Fire Aboard the Grande Costa Davorio Extinguished in Port Newark

A fire on board a vessel is one of the worst-case scenarios a maritime worker can imagine. At VB Attorneys, we understand the impact of such accidents. Our firm specializes in helping individuals who have been injured due to negligence or lack of safety precautions by maritime companies and their employees. In this article, we'll discuss one such incident that recently occurred onboard the Grande Costa Davorio in Port Newark. We'll cover what happened, how our firm has helped victims of similar accidents, and what you should do if you or a loved one has suffered an injury at sea due to negligence.

Trouble in Newark

The Grande Costa Davorio is a cargo vessel that was docked in Port Newark on July 5th when a fire broke out (gCaptain). The crew aboard the vessel attempted to contain the blaze, but their efforts were unsuccessful and local firefighters had to be called. While the ship was significantly damaged in the blaze, the true loss was the lives of two Newark firefighters who died in the line of duty. Their bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Six others were unfortunately injured in the event.

We Know These Situations

When a worker is injured at sea, their accident is covered by the Jones Act. At VB Attorneys, we have experience handling cases involving maritime accidents such as this one. Our team of experienced attorneys has a successful track record in obtaining compensation for those who have been injured on board ships due to negligence or lack of safety measures taken by companies. We understand that these types of accidents can cause serious harm and financial loss, so our goal is to ensure that victims are given fair compensation for their suffering and damages incurred. Here are some similar Jones Act cases:

• Maersk settles lawsuit brought by victims of Somali piracy
• Tankerman receives Jones Act settlement for multiple injuries
• Vuk Vujasinovic & VB Attorneys Obtain a Winning Jones Act Settlement for an Offshore Crane Operator
  
  

We Can Help

No one should suffer due to another person's negligence or lack of safety measures when it comes to maritime accidents. At VB Attorneys, we understand the importance of providing top-notch legal services while protecting victims’ rights along with enforcing maritime laws in order to guarantee justice is served fairly and equally. If you need assistance with a maritime accident case, contact us today for more information about how we can help you receive fair compensation for any injuries or losses suffered due to negligence onboard ships like the Grande Costa Davorio in Port Newark.