The fishing vessel Desire capsized off the coast of Oregon on November 15, 2021. At the time, the vessel was roughly 20 miles off the coat of Oregon. There were five people on board the boat when it capsized. The Coast Guard successfully engaged in search and rescue operations and was able to locate all five of the individuals who were on board. Weather conditions at the time may have contributed to the incident.
There have been a number of recent incidents involving vessels. There was a deadly boating accident on Lake Sinclair in Georgia on October 27, 2021. There was a boating accident near Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana on October 28, 2021. A recreational boat capsized in Wassaw Sound, Georgia on November 1, 2021. A fire broke out on board the container ship MSC SHANNON on November 7, 2021. A recreational boat capsized in Gloucester County, New Jersey on November 13, 2021.
Safe maritime companies must perform regular maintenance and inspections in order to ensure the safety of their crew members. When ship operators fail to conduct regular maintenance and inspection of the equipment on their vessels, dangerous incidents can result. This not only puts the lives of hardworking seamen at risk, but can also endanger members of the public.
Our experienced lawyers handle maritime personal injury and wrongful death litigation of all kinds and the skills needed to represent the families of loved ones who have lost their lives or those who have been seriously injured as a result of the negligence of another party. The lawyers of Spagnoletti Law Firm have handled maritime lawsuits throughout the country. Our attorneys have previously handled injury cases arising from capsized vessels.
The experienced and aggressive vessel accident attorneys at Spagnoletti Law Firm can help you understand your rights if you or a loved one was a victim of an accident on a ship. There are strict and short time limits on making claims related to maritime injuries, so please contact us online or call 713-804-9306 or 877-678-5864 to learn more about your rights.