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Signs and Symptoms of Heat Stroke
During the summer, especially when temperatures are sizzling, boaters need to be aware of their risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Whether you are out for a pleasure ride,…
Fisherman Suffers Heat Stroke
Last Tuesday, the U.S. Coast Guard medically evacuated a 25-year-old fisherman experiencing symptoms of heat stroke about 50 miles south of Martha’s Vineyard. The crew of the 88-foot F/V INTEGRITY…
Burn Victim Medevaced from Container Ship
Burn Victim Medevaced from Container Ship The U.S. Coast Guard assisted two burn victims on Aug. 4, one off the coast of Portland, Maine, as discussed in our previous blog…
Butane Stove Explodes On Charter Fishing Vessel
Butane Stove Explodes On Charter Fishing Vessel A butane stove exploded on the charter vessel DAWG DAZE on Aug. 4, causing one passenger to suffer second to third degree burns…
Carolyn M. Latti to Chair Admiralty Law Section of the AAJ
Carolyn M. Latti to Chair Admiralty Law Section of the AAJ Latti Associates LLC is proud to announce that partner Carolyn M. Latti is now chair of the Admiralty Law…
Tanzania Ferry Tragedy Highlights the Danger of Overcrowding
This week we have been talking about two recent ferry accidents: a May 7 incident involving the M/V MATANUSKA, which caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage to the…
Three Charged in Deadly Tanzania Ferry Accident
Ferry accidents are often the result of human error. For instance, as we discussed on Monday, the Alaska Department of Transportation recently determined a maneuvering error lead to the May…
Investigators Determine Captain Error Caused Alaska Ferry Accident
The M/V MATANUSKA crashed into the Ocean Beauty Seafoods dock in Petersburg, Alaska. According to a recently-concluded investigation by the Alaska Department of Transportation (DOT), a maneuvering error made in…
Did Excessive Speed Contribute to Deadly Lake Lanier Crash?
This week we have been discussing a deadly drunk boating accident that occurred in June on Lake Lanier, Ga. Although the main factor was likely alcohol use, excessive speed may…