A small plane crashed on January 23, 2021 in Iredell County, North Carolina. The plane was a single-engine A1B. The plane crashed into Lake Norman, injuring the pilot on board. It is unclear what caused the accident. There have been a number of recent plane crashes...
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Container Ship MOZART Attacked by Pirates – 1 Dead, 15 Kidnapped
The container ship MOZART was attacked and boarded by pirates on January 23, 2021. At the time, the vessel was in the Gulf of Guinea, en route from Lagos, Nigeria to Cape Town, South Africa. It is unclear if anyone on board was injured. One Azerbaijani sailor...
Trucking Accident in San Antonio, Texas – One Dead, Two Injured
There was a tragic accident involving an 18-wheeler in San Antonio, Texas on January 21, 2021. An 18-wheeler carrying a load of molasses lost control of his truck, struck an abutment, and then left I-37. After leaving I-37, the truck flew off an overpass onto...
Two Injured in Southwest Oregon Plane Crash
A small plane crashed on Thursday, January 21, 2021 near Eagle Point, Oregon. The plane was a single-engine Piper Cub-like aircraft The plane was spraying crops when it struck a power line and crashed. After hitting the ground, a fire broke out in the wreckage. ...
Lawsuit Filed Against Kirby Inland Marine for Jones Act Seaman
Spagnoletti Law Firm recently filed suit on behalf of a Jones Act seaman who was injured while working for Kirby Inland Marine. The worker was injured when attempting to board the vessel while it was at Kirby's dock. Unfortunately, he slipped and sustained...
One Injured in Long Island, NY Cessna Crash
A twin engine Cessna small airplane crashed on January 10, 2021, in Long Island, New York. Reports indicate the plane struck a fence on impact, but avoided striking a nearby building. The plane originated in Connecticut. The pilot was taken to Nassau University...
Explosion at Rubber Compounding Plant
An explosion occurred at the Hexpol Compounding Plant in Jonesborough, TN on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Details have not been released, but at least one worker at the plant sustained injuries. It is unclear what caused the incident at this time. There have been a...
Injured Fisherman Medevaced from Magnus Martens
On December 30, 2020, the U.S. Coast Guard medevaced an injured fisherman from the fishing vessel Magnus Martens. Reports indicate the fisherman sustained a severe leg injury. He was ultimately taken to a hospital in Anchorage for treatment. Injuries occurring on a...
Blue-collar workers are often more at risk of losses from crashes
Performing physical labor can be a rewarding way to support yourself and your family. You could potentially get a job while you are still finishing high school and stay with the company for decades, working your way into a supervisory position. Your employer might...
Two Workers Crushed at New York Construction Site
A tragic accident occurred at a New York construction site on December 28, 2020. During the course of work, a 10-foot brick retaining wall collapsed onto multiple workers. One worker was killed by the falling debris, and another sustained serious injuries. The...