Archive for March 2014
Texas City Barge Accident Leads to 160,000-Gallon Oil Spill
According to The Daily News, on March 22, a barge and ship were involved in a collision near the Texas City Dike, which resulted in a 160,000-gallon oil spill. The accident happened about 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of the Intracoastal Waterway, Houston Ship Channel and Texas Ship Channel. The collision involved a 585-foot bulk…
Read MoreFamily of Worker Killed in Barge Accident Files Lawsuit
Last month, we told you about a barge accident that claimed the life of a construction worker while he was working on Baylor University’s new football stadium. Now, the family of the construction worker has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Baylor as well as the construction and equipment companies involved. The January 28 accident…
Read MoreWhat Happens if a Drunk Boater Injures Me?
What people do today will eventually show up in their future, and, unfortunately, people do not always think things through. As a result, their tomorrows often hold pain and suffering for them and others. Whether it is something as innocent as an ill-advised spur of the moment purchase or as serious as getting behind the…
Read MoreHouston Ship Channel Barge Accident Nearly Ends in Disaster
According to the Houston Chronicle, an accident between a barge and container ship narrowly avoided turning into an environmental disaster. The Houston Business Journal reported that the barge-container ship accident happened on March 14 in the Houston Ship Channel. The crash occurred just north of the Texas City Y, which is the nickname of the…
Read MoreWhat Should I Do If I Was Hurt in a Tanker Accident?
Under maritime laws such as the Jones Act, if you are hurt in a tanker accident due to negligence or unseaworthiness, you are entitled to compensation for lost wages, hospital bills and more. However, proving your employer’s dangerous operations or mistakes led to your injury can often be difficult without the assistance of a qualified…
Read MoreRazorbill Rescued from Oil Spill Caused by Tugboat Accident
According to the New York Daily News, an oil-soaked razorbill was able to be saved after a tugboat accident left an oil spill off the coast of Far Rockaway. The oil-soaked razorbill was found in late January by some park workers near Beach 30th Street. The bird was taken to Volunteers for Wildlife in Locust…
Read MoreWhat Should I Do If I Am in a Boat Accident?
Due to victims having to deal with the combination of injuries, lost wages and medical bills, the aftermath of a boating accident can be a very chaotic time. That is why, as nationwide maritime trial lawyer David Anderson explains in the video below, after seeking immediate medical attention, the first thing you should do after…
Read MoreFamily of Man Killed in Boat Wreck Struggling to Survive
According to Oklahoma’s Own News 9, an Oklahoma City family is struggling to get by in the wake of a fatal hit-and-run boating accident. The accident happened last July 4 on Lake Eufaula when a boater reportedly crashed his boat into a vessel carrying members of the family and fled the scene. The accident took…
Read MoreWhat Can I Do if I Suffered Burns in a Boating Accident?
The victims of burn injuries often have a long road to recovery ahead of them. Suffering a serious burn is one of the most devastating injuries a person can endure, because of the traumatic nature of the injury, combined with the lengthy, costly and painful rehabilitation process. As nationwide maritime trial lawyer David Anderson explains…
Read MoreBridge Shutdown for 60 Days After Louisiana Barge Accident
Bridge Shutdown for 60 Days After Louisiana Barge Accident According to WAFB CBS 9, due to the damage caused by a February 28 barge accident, a Grosse Tete, Louisiana bridge will be closed for at least 60 days. The bridge is a major crossing for area residents as well as those passing through, and closing…
Read MoreI Lost an Arm in a Fishing Boat Accident. What Do I Do?
At Latti & Anderson LLP, we have seen how the physical pain and mental anguish of losing a limb can affect an amputee for the rest of his or her life. Amputees can sometimes have to relearn basic skills and be hindered in their ability to work or enjoy a lifestyle similar to the one…
Read MoreBody of Missing Boater Found After Florida Boating Accident
Body of Missing Boater Found After Florida Boating Accident The body of a boater who went missing after a February 20 boating accident was recovered later that same day by local authorities, according to WESH NBC 2. The accident happened around 11 a.m. on Lake Jesup. The two men involved in the wreck were brothers.…
Read MoreMississippi River Closed After New Orleans Barge Accident
A February 22 barge accident involving two tugboats caused an oil spill that forced authorities to close a 65-mile stretch of the Mississippi River. According to KRIS NBC 6 News, as of February 23, the closure had left 26 vessels waiting to pass through the area. “Authorities involved in the cleanup and investigation planned a…
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