There was a fire on the container ship DOLE COLOMBIA on June 30, 2021. At the time, the vessel was in port at Wilmington, Delaware. The vessel was in the process of unmooring when a fire broke out in the engine room. Crew members were able to extinguish the fire. ...
The fishing ship Pneuma sank on July 1, 2021. At the time, there were three crew members on board the vessel. The vessel was in the south end of Nushagak Bay, Alaska when it began taking on water. Two crew members were able to be rescued by samaritan vessels, but a...
The U.S. Coast Guard has released its 2020 Recreational Boating Statistics Report. This report contains statistics on registered recreational vessels and boating accidents during calendar year 2020. In 2020 there were 767 deaths from boating fatalities according to...
Spagnoletti Law Firm has filed a Jones Act lawsuit against Crosby Dredging, LLC on behalf of a deckhand who suffered serious injuries after slipping and falling while working aboard the Allison Crosby. The lawsuit alleges that negligence, failure to maintain safe...
Spagnoletti Law Firm has filed a lawsuit under general maritime law against Offshore Oil Services, Inc. on behalf of a maritime worker who suffered serious and catastrophic injuries while working aboard the supply vessel Anna M. The lawsuit alleges that negligence and...
What could be more fun than a day on the water with family and friends enjoying the sea on a recreational boating trip? For many people in Texas and elsewhere, boating is a splendid pastime that can’t be surpassed as a leisurely way to relax and unwind. But the...
If you work in a boiler room, then you'd don't likely need anyone explaining how dangerous your work is. You've likely already experienced minor injuries yourself and know countless others that have suffered worse. Some of the biggest threats in boiler rooms are...
Many of the biggest risks that oil and gas workers at offshore facilities face are dramatic. Fires, explosions and even equipment failures can be loud, shocking events that draw the world's attention. While such incidents certainly do contribute to the risks faced by...
If you’ve been hurt while working at sea or on a dock, it’s important that you have an opportunity to make a claim and get coverage. The Jones Act helps you seek compensation from your employer, which is an excellent way to make sure that you are compensated fairly...
Spagnoletti Law Firm has filed a Jones Act lawsuit against Shore Offshore Services, LLC on behalf of two crew members who suffered serious injuries after their vessel broke free from its dock and drifted uncontrolled during Hurricane Zeta. Incident Overview On October...