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Latti Wins Jury Award of $791,000 in Cruise Ship Injury Case
On January 16, 2014, Latti Associates LLC was able to secure a jury award of $791,474.70 with 50 percent contributory negligence for a verdict of $395,732.39 for a client injured…
Barge Breaks Free From New York Construction Site
Barge Breaks Free From New York Construction Site According to The Journal News, on March 30, a barge broke free from the Tappan Zee Bridge construction site for the third…
What If I Am Hurt in a Shipyard Accident?
Not all maritime injuries are suffered out at sea. Many are the result of onshore maritime accidents involving land-based workers, such as dockworkers and shipbuilders, injured on or right next…
Who Do I Call If I Was the Victim of a Boating Accident?
If you or a family member have been the victim of a boating accident, the first thing you should do is seek medical attention. After that, your next step should…
Connecticut Man Receives Three Years in Fatal Boat Accident
Connecticut Man Receives Three Years in Fatal Boat Accident On March 21, a 43-year-old Connecticut man was sentenced to three years in prison after killing his best friend in a…
Texas City Barge Accident Leads to 160,000-Gallon Oil Spill
According to The Daily News, on March 22, a barge and ship were involved in a collision near the Texas City Dike, which resulted in a 160,000-gallon oil spill. The…
Family of Worker Killed in Barge Accident Files Lawsuit
Last month, we told you about a barge accident that claimed the life of a construction worker while he was working on Baylor University’s new football stadium. Now, the family…
What Happens if a Drunk Boater Injures Me?
What people do today will eventually show up in their future, and, unfortunately, people do not always think things through. As a result, their tomorrows often hold pain and suffering…
Houston Ship Channel Barge Accident Nearly Ends in Disaster
According to the Houston Chronicle, an accident between a barge and container ship narrowly avoided turning into an environmental disaster. The Houston Business Journal reported that the barge-container ship accident…