Crab Boating Accidents

Legal Advice to Rely on When a Crab Boat Sinks

The crab fishing industry in North America sees many injuries each year. The owners and operators of the crab boats, factor trawlers, and salmon boats could have prevented many of these injuries by proper maintenance of equipment and full training of deckhands and other crew members. In the event that a crab boat sinks and fishermen are injured, our lawyers can help you obtain compensation for your medical bills and other expenses. Wherever your boat is located when the injury occurs, we can help.

Experienced lawyers helping injured fishermen for 45 years

Contact the law firm of Latti & Anderson. We have been helping injured seamen obtain payment for more than 45 years. Under the Jones Act and other federal and state laws, we file lawsuits and claims on behalf of maritime workers injured by the negligence of their employers. We also make sure that our clients receive the full amount of maintenance and cure to which they are entitled after an injury. Call 1-800-392-6072 to schedule a free initial consultation.

The dangers of Being a Crab Boat Fisherman

Our lawyers have helped crab fishermen, including those involved in Alaskan crab boat sinkings,or who have who have been injured using equipment such as:

  • Bait choppers
  • Rough weather
  • Defective processing equipment
  • Malfunctioning crab pot pullers
  • Crab blocks
  • Crab pot launchers

Crab pots are awkward to work with, and safety procedures must be observed to keep crab fishermen free from injury. Stacks of crab pots can be overbalanced and collapse. Failure to pull them in timely way can result in their being overloaded, causing problems with stacking and pulling. Because the Alaska crab fishery is so competitive, boats go out in even extreme weather, leading to many on-deck accidents. Fishermen on crab boats are required to work many hours each day, leading to mistakes caused by excessive fatigue.

Helping crab boat fishermen across North America

Our attorneys have successfully tried many cases related to the crab fishing industry in federal court. Whether you are a deckhand from New England or an engineer on a Bering Sea crab fishing vessel, we can advise you and help you obtain the compensation you need after a crab boat sinks or in the event of an accident on board that leaves you injured and unable to work.

Contact us to learn about your rights. We have helped injured crab fishermen and stand ready to help you.

Free initial consultation - Most cases handled on a contingency basis