There was a fire on board a 25-five-foot oyster boat in Galveston Bay, Texas on November 6, 2022. According to reports, a fire broke out on the vessel which quickly spread. Three people on board were able to be rescued by a samaritan vessel, the dredge Master Dylan. A Coast Guard vessel then took the injured individuals to University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston for medical treatment. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
There have been a number of recent incidents involving vessels. A fire broke out in the engine room on the sport fishing boat the REAL PAIN II on October 30, 2022. There was a deadly fire on the cargo ship AZOV CONFIDENCE on November 2, 2022. The container ship SUNTUDSAMUT 4 sank off the coast of Thailand on November 3, 2022. A vessel captain has relinquished his captain’s license after allegations of sexual assault on board the bulker ship LIBERTY GLORY. There was a deadly accident on board the open hatch cargo ship ARUBA PEARL on October 26, 2022. A recreational boat capsized near Charleston, South Carolina on November 3, 2022. A vessel pilot fell into the water while attempting to board the general cargo ship CREST CRANE on November 5, 2022.
It can be dangerous to work in any industry when safety considerations are not taken seriously. This is especially so when working on a large ship. Safe maritime companies must ensure that their ships do not put the lives of their passengers or workers at risk. Safe maritime companies must be proactive and take preventative measures, including regular maintenance and repairs, as well as ensuring its crew members are adequately trained.
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 a fire or explosion on a vessel. The lawyers of Spagnoletti Law Firm have handled maritime lawsuits throughout the country including those involving vessel fires.
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.