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Man Killed after Boat Capsizes Off South Carolina Coast
A January 25 boating accident left one person dead, according to WMBF News in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The accident happened at about 5 p.m. near the jetties in Murrells…
New Jersey Passing Law Increasing Boating Accident Penalties?
On January 14, a bill cleared the New Jersey state Senate that would toughen the punishment for leaving the scene of a boating accident that results in a serious or…
Barge Washes Up on New York Beach After Detaching From Tugboat
Barge Washes Up on New York Beach After Detaching From Tugboat A 125-foot deck barge washed up on Atlantic Beach in New York on January 14 after detaching from a…
New Jersey Barge Worker Injured When Struck by Boom
A boom crane struck a New Jersey barge worker on January 21 on the Passaic River, causing serious injuries that required emergency rescue teams. According to the Lyndhurst Fire Department,…
Do I Need A Lawyer After a Maritime Accident?
After a maritime accident, victims are often told by vessel owners that they will “take care of them,” in order to prevent getting an attorney involved. However, it is important…
Massachusetts Man Charged in Boating Accident That Killed 10-Year-Old
A Massachusetts man was convicted on January 20 for the death of a 10-year-old boy in a boating accident that occurred in August 2010. According to prosecutors in the case,…
Lack of Health Insurance for Commercial Fisherman Prevents Industry Growth
An article in Alaska Public Media recently discussed the growing issue of the lack of affordable health insurance for commercial fishermen and the impact it has on the industry as…
Our Maritime Attorneys Represent Injured Victims Nationwide
The maritime attorneys at Latti Associates LLC represent injured clients throughout the country for injuries sustained all over the world. When you are injured in a maritime accident, you do…
Our Female Maritime Attorney Carolyn Latti Represents Those Injured at Sea
Attorney and firm partner Carolyn Latti is one of the few female maritime attorneys on the East Coast and specializes in representing fishermen, lobstermen, merchant seamen, longshore and harbor workers.…