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How a Petition for Limitation of Liability Can Affect Recovery After a Boat Accident

March 15, 2024

As we approach the warmer weather and recreational boating begins, it is important to know about aspects of the maritime law that affect liability on the water.  The Limitation of…

NTSB Urges Vessel Owners to Provide Personal Locator Devices for Their Crews

February 6, 2024

Citing numerous instances where the use of personal locator devices could have potentially prevented casualties at sea, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a new safety alert recommending that…

Schooner Injuries Highlight Risks for Cruise Passengers

October 11, 2023

A fall foliage cruise aboard the historic schooner  S/V GRACE BAILEY turned into a deadly tragedy when, without warning, the vessel’s main mast snapped and dropped to the deck. The…

Wakes Happen: Boat Operators Have a Duty to Be Aware of Circumstances and React Accordingly

August 11, 2023

With only several weekends left of the summer and recent  tragedies on the water,  it has called attention to an all-too-common problem that passengers and boat operators need to keep…

Recreational Boating Safety Can Prevent Senseless Tragedies

July 28, 2023

The word “safety” causes many people to roll their eyes, especially when safety is viewed as something that takes the fun out of a recreational activity such as boating. But…

The Danger of Double-Plated Hull Repairs

July 17, 2023

According to a report recently released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), it was most likely the use of double plating during the repair of a fishing vessel’s hull…

OceanGate Catastrophe Highlights the Fact You Can’t Sign Away Liability for Gross Negligence at Sea

June 30, 2023

As we contemplate the Titan tragedy, our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and all involved and we offer our appreciation and thanks to the U.S. and Canadian…

Recovery for Scallop Fisherman Injured by Boat Owner’s Refusal to Use the Non-Skid Paint

June 6, 2023

Some boat owners never learn. Recently, the team at Latti & Anderson recovered a $785,000 settlement for a crew member of a scallop fishing vessel after he seriously aggravated a…

National Safe Boating Week: Take the Time to Prevent a Potentially Deadly Accident

May 23, 2023

While admittedly every week should be a safe boating week, this week’s formal designation as National Safe Boating Week will hopefully call attention to some critical safety measures that people…