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Infographic for BoatLaw, LLP comparing their specialist maritime law expertise to general practice firms, highlighting key distinctions in history, legal focus, specialized knowledge, and geographical reach for injured workers.

The sea is a dangerous workplace. You need a law firm that has spent four decades navigating the specific hazards of the maritime industry.

What is the BoatLaw Advantage?

The BoatLaw Advantage is the combination of 45+ years of exclusive maritime focus and a deep-rooted understanding of the “law of the sea.” Unlike general personal injury firms, we specialize in the specific federal statutes such as the Jones Act and General Maritime Law, that govern injuries on Tugs, Trawlers, and Offshore Rigs across the West Coast and Nationwide.

THE OLD GUARD VS. THE TRANSACTIONAL FIRM

Authority Marker BoatLaw, LLP Competing Maritime Firms
History of Success 45+ Years (Est. 1977) Modern / Recently Established
Legal Focus Aggressive Federal Litigators Settlement-First Generalists
Specialized Knowledge Tugs, Trawlers, Heavy Rigs Cruise & Recreational Focus
Geographic Reach WA, AK, CA, OR, FL Command Regional or State-Specific

$10M+ RESULTS

Our results aren’t just numbers; they are the financial foundations for families who have lost everything. We are defined by our ability to win the “unwinnable” maritime case.

 

 

FEDERAL MARITIME RIGHTS

Maintenance and Cure

This is your non-negotiable right to living expenses and medical coverage. If your employer is stalling, we force compliance through 45 years of legal leverage.

The Jones Act Protection

The Jones Act grants seamen the unique right to sue for negligence, covering pain, suffering, and total future wage loss.

 

DEFEND YOUR FUTURE.

When you’re up against a massive shipping corporation, experience is your only leverage. Trust the firm that has been winning the ‘unwinnable’ maritime cases since 1977. Request Your Case Review Today.

 

The BoatLaw Advantage: Maritime Injury Infographic

An infographic detailing 'The BoatLaw Advantage,' visually comparing BoatLaw, LLP's 45+ years of specialist maritime experience, high-value results, and comprehensive federal maritime rights (Jones Act, Maintenance and Cure) for tug, trawler, and heavy rig workers against generic transactional law firms.

 

SEATTLE • BELLINGHAM • PORTLAND • LOS ANGELES • SAN FRANCISCO

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Notable cases

$10 MILLION

DAMAGE AWARD

For a Harbor Worker who suffered a traumatic brain injury

$8 MILLION

SETTLEMENT

For a Wrongful Death settlement

$3.7 MILLION

JUDGMENT

For a Deckhand struck by a parted mooring line

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Client Testimonials

Former BoatLaw client with a shoulder brace, meeting with attorney to discuss injury case

There was no time that Nick was ever unavailable for me. That’s what I call a friend. That is somebody who cares.

Past client of BoatLaw – Commercial Fisherman, Southeast Alaska

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Former BoatLaw client with shoulder sling, consulting with lawyer about maritime injury case

The whole experience with BoatLaw from the beginning has been great. They just made me feel at home.

Past client of BoatLaw – Shoulder Injury

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past client of BoatLaw discusses a shoulder injury case with their attorney

The whole process was made easier because of Doug’s nature. Supportive, kind, understanding.

Past client of BoatLaw – Son injured on commercial crabbing vessel

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Former BoatLaw client with a shoulder brace, meeting with attorney to discuss injury case
Former BoatLaw client with shoulder sling, consulting with lawyer about maritime injury case
past client of BoatLaw discusses a shoulder injury case with their attorney
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