There was a fire on board the fishing boat Baula X on August 17, 2021. Reports indicate that the boat caught fire about 150 miles from the southern coast of Costa Rica. Three people on board the vessel abandoned ship. The three individuals were rescued by a United...
There was an 18-wheeler crash in Sutherland Springs, Texas on August 18, 2021. The accident happened on U.S. 87 near the intersection with F.M. Road 539. Reports indicate there was one fatality in the accident, which involved the 18-wheeler and a passenger vehicle. ...
Working offshore is riskier due to the high possibility of something going wrong -- bad weather conditions, rough seas, workplace accidents and so on. As a maritime worker, it is important to know your rights in case anything happens on board. Just like other...
Spagnoletti Law Firm recently filed suit on behalf of a local resident who sustained serious injuries as a result of the release of chemicals at LyondellBasell plant located in La Porte, Texas. The lawsuit brings claims against LyondellBasell Acetyls, LLC, Lyondell...
There was an 18-wheeler accident in Corpus Christi, Texas on August 17, 2021. The accident happened on Interstate 37 when an 18-wheeler lost control and flipped onto its side. Reports from local police indicate the driver was traveling too fast as he entered a...
Crane accidents, though relatively rare given the stringent safety protocols in place, can have devastating consequences when they do occur. Among the most severe outcomes of such incidents are spinal injuries, which not only pose immediate health risks but also carry...
There was a small plane crash in Alaska on August 14, 2021. The plane, a Piper PA14, crashed roughly 30 miles west of Anchorage, Alaska. The plane departed from Merrill Field Airport earlier in the afternoon. Three people were injured during the crash. The plane...
A party boat on Lake Conroe, Texas capsized late on August 14, 2021. Reports indicate there were 53 people on board the double decker party boat. The vessel, the Lake Conroe Queen, is a double-decker sternwheeler paddleboat. The incident occurred near Regency...
There was a helicopter crash in Prospect Heights, Illinois on August 11, 2021. The helicopter, a Robinson R44 Raven II crashed shortly after taking off from Chicago Executive Airport. Reports indicate that the helicopter experienced engine problems before attempting...
There was a small plane crash in Guilford Township, Ohio on August 11, 2021. The plane, a Cessna 150M, crashed near the Skypark Airport. Two people were injured during the crash. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation. There have been a number...