Archive for October 2015
Feds Investigating Fatal Pacific Santa Ana Drillship Accident
The Associated Press reports that federal investigators are looking into the death of a worker that occurred on October 20 on a drillship in the Gulf of Mexico. The news source reported that the accident took place about 200 miles south of Lake Charles, La., in an area known as Keathley Canyon block 96. The…
Read MorePortland Harbor Diver Struck by Propeller
According to the Portland Press Herald, a diver died recently following a Portland Harbor accident in which he was struck by a spinning boat propeller. The news outlet reported that the victim died on October 7, as he was attempting to remove rope that was tangled on the propeller of a 65-foot fishing boat. As…
Read MoreDid the El Faro Captain Report a Hull Breach?
According to CNN, the captain of the El Faro cargo ship that is presumed to have sunk during Hurricane Joaquin reported a hull breach, blown scuttle and the presence of water onboard the vessel before it went missing. The National Transportation and Safety Board, which is investigating the ship’s disappearance, has confirmed the communication of…
Read MoreDid Speed and Alcohol Cause a Fatal Michigan Boat Accident?
According to the Macomb Daily, alcohol and speed are being investigated in connection to a fatal recreational boat accident that took place on September 12 on Lake St. Clair in Michigan. The accident reportedly involved two boats that collided, resulting in the drowning death of a 43-year-old female passenger aboard one vessel. The incident took…
Read MoreDid Fuel Sediment Clog the El Faro’s Engine?
On Monday, we discussed the sinking of the El Faro cargo ship off the coast of the Bahamas, with 33 crewmembers on board and who are believed to have died. As we noted, lawsuits are being filed in connection to the alleged sinking, with family members claiming negligence on the part of operator TOTE Maritime.…
Read MoreEl Faro Lawsuits Filed: Here’s What You Should Know
In an update to a series of blog posts, it was reported last week that lawsuits were beginning to be filed against the operators of the El Faro vessel that is believed to have sank off the coast of the Bahamas on October 1. According to the Florida Times-Union, a lawsuit has been filed on…
Read MoreRemains of Man Found Following Barge Accident
According to the Associated Press, the Arkansas state medical examiner has identified the remains of a man found in the Mississippi River as those of a worker who went missing last year when a barge capsized. The news outlet reported that officials were able to identify the man, who went missing in April 2014, after…
Read MoreLongshoreman Files Lawsuit Following Forklift Accident
According to LouisianaRecord.com, a longshoreman has filed a lawsuit following a forklift accident aboard a vessel, which resulted in the loss of his leg. The news source reported that the lawsuit was filed in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court against Volunteer Barge & Transport, Inc. The victim, a New Orleans man, claims that in…
Read MoreWhat is the Jones Act? Jones Act Lawyer Dave Anderson Offers an Explanation
Jones Act Attorney Carolyn Latti Explains Maritime Law
What is Maritime Law? Nationwide Maritime Trial Lawyer Carolyn Latti Explains
Maritime Trial Lawyer Dave Anderson Explains When You Need an Attorney
What is Maintenance and Cure? Maritime Trial Lawyer Dave Anderson Explains
Maritime Trial Lawyer Dave Anderson Explains: What is the Limitation of Liability Act?
Maritime Attorney Dave Anderson Defines Unseaworthiness
How Do I Pay for my Medical Care? Maritime Attorney Carolyn Latti Explains
Should I Accept an Insurance Company’s Advance? Maritime Trial Lawyer David Anderson Explains
Should I Give a Statement After an Injury at Sea? Ask Maritime Attorney David Anderson
Contact a Maritime Attorney Before Speaking with an Insurance Company
Don’t Recreational Boats Have Insurance? Maritime Attorney Carolyn Latti Explains
How are Jones Act Case Results Determined?
Jones Act Lawyers Review Maritime Accident Cases Legal Process In this video, Boston maritime attorney David Anderson discusses how evidence is presented, how injury evidence is reviewed in maritime accident cases and how Jones Act case results are determined. If you are a merchant seaman, commercial fisherman, lobsterman or another type of maritime worker hurt…
Read MorePembroke Woman Seriously Injured in Cruise Ship Fall
According to WFXT-TV, on September 10, a New Hampshire woman was critically injured aboard the Carnival Victory after slipping and falling on the vessel. The news outlet reported that the woman, 24, is “fighting for her life”. The incident happened less than 24 hours after she boarded the vessel. The woman allegedly “fell hard” and…
Read MoreNationwide Maritime Attorney David Anderson Explains Your Doctor Choices Following Injuries at Sea
Jones Act Attorney David Anderson Explains Unseaworthiness
What is Admiralty Law? Maritime Trial Lawyer David Anderson Answers
What is the Longshore Act? Nationwide Maritime Trial Lawyer Dave Anderson Answers
Who Suffers in Maritime Accidents? Maritime Attorney Carolyn Latti Describes Her Clients
Maritime Attorney David Anderson Handles Maritime Cases Nationwide
How is Latti & Anderson Unique? Maritime Attorney Carolyn Latti Explains
Maritime Trial Lawyer David Anderson Offers Decades of Experience
Maritime Attorney Dave Anderson Explains Contingency Fees
Maritime Trial Lawyer Carolyn Latti: “I Love What I Do”
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About the Nationwide Maritime Attorneys of Latti & Anderson LLP
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The Advantages of a Small, Family Law Firm with Maritime Attorney Carolyn Latti
Maritime Trial Lawyer Carolyn Latti Explains What to Do After an Accident on the Water
Maritime Trial Lawyer David Anderson: What to Do After an Accident
Maritime Trial Lawyer David Anderson Describes Maritime Injuries
What Laws Apply to an American Injured on a Cruise Ship? Ask Maritime Attorney David Anderson
Injured on a Cruise Ship? Maritime Trial Lawyer David Anderson Explains What to Do
What Do I Do if the Maritime Insurance Company Sends a Nurse to Attend My Doctor Visits?
Injury at Sea Attorney in Boston Discusses Important Nationwide Maritime Insurance Companies Issue In this video, Boston maritime trial lawyer David Anderson offers insight into a common issue facing injured fishermen, merchant seamen and their maritime insurance companies. If you have been injured on the water, discuss your claim and case with a qualified maritime…
Read MoreTwo NJ Dockworkers Injured In Terminal Fire
According to NJ.com, two dockworkers were injured recently when a straddle truck at the APM Port Elizabeth terminal caught fire, as the blaze spread to a shipping container the vehicle was carrying. The newspaper noted that the fire occurred at the same terminal where a female dockworker was killed by a coworker who was allegedly…
Read MoreSinking of Cargo Ship El Faro: What Happens Next?
The maritime community has suffered a tremendous loss with the sinking of the El Faro. The families of the crew members are grieving and trying to grasp their devastating loss. Thirty-three crew members of all ages were lost in a horrific tragedy and everyone wants to know why did this happen. Questions range from: Should…
Read MoreWhy Did Cargo Ship El Faro Sink?
Update to Cargo Ship El Faro Sinking The search for the missing crew members on board the cargo ship El Faro has been suspended as of Wednesday, October 7. However, the National Transportation Safety Board and Coast Guard are still searching for the sunken cargo ship and its voyage data recorder, which could bring to…
Read MoreSeattle Duck Tour Boat Crashes on Road, Kills Five
Sadly, a duck tour boat swerved into oncoming traffic and struck a charter bus on September 24, killing five people and injuring dozens of others in Seattle. According to the Associated Press, the amphibious vehicle may not have had an axle repair that was recommended by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in 2013. The…
Read MoreCoast Guard Rescues Injured Cruise Ship Passenger
According to KSWB-TV, an 80-year-old woman had to be rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard following a cruise ship injury that occurred on August 28, near the California coast. The news outlet reported that the Coast Guard received an emergency call at around midnight that the woman was experiencing severe headaches and was nauseous after…
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