Master Mates and Pilots Claims

Maritime Lawyers For Master Mates and Pilots

Stacey & Jacobsen, PLLC is one of the most experienced maritime personal injury law firms in the Nation. If you are a Master Mate or Pilot who has been injured while working at sea, Stacey & Jacobsen, PLLC is available to help you get fair and full compensation for your injuries. The lawyers at Stacey & Jacobsen, PLLC have a proud tradition of representing Master Mates and Pilots on all types of vessels. They have represented officers and crewmen on ships, tugs, tankers, ferry boats, excursion ships, and fishing vessels. Their practice concentrates on maritime injuries. They are always on the side of the injured seaman, and never represent ship owners or their insurance companies.

Stacey & Jacobsen, PLLC understand how accidents happen aboard ships and they know how those accidents could have been prevented. They understand your jobs as Master Mates and Pilots, and know how injuries can impact your ability to earn a living in the future.

All too frequently, when a Master Mate or Pilot is injured, the vessel owner and their insurance company try to blame the injured crewman. Under the maritime law, a crewman never assumes the risk of negligent injury or an unseaworthy vessel. Your employer and vessel owner owe you a duty to provide you a seaworthy vessel and a safe place to work. If you are injured through the unseaworthiness of the vessel or negligence, you are entitled to compensatory damages under the Jones Act and the General Maritime Law. Compensatory damages for your injuries may include past and future lost wages, future lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, medical expenses, and more.

The lawyers at Stacey & Jacobsen, PLLC are experienced in handling tough cases. They have represented families in wrongful death cases involving some of the highest profile cases of the last decade, including the sinking of the Arctic Rose, Alaska Ranger, Aleutian Enterprise, Galaxy, Lee III, and Katmai. When your future depends upon the success of your injury claim, you can trust Stacey & Jacobsen, PLLC to protect your maritime rights and prepare your best possible case.

The lawyers at Stacey & Jacobsen, PLLC have recovered millions of dollars in compensation through settlement and trial for Master Mates and Pilots up and down the West Coast. Lawyers in the firm are licensed to practice in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska, and their clients come from throughout the Nation. If you have been seriously injured and need lawyers with experience and skill in maritime law on your side, contact the lawyers at Stacey & Jacobsen, PLLC for a free initial consultation.