A pontoon boat exploded in LaGrange, Wisconsin on April 1, 2022. Three men were on the vessel at the time. The boat was being used to install a pier at Lauderdale Lake. The cause o the explosion remains under investigation. One man was killed, and two others required medical treatment as a result of their injuries.
There have been a number of recent incidents involving vessels. There was a vessel collision between the Dominic S and the Marilyn M in the early morning of February 23, 2022. There was a recreational boating accident in Tennessee on March 2, 2022. A pleasure boat capsized in St. Petersburg, Florida on March 5, 2022. The fishing boat NJORD capsized in the North Sea on March 6, 2022. There was an explosion and fire on the product tanker ship SMOOTH SEA 2 on March 9, 2022. The ro-ro ship AL SALMY 6 capsized in the Persian Gulf on March 17, 2022. The container ship SC PHOENIX caught fire on March 25, 2022 while in the Mediterranean Sea. The cargo ferry SAN GUILLERMO caught fire on March 26, 2022 while in the Gulf of California.
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 fishermen 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 including those involving vessel explosions.
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 a maritime disaster. 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.