
Experienced Crab Fishing Accident Lawyers – Seattle, Washington Attorneys
Anyone who has watched the TV program Deadliest Catch knows that crab fishing and danger are one and the same. With high seas, dangerous and defective equipment and vessels that are negligently maintained, crab fishing accidents are common and truly deadly.
The Somber Reality of Crab Fishing Accidents
For the attorneys of Beard, Stacey and Jacobsen, LLP, in Seattle, Washington, the dangers involved in crab fishing aren't entertainment; they are a somber reality. Our clients have paid the price in pain and suffering for the danger of the jobs they do. We understand crab boats and how they work and how accidents can be prevented.
Our maritime injury lawyers represent people who have suffered extremely serious injuries and the families of those who have died wrongfully in crab fishing accidents caused by negligence. We work diligently to see that our clients receive the full compensation they are entitled to under the Jones Act, the Death on the High Seas Act or federal maritime law.
Hundreds of Crab Fisherman Injury Claims
Our law firm has successfully resolved hundreds of crab fishing accident claims, including those involving the sinkings of the crab boats Vestfjord, Lin J, Pacesetter, Oceanic, Pacific Apollo, Amber Dawn, Nesika and Ocean Challenger.
Beard, Stacey and Jacobsen’s attorneys have handled crab boat accidents involving:
- Crab pot launchers
- Crab blocks
- Line coilers
- King coilers
- Line bins
- Bait choppers
- Stacking crab pots
- Picking booms
- Deck cranes
- Icing
If you have suffered a crab fisherman injury or if a member of your family died in a crab fishing accident or crab boat sinking, please contact our law firm for experienced, effective legal representation. We can help you understand your rights and help you get fair compensation.
The initial consultation is free of charge and you will pay us no attorney fees unless we win money damages in your crab fishing accident claim.