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How Safe Are Marina Refueling Stations?
We all love a day out on the boat. One of the things we must attend to before heading out on the water is getting the boat properly fueled up…
Remembering Those Who Lost Their Lives on 9/11
On this day, the attorneys and staff at Latti Associates LLC take time to remember the passengers, workers, firefighters, officers, emergency responders and all others who lost their lives on…
Will My Kids Be Safe During a Boating Party?
Alcohol usage is the leading factor in U.S. recreational boating deaths, accounting for 17 percent in 2012. This means that alcohol abuse on the water is responsible for almost one…
Maritime Attorneys Dedicated to Helping Those Injured at Sea or On Land
Latti Associates LLC is a family-owned firm that helps those injured at sea and on land, and has been doing so for more than five decades. Our maritime attorneys represent…
Long Island Man Charged After Deadly Boating Accident
Boating while drinking is never a smart idea and can lead to tragic consequences. Even when a boat’s captain refrains from having a drink, a boat trip full of drunk…
New Patented Water-Activated Life Raft
In far too many marine disasters, life rafts are in fact available for use, but passengers and crews either were not trained in how to deploy the life rafts, or…
Connecticut Man Arrested After Drunk Boating Accident
Connecticut Man Arrested After Drunk Boating Accident Here at Latti Associates LLC, we have said it before, and we will keep saying it until people start to understand: drinking while…
Tugboat Captain Killed by Falling Crane
Even experienced boat operators can fall victim to tragic accidents. But when those accidents could have been avoided by following safety guidelines, it is even more tragic. If tugboat owners…
Section of Ohio River Closes After Oil Spill
Another tragic oil spill has occurred on an American waterway, causing untold ecological damage and risking the lives of the workers who must now struggle to control the oil before…