A small recreational boat exploded in Harford County, Maryland on October 21, 2022. At the time, the boat had refueled, and its owner was attempting to restart the boat. The incident occurred at Tidewater Marina. One individual was treated for smoke inhalation injuries.
There have been a number of recent incidents involving vessels. There was a fire on the offshore supply tug AEGEAN STAR on October 6, 2022. There was a fire on the container ship TSS PEARL on October 6, 2022. A recreational boat struck a jetty in the Empire Canal in Louisiana on October 8, 2022. There was a mass poisoning on the tanker ship SEALION 1 on October 9, 2022. A boat struck a channel marker on the St. Lucie River in Martin County, Florida on October 9, 2022. A crew member on the fishing vessel CAPT. MICHAEL II sustained a head injury on October 14, 2022. A small recreational boat capsized in Galveston Bay, Texas on October 15, 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 to learn more about your rights.