boatlaw maritime law firm and boat accident attorneys

BoatLaw’s maritime injury and boat accident lawyers, Doug Williams and Nicholas Neidzwski, are the West Coast’s top-rated maritime attorneys for those injured on boats or while working offshore or in port.

With a convenient Los Angeles location and attorneys licensed to practice in California, our maritime law firm is here to serve you with diligence, compassion, and the expertise required to maximize your injury claim.

BoatLaw is known for:

  • Decades of success in maritime and boat injury cases
  • Compassionate, diligent work from lawyers who truly love the maritime industry
  • Millions recovered for clients in workers compensation, injury, and wrongful death claims
  • Free, no obligation consultations for maritime injury claims

Call Us at (323) 386-4686 for your free case review. You may also contact us online and a member of our legal team will follow up with you shortly.


Experienced Maritime Injury & Boat Accident Lawyers in Los Angeles

BoatLaw, LLP is an experienced and top-rated law firm for maritime injuries and boating accidents in Los Angeles, California. We fight for maximum compensation, even if your claim was previously denied. With decades of success and millions reclaimed in worker’s compensation, injury, and wrongful death cases, our maritime attorneys are ready to fight for your rights.

Let Our Law Firm Maximize Your Offshore Injury Claim

Notable Case Results & Settlements
  • $10,000,000 judgment for a harbor worker
  • $8,000,000 settlement for wrongful death
  • $3,700,000 judgment against the U.S.
  • $3,500,000 settlement for a longshoreman
  • $2,800,000 settlement for a harbor worker
  • $2,670,000 wrongful death settlement
  • $2,375,000 for a back injury
  • $1,200,000 for a fall injury
  • $950,000 settlement for facial injuries
  • $1,900,000 for leg injuries
  • $995,000 settlement for a foot injury
  • $1,100,000 for repetitive use injuries
  • $3,000,000 for a traumatic brain injury
  • $1,300,000 for PTSD
  • $600,000 for non-surgical back injury case
  • $1,655,000 for foot injuries
  • $1,250,000 for a back injury
  • $2,000,000 for a burn injury
  • $1,750,000 for a deckhand
  • $825,000 for a back injury
  • $1,500,000 for a partial hand amputation
  • $2,000,000 for a burn injury
  • $2,400,000 for a mate injured aboard a tanker
  • $1,000,000 wrongful death settlement
  • $750,000 policy limit settlement for neck injuries
  • $2,670,000 wrongful death settlement
  • $875,000 settlement for facial injuries
  • $1,400,000 for a fish processor with chronic pain

See More Recent Case Results ->

boatlaw's boat accident and cruis ship injury lawyers in los angeles areaOur top-rated law firm litigates maritime claims in Los Angeles and around the country. We’ve helped clients reclaim millions in payouts after offshore injuries and boating accidents.

Do not settle for less than what your case is worth. Contact our law firm today.

Recent Review
“I would recommend this team. I felt that I am taken cared of from the beginning until the end. I am lucky to have you Gordon, Nick, Cheri, Aysha and the rest of the team. Thank you for working so hard for my case.”
Verified Review on Google from Carlo C.


Back to Top

Common Maritime Accident Claims in Los Angeles

We represent individuals injured while engaged in maritime employment or recreational activities throughout Los Angeles, California. Our office serves clients in neighborhoods like Northwest County, Eagle Rock, Northeast LA, Southeast LA, Central LA, Hollywood, and East Pasadena, to name just a few.

boating injury lawyers in los angeles californiaThe types of maritime claims & boating injuries we specialize in include: 


Back to Top

Los Angeles Maritime Injury Resources

boatlaw maritime lawyers in los angeles

Understanding the various issues that may affect a maritime negligence claim will be useful when an injured party is seeking an experienced attorney. Such resources can help you make an informed legal decision.

The Los Angeles County Superior Court – the Superior Court is dedicated to resolving and recording legal matters; serving Los Angeles County’s 9.5 million residents throughout its 36 court locations. The Superior Court for civil matters in Los Angeles includes the following location:

Central Civil West Courthouse
600 South Commonwealth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90005

General Jurisdiction Personal Injury Court – is a specialty court with general jurisdiction in complex civil cases. The court hears cases involving property damage, personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability and other cases involving civil damages. This Court only hears cases with claims that are more than $25,000.

Stanley Mosk Courthouse
111 North Hill Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Office of the Governor – Visit the office of Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. The website provides useful information on the happenings at the office of the governor including his appointments to the California courts. The website provides updates on issues like emergency response, climate change, public safety, etc.

California Legislature – the official website of the California State Legislature. The website provides an index to California’s legislative websites, including links to upcoming bill information, budget information, and the calendar and scheduling for forthcoming legislation. There is also a list of legislators by districts.


Our Experienced Maritime Lawyers

douglas williams, experience maritime attorney and boat accident lawyer

Douglas R. Williams was raised in a military family. After retiring from the armed forces, his father sailed as the chief medical officer with several of the world’s prominent cruise lines, including Holland America Line, Carnival Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, and Norwegian Cruise Line. Doug spent a good part of his youth—when not in school—living in crew quarters aboard ships, sailing with his father. These experiences shaped his career by giving him firsthand exposure to the maritime industry from an early age. Read Doug’s lawyer profile.

nicholas neidzwski, experienced maritime laywer and boat accident attorney

Nicholas J. Neidzwski is an accomplished trial attorney who handles maritime and personal injury litigation. Nick’s litigation experience includes the successful resolution of various Jones Act, general maritime, and product liability cases on behalf of many different individuals against various companies, including some of the largest maritime corporations in the United States. He has appeared for plaintiffs in state and federal courts throughout Washington, California, Oregon, and Alaska, and has established a reputation as a dedicated advocate for injured individuals and their families. Read Nick’s lawyer profile. 


Back to Top

Let an Experienced LA Maritime Injury Lawyer Handle Your Claim

BoatLaw, LLP is a maritime injury law firm representing injured maritime workers, longshoremen, dock workers, and defense base employees nationwide.

We are located at 704 S Spring St Suite 1101, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (open in Google Maps). With decades of success in worker’s compensation, injury, and wrongful death cases, our experienced attorneys are ready to protect your rights. Call (323) 386-4686 today for a FREE, no-obligation consultation, or submit a contact form, and our legal team will reach out to you ASAP.

704 South Spring St Suite 1101
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Local: (323) 386-4686