Seattle’s maritime industry drives our economy. From the Port of Seattle to the Puget Sound ferries to commercial fishing vessels in Alaska waters, thousands of workers make their living on the water. But when accidents happen at sea, the legal landscape gets complicated fast.
Maritime law operates under different rules than regular personal injury cases. Federal statutes like the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, and general maritime law create a complex web of rights and remedies. If you’ve been injured in a maritime accident in Seattle, you need lawyers who actually understand these specialized laws.
Our team at Herschensohn Law has represented maritime workers for over two decades. We understand the unique challenges you face. The insurance companies that represent vessel owners and shipping companies are sophisticated. They have lawyers who specialize in denying maritime claims. You need someone on your side who speaks that language.
Why Choose Herschensohn Law for Your Seattle Maritime Accident Case
Maritime law is its own world. The lawyers who dabble in it occasionally? They miss things. Critical things that can mean the difference between a fair settlement and leaving money on the table.
We focus on maritime injury law. Jones Act cases and maritime injury claims are part of our core practice. We’ve handled cases involving ferry workers, longshoremen, commercial fishermen, tugboat crew members, and vessel maintenance workers throughout Washington State and beyond.
Our results speak for themselves. We’ve secured substantial recoveries for maritime workers, including $1,100,000 for a ferry worker who contracted lung cancer due to asbestos exposure in a maritime capacity and $5,000,000 awarded to the family of an insulator who died from mesothelioma. These cases required deep knowledge of maritime law and occupational disease litigation.
We handle cases throughout the maritime industry. Our experience spans multiple jurisdictions including Washington, Oregon, California, Indiana, and Alaska. Maritime accidents don’t respect state boundaries, and neither does our practice.
You can reach us anytime. Maritime accidents happen around the clock. So do we. Call us 24/7 at (206) 338-4175. Our Seattle office at 1918 1st Ave N is minutes from the waterfront, and we maintain five locations across Washington State.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Zach Herschensohn runs an excellent injury practice. He puts sincere and great care into each of the firm’s cases. He is a pleasure to work with.” – Joe Pipinich
Understanding Maritime Accidents in Seattle
Seattle sits at the heart of one of America’s busiest maritime corridors. The Port of Seattle handles millions of tons of cargo annually. Washington State Ferries operates the largest ferry system in the United States. Commercial fishing fleets depart from Seattle’s Fishermen’s Terminal bound for Alaska waters. Shipyards in Seattle and surrounding areas build and repair vessels. Tugboats guide massive container ships through Puget Sound.
All this activity creates opportunity. It also creates danger.
According to data tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard, commercial fishing remains one of the deadliest occupations in America. Maritime workers face risks that land-based workers never encounter. Hypothermia. Drowning. Being struck by cargo or equipment. Slip and falls on wet decks. Exposure to toxic substances.
The confined spaces on vessels. The heavy machinery. The unpredictable weather. The long hours and fatigue. All of these factors contribute to accident rates that exceed most other industries.
Common Types of Maritime Accidents We Handle
Our firm represents injured maritime workers in all types of accidents and injury claims.
Slip and fall accidents on vessels. Wet decks are slippery decks. When vessel owners fail to maintain safe walking surfaces or don’t provide adequate lighting, workers get hurt. We’ve handled numerous cases involving falls on ferry decks, fishing vessels, and commercial ships.
Crane and loading accidents. Loading and unloading cargo involves massive cranes, heavy containers, and constant movement. When rigging fails or operators make mistakes, longshoremen and dock workers suffer crushing injuries. The physics involved means even minor errors have catastrophic consequences.
Chemical and toxic exposure. Maritime workers often handle or work near hazardous materials. Fuel oil. Cleaning solvents. Refrigerants. Asbestos in older vessels. Exposure can cause immediate injury or develop into serious illness years later. Our $1,100,000 recovery for a ferry worker with lung cancer from asbestos exposure demonstrates our capability in these complex cases.
Man overboard incidents. Falling overboard can be fatal within minutes, especially in Puget Sound’s cold waters. Hypothermia sets in quickly. Even if rescued, workers often suffer permanent injuries from the cold exposure or the trauma of the incident itself.
Equipment failures. Winches. Pulleys. Hydraulic systems. When equipment fails on a vessel, people get hurt. We investigate whether failures resulted from improper maintenance, defective design, or inadequate crew training.
Repetitive stress injuries. Not all maritime injuries happen in one dramatic moment. Years of hauling lines, operating equipment, and working in awkward positions cause serious musculoskeletal injuries. These claims require proving the work caused the condition, which means thorough medical documentation.
Collisions and allisions. When vessels collide with each other or strike fixed objects like docks or bridges, crew members suffer injuries ranging from minor to fatal. We’ve represented workers injured in ferry collisions, tugboat accidents, and commercial vessel crashes.
Fires and explosions. Vessels carry fuel. They have electrical systems. Some carry explosive cargo. When fires break out at sea, escape options are limited. Burns, smoke inhalation, and traumatic injuries follow.
Diving accidents. Commercial divers working on vessel hulls, underwater structures, or salvage operations face unique risks. Decompression sickness. Equipment failures. Underwater entrapment. These cases require understanding both maritime law and diving operations.
Common Maritime Injuries
The injuries often seen in maritime accidents tend to be severe because of the environment and the heavy equipment involved.
Traumatic brain injuries from falls or being struck by equipment. Spinal cord injuries that leave workers paralyzed. Fractures and crush injuries from cargo or machinery. Hypothermia and drowning-related injuries. Burns from fires or chemical exposure. Amputations when limbs get caught in machinery. Respiratory diseases from toxic exposures.
We also see significant numbers of occupational diseases. Mesothelioma and lung cancer from asbestos in older vessels. Hearing loss from constant engine noise. Respiratory problems from diesel fumes and other airborne contaminants. These conditions often don’t manifest until years after the exposure, which creates additional legal complications.
The psychological impact shouldn’t be minimized either. PTSD is common among maritime workers who’ve experienced traumatic incidents at sea. The isolation. The danger. The trauma of watching a coworker die. These leave lasting scars that deserve compensation.
Maritime Law: Your Rights Under Federal Statutes
Here’s where maritime cases get interesting. Different laws apply depending on your job, where you were injured, and who employed you. Understanding which laws govern your case is crucial because they provide different remedies and have different requirements.
The Jones Act
The Jones Act provides the primary remedy for seamen injured in the course of their employment. If you’re classified as a seaman under federal law, you have rights that go beyond workers’ compensation.
To qualify as a seaman, you must have a connection to a vessel or fleet of vessels that’s substantial in terms of both duration and nature. The legal test looks at whether you spend at least 30% of your time in service of the vessel. Courts have interpreted this requirement in various ways, and classification disputes are common.
The Jones Act allows seamen to sue their employers for negligence. This is huge. Most workers can’t sue their employers for workplace injuries because of workers’ compensation exclusivity. But Jones Act seamen can. And the standard of proof is lower than typical negligence cases. You only need to prove your employer’s negligence played any part, even the slightest, in causing your injury.
Remedies under the Jones Act include lost wages (past and future), medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of earning capacity, and disability. There’s no cap on damages. The law recognizes maintenance and cure obligations separate from negligence claims, meaning your employer must provide daily living expenses and medical care regardless of fault until you reach maximum medical improvement.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “We are so happy that we chose the Herschensohn Law Firm to represent us with my son’s accident. From first contact with them, we felt confident with their abilities and expertise. They walked us through the case so we knew what to expect and what the timeline would be. Their experience and customer care are unmatched. We worked with Zach and Crystal on our case and they were always quick to respond to any questions we had. Thanks Zach to you and your great team!” – Alex Zahajko
Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA)
The LHWCA covers maritime workers who aren’t seamen. Longshoremen. Harbor workers. Ship builders. Ship repairers. If you work on navigable waters or adjoining areas like docks, piers, and terminals, you’re likely covered by the LHWCA rather than state workers’ compensation.
The LHWCA provides benefits similar to workers’ compensation but with some key differences. Medical benefits are provided without arbitrary caps. Disability benefits are calculated as two-thirds of your average weekly wage. Vocational rehabilitation may be available if you can’t return to your previous work.
Unlike the Jones Act, the LHWCA is generally your exclusive remedy against your employer. However, you may be able to pursue claims against third parties whose negligence contributed to your injury. Vessel owners. Equipment manufacturers. Contractors. We investigate all potentially liable parties to maximize your recovery.
The claims process under the LHWCA involves filing with the Department of Labor’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs. Deadlines are strict. Medical evidence requirements are specific. Having experienced legal representation matters.
General Maritime Law
General maritime law (also called admiralty law) provides additional remedies in certain situations. The doctrine of unseaworthiness allows seamen to recover damages when a vessel or its equipment is not reasonably fit for its intended purpose. This is a no-fault remedy. Even if the vessel owner wasn’t negligent, they can be liable if the vessel was unseaworthy.
What makes a vessel unseaworthy? Defective equipment. Inadequate crew. Improper procedures. Even a slippery deck without adequate non-slip surfaces. The standard is strict, and vessel owners bear significant responsibility for maintaining seaworthy conditions.
Maritime law also governs wrongful death claims when workers die in maritime accidents. The Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) and general maritime wrongful death remedies provide recovery for families who’ve lost loved ones. These claims involve their own complex set of rules about who can recover and what damages are available.
What Your Maritime Accident Case Is Worth
Maritime cases often involve substantial damages because the injuries tend to be severe and the laws recognize the unique risks maritime workers face.
Economic damages include all past and future medical expenses (which can be substantial for catastrophic injuries), lost wages from time missed from work, loss of earning capacity if you can’t return to maritime work, vocational rehabilitation costs if you need retraining, and costs of modifications to your home or vehicle if you’re disabled.
Non-economic damages compensate for pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, disfigurement and scarring, and loss of consortium for spouses and family members.
The Jones Act doesn’t cap damages. Neither does general maritime law for unseaworthiness claims. This means recovery is limited only by the actual harm suffered and what we can prove at trial.
Our firm has recovered substantial compensation for maritime workers. That $1,100,000 for a ferry worker with lung cancer. The $5,000,000 for a family after a mesothelioma death. A $700,000 recovery for a diesel mechanic who suffered a torn rotator cuff. These results demonstrate our understanding of maritime law and our ability to prove the full value of these claims.
Insurance companies representing vessel owners and maritime employers will try to minimize your claim. They’ll question whether you’re really a seaman under the Jones Act. They’ll argue the vessel was seaworthy. They’ll claim you were negligent or that your injury isn’t as serious as you claim. Don’t negotiate with them alone.
Dealing With Maritime Employers and Insurance Companies
Maritime employers and their insurers have different playbooks than typical workplace injury claims. They know the law is generally favorable to injured workers. So they fight hard on classification issues and factual disputes.
Common Defense Tactics in Maritime Cases
Seaman status disputes. Employers will argue you don’t qualify as a seaman under the Jones Act, trying to limit your claim to LHWCA benefits or state workers’ compensation. They’ll focus on the percentage of time you spent aboard vessels and the nature of your duties. The classification can mean hundreds of thousands of dollars difference in recovery.
Unseaworthiness denials. Vessel owners will claim their vessels were seaworthy and properly maintained. They’ll produce maintenance logs (which may be incomplete or falsified) and testimony from other crew members. They’ll argue any defects were too minor to constitute unseaworthiness.
Fault-shifting. Even under the Jones Act’s lenient causation standard, insurance companies try to place all blame on the injured worker. They’ll claim you violated safety procedures, that you were intoxicated or under the influence of drugs, or that you simply weren’t paying attention.
Medical disputes. Maritime employers and insurers will send you to their doctors who somehow always conclude your injuries aren’t as severe as your treating physicians say. They’ll argue you’ve reached maximum medical improvement sooner than your doctors believe. They’ll claim your injuries aren’t related to your work.
Maintenance and cure battles. Even though maintenance and cure is a no-fault obligation, employers often fight these claims. They’ll terminate benefits prematurely. They’ll dispute which medical treatments are reasonable. They’ll argue you’ve recovered when you clearly haven’t.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I never write reviews, but I was so grateful for Zach for helping my elderly mother who was injured by reckless driver, I decided it was a way I could express my thanks. She was so overwhelmed trying to navigate the complexity of the car and health insurance bureaucracy, she was losing sleep, but Zach and his wonderful staff helped her every step of the way. She was so relieved to have Zach’s expertise on her side, and even happier when she received a substantial settlement. A big thanks to you and your team Zach. You treated my mother like family, and I’m forever thankful!” – Ryan Harrington
How We Protect Your Rights
We’ve handled enough maritime cases to know every trick employers and insurers use. Our approach includes immediate investigation of the accident before evidence disappears, interviews with crew members while memories are fresh, obtaining and preserving vessel logs and maintenance records, consulting with maritime experts who can testify about industry standards and vessel conditions, working with medical experts who understand maritime injuries and occupational diseases, and aggressive prosecution of maintenance and cure obligations.
We also understand the financial pressure injured maritime workers face. If you can’t work, bills pile up fast. We fight to get you maintenance payments quickly and ensure medical treatment continues without interruption. For serious cases, we may pursue interim settlements or partial payments to provide financial relief while litigation continues.
Maritime law provides penalties for employers who unreasonably deny maintenance and cure. If your employer is playing games with your benefits, we can seek attorney’s fees and punitive damages on top of your other remedies.
Steps to Take After a Maritime Accident
What you do immediately after a maritime accident affects your legal rights and your ability to recover full compensation.
Immediate Actions
Report the injury immediately. Maritime law has strict notice requirements. Report your injury to your supervisor, the vessel master, or whoever’s in charge as soon as possible. Delays in reporting can be used against you. Get a copy of the accident report or at least note when and to whom you reported.
Seek medical attention. Get evaluated by a doctor as soon as you can reach shore or when the vessel docks. Don’t minimize your symptoms. Be thorough in describing all your injuries and how the accident happened. Medical records created close to the accident date carry significant weight.
Document everything. If possible, take photos of the accident scene, the equipment involved, and any hazardous conditions. Get contact information for witnesses. Write down your own account of what happened while it’s fresh in your memory. Details fade quickly.
Preserve evidence. Keep any damaged personal equipment or clothing. Don’t sign anything without legal advice, especially releases or settlement agreements. Maritime employers sometimes pressure injured workers to sign documents that waive important rights.
Don’t give recorded statements. Insurance adjusters will want your statement. They’ll say it’s routine. What they’re really doing is looking for inconsistencies they can use to deny your claim. Politely decline until you’ve consulted with an attorney.
In the Following Days and Weeks
Continue all medical treatment. Follow every recommendation your doctors make. Attend all appointments. Gaps in treatment give insurance companies ammunition to argue you weren’t really hurt or that you’ve recovered.
Keep detailed records. Save all medical bills, prescriptions, and documentation. Keep a journal of your pain levels, functional limitations, and how injuries impact your daily activities. Document every penny you spend related to the injury.
Request maintenance payments. If you’re a seaman, you’re entitled to maintenance (daily living expenses) from the day of injury. Don’t wait. Make a written demand to your employer. Under 46 U.S.C. § 30104, they must provide this regardless of fault.
Understand the statutes of limitations. Jones Act claims must be filed within three years of the injury under 46 U.S.C. § 30106. LHWCA claims have their own deadlines. Some maintenance and cure claims have shorter limitation periods. Don’t wait until time runs out.
Contact an experienced maritime attorney. The sooner you have legal representation, the better. We can ensure evidence is preserved, that you’re getting appropriate medical treatment, that maintenance and cure payments start flowing, and that you don’t make statements or sign documents that harm your case.
The Legal Process for Maritime Accident Cases
Maritime cases follow different procedures than standard personal injury claims. Understanding the process helps reduce anxiety as your case progresses.
Initial Consultation and Case Evaluation
We offer free consultations at any of our five Washington locations or by phone. During this meeting, we’ll review how the accident happened, discuss your employment status and duties, evaluate which maritime laws apply to your case, explain your legal rights and potential remedies, answer your questions about the process, and provide honest assessment of your case’s strengths and potential value.
There’s no obligation and no cost for this evaluation. We want you to make an informed decision about representation.
Investigation and Evidence Gathering
Once you hire us, we immediately begin building your case. This includes sending preservation letters to your employer and vessel owner demanding they preserve all evidence, obtaining accident reports and witness statements, reviewing vessel logs, maintenance records, and safety inspection reports, consulting with maritime experts about vessel conditions and industry standards, gathering your medical records and working with treating physicians, documenting your work history and earning capacity, and investigating the employer’s safety record and history of similar incidents.
We also evaluate whether third parties might share liability. Equipment manufacturers. Contractors working on the vessel. Other vessel operators whose negligence contributed to the accident. Identifying all potentially liable parties maximizes your recovery.
Medical Treatment and Documentation
Your health comes first. We work with your doctors to ensure you receive appropriate care. For maritime workers, this often means specialists who understand occupational diseases and maritime-related injuries.
We also work with independent medical experts who can evaluate your condition, provide opinions about causation, testify about future medical needs and costs, and calculate loss of earning capacity if you can’t return to your previous work.
For seamen, we aggressively pursue maintenance and cure obligations to ensure your employer pays for all reasonable medical treatment.
Demand and Negotiation
Once you’ve reached maximum medical improvement or we have a clear picture of your permanent limitations, we prepare a comprehensive demand package. This presents all evidence supporting your claim under applicable maritime laws.
Negotiations in maritime cases can be complex because of the various legal theories involved. We might be negotiating Jones Act negligence claims, unseaworthiness claims, and maintenance and cure simultaneously. Each has its own standards and remedies.
Our reputation in maritime litigation gives us leverage. Insurance companies know we’re prepared to try cases and that we understand maritime law. They take our demands seriously.
Litigation If Necessary
When negotiations don’t produce fair compensation, we file suit. Jones Act cases can be filed in either federal or state court. We evaluate which forum is most favorable for your specific case.
The litigation process includes filing the complaint asserting all applicable legal theories, discovery where both sides exchange information and documents, depositions of you, witnesses, and company representatives, mediation or settlement conferences, and potentially trial if settlement isn’t reached.
Maritime trials can be jury trials or bench trials (judge only). The choice depends on case-specific factors. Our trial experience, including published appellate decisions, demonstrates our capability to litigate complex cases at the highest levels.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Nearly a year ago I was involved in a serious motor vehicle – pedestrian accident. I sustained some very serious injuries that required a long treatment and rehab. period. It became obvious that without assistance from an attorney I would never resolve the situation. I was referred to Herschensohn Law by another attorney who was confident Herschensohn Law would handle my case. He was correct from the initial interview to the partial settlement I received this past week. The process has been outstanding. Zach and his staff of legal assistants, paralegals and attorney have insured the insurance companys and medical providers were aware of their responsibilities to me, both medical and financial. The staff was always available to answer questions and provide information as needed. Although my claim has not yet been fully resolved, I feel certain Zach and his team will follow the process to a completely favorable end.” – Barbara Miller
Frequently Asked Questions About Seattle Maritime Accident Cases
Am I a seaman under the Jones Act?
It depends on your duties and how much time you spend aboard vessels. Generally, if you’re assigned to a vessel or fleet, spend at least 30% of your working time in service of the vessel, and contribute to the vessel’s mission, you likely qualify. Ferry workers, tugboat operators, fishing vessel crew, and many others qualify. We can evaluate your specific situation.
What’s the difference between the Jones Act and LHWCA?
The Jones Act allows seamen to sue their employers for negligence and pursue unseaworthiness claims with no damage caps. The LHWCA provides workers’ compensation-style benefits to maritime workers who aren’t seamen. Benefits are more generous than state workers’ comp, but it’s generally your exclusive remedy against your employer. Which law applies makes an enormous difference in potential recovery.
What is maintenance and cure?
Maintenance is a daily living allowance seamen receive while recovering from injuries. Cure is payment for medical treatment. These are no-fault obligations. Your employer must provide them regardless of who caused the injury. They continue until you reach maximum medical improvement. Many employers try to terminate these benefits prematurely.
Can I sue if I was partially at fault?
Yes. Under the Jones Act, you can recover even if you were partially negligent as long as your employer’s negligence contributed in any way to your injury. The comparative negligence rules that apply to regular injury cases don’t apply the same way to Jones Act claims. The burden of proof is on your employer to show your negligence.
What if my injury was caused by defective equipment?
You may have claims against the equipment manufacturer in addition to claims against your employer and vessel owner. Product liability claims can provide additional sources of recovery. We investigate all potentially liable parties in every case.
How long do I have to file a maritime injury claim?
Jones Act claims must be filed within three years under 46 U.S.C. § 30106. LHWCA claims have different deadlines, and you must notify your employer within 30 days of injury. Some maintenance and cure disputes have shorter limitation periods. Don’t wait. Contact an attorney as soon as possible after your injury.
Do I need a lawyer for my maritime injury case?
Maritime law is complex. Employers and insurers have sophisticated legal teams. They know most injured workers don’t understand their rights. Having experienced legal representation levels the playing field and dramatically improves outcomes. Our consultations are free, so there’s no risk in at least learning about your rights.
Why Maritime Cases Require Immediate Action
Evidence in maritime cases disappears quickly. Vessel logs get lost or destroyed. Crew members transfer to other vessels or leave the industry. Equipment gets repaired or replaced. Physical evidence vanishes.
The legal rights of maritime workers must be protected immediately. Employers have obligations to preserve evidence once they’re on notice of a claim, but that notice needs to come quickly and in writing from your attorney.
Maintenance and cure payments should start immediately after injury. Every day’s delay is another day without income. We move fast to get these payments flowing because we know you have bills to pay.
Medical treatment needs to happen right away. Delayed treatment can worsen injuries and gives insurance companies arguments that you weren’t really hurt. We help connect you with appropriate medical providers who understand maritime injuries.
The investigation process takes time. Finding and interviewing witnesses. Obtaining vessel records. Consulting with experts. Reviewing maintenance logs and safety procedures. Starting early means we can conduct a thorough investigation while evidence is still available.
Don’t wait. Call us today at (206) 338-4175 for a free consultation.
About Herschensohn Law
Herschensohn Law Firm has represented injured Washington residents for over 20 years. Our practice focuses exclusively on personal injury law. Our experience spans all types of accident cases – including car accidents, slip and falls, motorcycle accidents, and more. Attorney Zach Herschensohn earned his law degree from St. John’s University School of Law in 2002 and has practiced law in Washington State since 2003. He’s admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, where many maritime cases are litigated.
Jones Act and maritime injury law has been a focus of our practice since the firm’s founding. We understand the unique challenges maritime workers face. The dangerous conditions. The isolation. The pressure from employers to work through injuries. The complexity of federal maritime statutes.
We’ve secured substantial recoveries for our clients throughout Washington State and in maritime cases spanning multiple states. Our published appellate decisions demonstrate our capability to handle complex litigation at the highest levels. We maintain professional memberships in organizations including the Washington State Bar Association, Public Justice, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Association for Justice.
Beyond our legal work, attorney Zach Herschensohn serves on the board of the King County Bar Association and regularly volunteers for pro bono cases. We believe in access to justice for all workers, regardless of their ability to pay upfront.
We maintain five office locations across Washington State:
- Seattle Office: 1918 1st Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
- Kent Office (Main): 19219 68th Ave S Suite M-101, Kent, WA 98032
- Ellensburg Office: 301 E 2nd Ave Suite 201, Ellensburg, WA 98926
- Graham Office: 21916 Meridian Ave E, Graham, WA 98338
- Chehalis Office: 1357 NW Louisiana Ave, Chehalis, WA 98532
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I’ve known Zach Herschensohn for over 25 years. He’s an insightful, thoughtful attorney with a sharp eye for detail and a strong sense of integrity. I’ve always appreciated his perspective and professionalism.” – Peter T Ridge
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Zach has been incredibly helpful with my motorcycle accident case. He’s professional, easy to reach, and explained everything clearly, which gave me a lot of confidence moving forward. His experience shows, and I feel secure knowing he’s fighting for a fair settlement and coverage of my medical bills. I highly recommend Zach to anyone needing a reliable and supportive attorney after a motorcycle accident.” – Haohua Huang
Contact Herschensohn Law Today
If you’ve been injured in a maritime accident in Seattle or anywhere in Washington State, your rights under federal maritime law need immediate protection. Evidence is disappearing. Your employer’s insurance company is already building its defense. You need experienced legal representation now.
We offer free, confidential consultations with no obligation. During this meeting, we’ll evaluate your case under applicable maritime laws, explain your rights as a seaman or maritime worker, discuss potential claims and remedies, and answer all your questions about the process. If we take your case, you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Call us 24/7 at (206) 338-4175. Maritime accidents happen around the clock, and so do we.
You can also visit any of our five Washington State locations. Our Seattle office is convenient to the waterfront and maritime industry.
Don’t navigate maritime law alone. The insurance companies representing vessel owners and maritime employers have experienced legal teams. You deserve the same. Let our two decades of experience, our understanding of federal maritime statutes, and our commitment to injured workers work for you.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “If you are in need of a personal injury lawyer who will go above and beyond for you, you couldn’t do much better than Hershensohn Law. Zach and his team will go the distance to make sure that you feel supported in the process. Between their in office team and their network of other amazing professionals, they’ve got your back. I could not be more grateful for all the help I received during my accident case from this amazing group of people.” – Erin Wood
Your recovery starts with one phone call. Contact Herschensohn Law today.
Herschensohn Law Firm, PLLC, Seattle Maritime Accident Lawyer
1918 1st Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
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