There was a recreational boating accident in Babylon, New York on August 26, 2022. A boat exploded with six people on board. At the time the boat was in a canal near the South Shore of Long Island. One person sustained critical injuries and was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital. Four other passengers were hospitalized as well. The cause of the explosion is unknown at this time.
There have been a number of recent incidents involving vessels. A fire broke out on a small boat after refueling at a marina in Daytona Beach, Florida on August 21, 2022. There was a collision between the bulk carrier AP REVELIN and an unidentified cargo ship in Port Arthur, Texas on August 21, 2022. There was a deadly accident involving a recreational boat on Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri on August 20, 2022. A recreational boat caught fire before sinking on the Columbia River in Oregon on August 25, 2022.
A recreational boating accident can be the result of many factors, including: human error, weather conditions, equipment failure, poor maintenance practices, waves caused by other vessels, or a lack of equipment. An incident can often be a result of a combination of the above factors. Ultimately though, many of these incidents are preventable. Over 5,000 boating accidents occur each year, resulting in over 700 deaths. However, most of these accidents are preventable if boaters take the proper precautions.
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 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 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.