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ALASKA CRAB BOAT NORTHWESTERN DOCKS AT SEATTLE FISHERMANS TERMINAL

Posted by: James M. Beard
February 22, 2010
Topic: Interesting Information

The Alaska crab fishing vessel the NORTHWESTERN docked today at Fisherman's Terminal in Seattle following the 2010 Opilio crab season. The NORTHWESTERN is featured on the Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch television show. Crab fishing is not all Hollywood though! Each year crab fisherman prove with their lives and career ending injuries just how dangerous working on a commercial fishing vessel in Alaska can be.

Maritime injury lawyers Beard Stacey & Jacobsen are located at the Fisherman's Terminal where they handle Jones Act injury claims for the Alaska crab fishing fleet. From their office windows overlooking Fisherman's Terminal, they see the coming the going of many of the Alaska commercial fishing fleet. Just minutes away from the office is Pier 91 where Alaska factory trawlers owned by American Seafoods and Glacier Seafoods dock. Beard Stacey & Jacobsen's offices are also located to next to many of the companies that they frequently bring lawsuits against including some of the largest maritime employers in the world such as Trident Seafoods, Icicle Seafoods, Foss Maritime, Fishing Company of Alaska, Ocean Peace, Western Towboat and many others.

Beard Stacey & Jacobsen understand fishing accident cases. They know how fishing accidents happen and how those accidents can be prevented. If you have questions about your rights to compensation under the Jones Act and/or general maritime law, contact Beard Stacey & Jacobsen for a free initial consultation. They are always on the side of the injured fisherman.