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...
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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...
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...
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...