
Incendio en Plataforma Petrolera de Pemex en el Golfo de Mexico – 5 Fallecidos, Multiples Heridos
El 22 de Agosto del presente 2021, hubo un incendio en una plataforma petrolera costa afuera en el Golfo de Mexico. El incendio ocurrio en la Plataforma de Pemex E-KU-A2 del activo de produccion Ku Maloob Zapp, en la Sonda de Campeche, en Mexico. Los reportes...
Crane Accident at Venture Global Calcasieu Pass LNG Facility – One Injured
There was an accident involving a crane at Venture Global's Liquified Natural Gas facility in Calcasieu Pass, Louisiana on June 15, 2021. During the accident, a crane toppled over during adverse weather conditions, injuring a worker at the facility. The injured...
Frank Spagnoletti Interviewed by NBC Regarding Seacor Marine Lawsuit
Earlier this week, the Coast Guard called off search and rescue efforts related to the missing crew members who were on board the SEACOR POWER. As most are aware, the lift boat SEACOR POWER capsized on April 13, 2021 south of Port Fourchon, Louisiana. At the time of...