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…
The U.S. Coast Guard cited a notice of violation to a 48-foot commercial fishing vessel last week after nearly causing a collision with 600-foot ro/ro Grand Race. On the day of the near-miss, the crab-fishing vessel was near the Columbia River Bar on the West Coast, a notoriously difficult crossing with recurrent merchant vessel traffic. Meanwhile,…
A Coast Guard aircrew hoisted two passengers early Friday morning, Nov. 5, from a capsized vessel in Willapa Bay. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Columbia River command center received a call from Pacific County Sheriff at midnight stating that a 41-year-old man and a 13-year-old boy were on the boat when it capsized near Ellsworth…
It was early this Thursday when the Coast Guard received reports of a stolen vessel in Puget Sound, Washington. The report was from an employee of Argosy Cruises who contacted the Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound at approximately 7:50 A.M. The vessel stolen was named Beaver and thankfully watchstanders immediately began to keep track of…
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…
President Joe Biden signed into law the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act early Monday. This act will allow foreign-flagged cruise ships to operate cruises to Alaska in 2021. Elective representatives of the state proposed the act in March after Canada announced its ports would be closed to cruise ships until February 2022. U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski…
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BoatLaw is pleased to announce that partner, Doug Williams, is serving as Chair of the Maritime Law Section for The Washington State Association for Justice (“WSAJ”). The WSAJ is the oldest and largest civil justice advocacy organization in the Pacific Northwest. The organization provides its attorney members many resources needed to protect the legal rights…
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…
