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Florida Fisherman Injured When Boat Runs Aground
Sadly, four commercial fishermen were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard last month when their 63-foot boat ran aground near Fort Lauderdale Beach. According to media reports, the Joyce Lynn…
Club Promoter Injured in Miami Boating Accident
Club Promoter Injured in Miami Boating Accident Last week, we discussed how recreational boating accidents can occur when we blogged about a capsizing incident that led to the death of…
Latti and Anderson Speaking at Education Seminar
The maritime attorneys, Carolyn Latti and David Anderson, of Latti Associates, are happy to announce that they will be speaking at the 2015 Education Seminar for the Mariners Club of…
How Dangerous are Tugboat Accidents?
Earlier this month, we discussed how some people assume that tugboats are safer than other vessels due to their smaller size and build. However, poor working conditions aboard tugboats can…
Is the Jones Act Still Being Debated?
Updating a series of blog posts we brought you recently, the Jones Act still appears to be under fire from lawmakers who would like to see the law repealed or…
Why Do Recreational Boats Capsize?
When it comes to recreational boating accidents, capsizing incidents are not uncommon. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, in 2013, there were an estimated 250 capsizing events reported to the…
Why Do Fires Occur on Vessels?
Unfortunately, fires on vessels are not uncommon. Remember, fire incidents can occur on boats for a number of reasons, including: The failure to properly maintain and repair equipment Defective equipment…
Why Should I Have a Fatal Maritime Accident Investigated?
If your loved one is killed in a maritime accident, it may be in your best interest to speak to an attorney familiar with this particular practice of law. Keep…
New York Harbor Crash Remains Controversial
A New York Harbor accident that occurred last year remains controversial, as investigators are not in a complete agreement about what happened. Updating the story we brought you last fall,…