July 21, 2011

One Dead, One Seriously Injured After HIGH LIFE Capsizes Off Boston Shore

| Share

One man is dead and another is seriously injured after the vessel they were traveling in capsized Saturday, July 16, in outer Boston Harbor, Mass. According to State Police spokesman David Procopio, the 30-foot vessel HIGH LIFE “broke apart and capsized for reasons still under investigation,” launching both passengers into the water. Neither passenger was wearing a life jacket. The boaters were identified as Michael Spirito, 58, and Robert Fox, 63.

Coast Guard Sector Boston was notified of the capsizing around 6:15 Saturday evening, and responded to the call immediately, along with the Boston Fire Department, the State Police, and the Environmental Police. The victims, who had severe chest and head injuries, were pulled from the water and taken to shore where emergency medical services were waiting. Spirito had been pronounced dead, and Fox was rushed to a Boston area hospital by a helicopter crew for his life-threatening injuries. Fox was listed in critical condition as of Monday, July 18.

Posted by Beard Stacey & Jacobsen, LLP | | Email This Post

Posted In: Vessel Capsizings

July 19, 2011

Three Injured In Capsizing Of LOONEY TUNA In Southwest Pass

| Share

Coast Guard Sector New Orleans watchstanders received notification Tuesday July 12, that the 36-foot fishing vessel LOONEY TUNA was taking on water and had capsized. Three of the six on board reportedly suffered injuries. The Coast Guard launched two helicopter rescue crews and one boat crew to the scene, where they successfully hoisted the three injured fishermen and transported them to a nearby hospital. The rescue boat and crew safely transported the other three fishermen to shore, where emergency medical services awaited their arrival.

The Coast Guard stresses the importance of having marine-band radios, emergency position indicating radio beacons, life jackets and signaling devices on board. Having this sort of equipment on board allowed the crew of the LOONEY TUNA to make a call requesting help.

Posted by Beard Stacey & Jacobsen, LLP | | Email This Post

Posted In: Vessel Capsizings

June 27, 2011

Good Samaritan Boat BLUCIFER Rescues Five Off Cape Lookout in NC

| Share

Five men were pulled from the water by Mark Forester aboard his boat BLUCIFER on Friday, June 10. The five men had been clinging to their boat for approximately 22-hours southwest of Cape Lookout off North Carolina shores.

Rescued were Chul Lee, Byung Park, Ung Chong, Ku Changu, and Ung Sik James, all of Fayetteville, NC. The five men departed for a day of fishing on the morning of Thursday the 9th, and were reportedly anchored about 14 miles off New River Inlet when the boat was capsized by a large wave, throwing all passengers into the water. The men drifted with their boat for approximately 31 miles before Forester located them.

Officials said only one passenger was wearing a life jacket, and that their decision to stay with the boat undoubtedly saved their lives.

Posted by Beard Stacey & Jacobsen, LLP | | Email This Post

Posted In: Vessel Capsizings

June 20, 2011

Coast Guard Rescues Two From Capsized Boat In Galveston Bay Near Houston

| Share

A Coast Guard helicopter and crew from Coast Guard Air Station Houston were on patrol when they spotted an overturned 18-foot boat in Galveston Bay on Sunday, June 19. The helicopter conducted a search of the area and spotted one person in the water. The crew hoisted Robert Rasmussen of Houston into the helicopter, who notified the Coast Guard that his father was still in the water.

The helicopter crew located a good Samaritan who had arrived on the scene and picked up the father, 59-year-old Richard Rasmussen of San Leon. Both father and son were transported to Air Station Houston for evaluation. Officials said both recovered men had their life jackets on when they were rescued. Having been in the water for over two hours, their life jackets undoubtedly saved their lives.

Posted by Beard Stacey & Jacobsen, LLP | | Email This Post

Posted In: Vessel Capsizings

June 16, 2011

KNIGHT ISLAND Responds To Capsized Migrant-Smuggling Boat Off Palm Beach County

| Share

Around 2:30 a.m. on June 14, the Coast Guard vessel KNIGHT ISLAND noticed a boat drifting without its navigational lights on, about twelve miles off Riviera Beach in Florida. According to Petty Officer Nick Ameen, the boat then accelerated and attempted to elude the authorities, before stopping about 12 miles off shore.

Continue reading "KNIGHT ISLAND Responds To Capsized Migrant-Smuggling Boat Off Palm Beach County" »

Posted by Beard Stacey & Jacobsen, LLP | | Email This Post

Posted In: Vessel Capsizings

December 20, 2010

One Missing, Another Dead, In Boating Accident On Willapa Bay

| Share

A vessel with two men aboard capsized Saturday at the mouth of Willapa Harbor. The body of one man has been recovered, and the other man remains missing. The Coast Guard has suspended the search for the missing man. Few facts are currently known about the accident. After the vessel capsized, one of the men was able to send a 911 call via a cell phone reporting the accident. He reported that both of them were in the water and not wearing life jackets. Search of the area turned up a debris field, but the missing man was not located.


Posted by Beard Stacey & Jacobsen, LLP | | Email This Post

Posted In: Vessel Capsizings

Recent Results From Beard Stacey & Jacobsen

1 Million Slip and Fall down Tugboat Stairs

3.5 Million Limitation of Liability Act Claim Defective Crane Hook - Fisherman Brain Injury

1.95 Million Alaska Deckhand Low Back Injury Lack of safety equipment - excessive lift

1.3 Million Punitive Damages Verdict Failure to Pay & Maintenance And Cure

4.65 Million Wrongful Death Settlement Trucking Accident

4.0 Million Deckhand Burn Injuries Jones Act Settlement

1.8 Million Deckhand Shoulder & Arm Injuries

2.35 Million Deckhand Suffers Crushed foot Jones Act and Unseaworthiness Verdict

1.5 Million Maritime Wrongful Death Settlement Alaska Factory Trawler Sinking

3.35 Million Alaska Fish Processor Settlement Shipboard Negligence

Connect

Facebook page Follow us in Twitter View Author's Justia Profile Subscribe to this blog's RSS feed

Compensation Under the Jones Act - It's Your Right - It's The Law

If You Have Questions About Your Maritime Rights, Contact Us

Resources

Legal Blogs