Bellingham, WA
Admiralty and maritime Lawyer at Bellingham, WA
Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Litigation
The sea is hazardous, and several types of collisions can occur when an individual is on a boat or another type of watercraft such as a ferry. A ferry is a vessel used to transport passengers, and at ...
See Full GuideCommercial fishing is a dangerous and deadly business, especially when it comes to the icy, windswept, high-risk waters of the North Pacific. Even with these inherent, ever-present dangers, a commerci...
See Full GuideWhile embarking on a cruise can and should be fun, it can also be dangerous. Several types of accidents can occur on cruise ships. Some of these accidents include slip and falls, trip and falls, back ...
See Full GuideThe Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) is an important safety net, providing compensation and medical benefits to maritime workers injured on the job, ensuring they are supported d...
See Full GuideBoatLaw, LLP Partner, Doug Williams, dives deeper into the subject of State Law, Federal Law, Venue and Forum in Maritime Injury Litigation....
See Full GuideBoatLaw, LLP Partner, Doug Williams, dives deeper into the subject of Removal of a Maritime Claims from State Court to Federal Court....
See Full GuideSupplemental Admiralty Rule CIn Rem Claims Lawyers of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure governs vessel arrests arising from maritime liens. A maritime lien is a non-possessory right in a vessel tha...
See Full GuideOne of the most common causes of civil claims in maritime law is unseaworthiness. It is the responsibility of the owner to provide a vessel that is reasonably fit for its purpose, though they are not ...
See Full GuideBoatLaw, LLP Partner, Doug Williams, explains how State Law is allowed to "fill a gap" in Maritime Personal Injury proceedings when a specific issue is not covered by General Maritime Law. Our law fir...
See Full GuideBoatLaw, LLP Partner, Doug Williams, dives deeper into the subject of Removal of a Maritime Claims from State Court to Federal Court. Our law firm proudly serves the west coast including Washington, O...
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