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The Washington crab fishing vessel Ethel May has tragically sunk near the Willapa Bay Bar. Two crewmen have been reportedly saved by a Coast Guard helicopter, but a third crewman, Byron Fitch from Bay Center, remains missing. The Willapa Bar entrance is particularly...
An injury suffered at sea can leave you facing significant challenges. Not only will you have to find a way to deal with your newfound physical limitations and pain, but you might also be left with extensive mental anguish, an inability to enjoy the life that you once...
Commercial fishing is a major industry in Washington State, across the Pacific Northwest and all the way to Alaska. The work itself is physically and mentally taxing. There are inherent dangers when on the sea working a fishing vessel. Despite that, workers may not be...
If you or a loved one has been injured out at sea, then you’re probably worried about how you’re going to make ends meet in the coming months and years. It’s stressful to think about, especially now that you or your loved one can’t work to earn a wage, and medical...
The Jones Act protects people who work at sea. It allows injured maritime workers to sue employers for negligent behavior, such as providing an unseaworthy vessel. We have discussed unseaworthiness in the past and it is far from a nebulous concept. It is a type of...
Being injured at sea can reshape the way you live your life. Your injury can be physically painful, and it may not only limit your ability to work but also your ability to enjoy life. Your income can drastically decrease at a time when your medical expenses are...
Commercial fishing or crabbing can be a lucrative endeavor, but it is a dangerous occupation. Workplace injuries are common among commercial fisherman and may be covered under the Jones Act. Results of a survey of injuries among commercial fishers One survey of 215...
The loss of a loved one is never easy. And while the emotional toll may be more than you can bear, the financial realities of your situation can be overwhelming, too. Lost wages and funeral costs, for example, may be more than enough to throw you and your family into...
An injury that occurs on navigable waters can be severe. And those injuries oftentimes don’t leave you with just physical harm and limitations. They can also leave you with extensive mental, emotional, and financial damages, too. While a Jones Act claim might lead to...
If you’re a fisherman or work on a crew that operates out in the open water, then you’re putting your safety on the line for your employer every day. That’s a frightening prospect, and those who have already been injured in maritime accidents know the very real harm...