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...
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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...
NTSB to Investigate Deadly Fort Worth Accident
The National Transportation Safety Board has announced it will investigate the massive accident involving over 100 vehicles, including numerous 18-wheelers in Fort Worth, Texas on February 11, 2021. The accident occurred on Interstate 35-West north of downtown Fort...
Three Vessels and Crane Involved in Incident in Algerian Port
The bulk carrier OWL, and the container ships VEGA SIGMA and ATLANTIC NORTH were involved in a collision in the Algeria port of Bejaia on December 6, 2020. At the time, the VEGA SIGMA is believed to have lost control while unmooring. It then struck the ATLANTIC...
Helicopter Crash in Nevada
On the morning of Friday October 16, 2020, a helicopter crashed in a lake at the Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Country Club in Pahrump, Nevada. The helicopter, a four-seat Robinson R-44, had three passengers on board at the time of the crash. At this time, it is...
Planes Collide in San Marcos, Texas – Three Injured
Two planes collided Thursday night at 7:18 p.m. at the San Marcos Regional Airport. A spokesman with the Texas Department of Public Safety reported that the two planes collided as they both attempted to land at the airport. One of the planes burst into flames, while...
Offshore gas and oil rig workers should expect safety
Most people do not look at their workplace as a place where they face serious injuries or death every day. There are jobs that include health and safety risks for workers. When most studies list the most dangerous jobs in America, they often come up with the same...
There are steps to civil litigation
Whenever two or more parties have a legal dispute, they can pursue civil litigation. There are no criminal charges in these cases. The parties simply have legal concerns that need resolution. There are steps in the process. Understanding them can help you decide how...
Lawsuit Filed for Seaman Injured due to Lifeboat Equipment Failure
Spagnoletti Law Firm recently filed suit on behalf of an injured seaman who sustained life-altering injuries while performing his work. At the time, the vessel was off the coast of Virginia. On the date of incident, Plaintiff and a co-worker were ordered by the chief...
Lawsuit Filed against Phillips 66 on Behalf of Injured Worker
Spagnoletti Law Firm recently filed suit on behalf of an injured worker who was severely hurt while performing work on behalf of Phillips 66. At the time of the accident, the Plaintiff was a crew member on a vessel performing clean up work along the Defendant's...