Maritime law can be overwhelming, especially when you’re coping with serious injuries, mounting medical bills, or the devastating loss of a loved one. For fishermen, barge workers, longshoremen, and others working on or near the water, understanding your legal rights is essential. Washington maritime lawyers can help injured maritime workers pursue the compensation they’re legally…
When a vessel sinks in Washington State, the fallout can be devastating. Those who survive are often left with lifelong trauma and serious injuries, and for those who lose loved ones in the sinking, the course of their lives changes forever. Figuring out who is liable for the accident and demanding accountability can bring you…
A boat exploded last night at the John Wayne Marina in Sequim, Washington, seriously injuring a man on board. The 40-foot boat blew up about 5:45 last night at the “C” dock in the marina. Fire District Three spokesman Patrick Young says the explosion was so large, boats within 75 yards were also damaged. One…
Major outbreaks on the Diamond Princess and other cruise liners in 2020 were our first glimpse into the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s now been over a year since cruise ships have risen their anchors and those in the industry are eager to dip their toe back in. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
The National Trial Lawyers is proud to announce that Nicholas Neidzwski of has been selected for inclusion in the prestigious Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Washington. This exclusive honor is reserved for a select group of attorneys who have demonstrated superior skills, qualifications, and results in the field of civil plaintiff…
With recreational boating season well underway, the attorneys at ACW&N want everyone to stay safe while enjoying the water. A float plan is a great way for boaters to keep safe this summer. It’s always important to have a game plan when you’re operating a vessel out in the ocean, harbor, or sound. When an…
We are proud to announce that BoatLaw, LLP has been recognized as one of the top 21 maintenance and cure law firms in Seattle, Washington, by Expertise.com. Expertise.com, a trusted platform for connecting individuals with the best professionals in their area, helps more than 10 million customers each month find qualified experts in a range of…
On Saturday, March 20, 2021, three men were rescued by a Coast Guard crew after their vessel sank five miles off the coast of La Push, Washington. The three men were found floating around debris without lifejackets late Saturday afternoon when Coast Guard officials rescued them. According to the Coast Guard, the large vessel was…
As of April 1, 2021, operators of recreational vessels less than 26 feet long will be required to use an engine cut-off switch (ECOS) and associated ECOS link (ECOSL), according to the U.S. Coast Guard. The ECOS and ECOSL devices prevent runaway vessels and the threats they pose. The ECOSL attaches the vessel operator to…
Commercial diver Anthony Gockerell was tragically killed on the job near Port Angeles, Washington on March 3, 2021. Gockerell was performing geoduck clam harvesting at the Dungeness West geoduck tract. He signaled that his surface-supplied umbilical cord, which provides air to the diver, was unable to clear. The crew believed that the diver had become…
