Back & Neck Injuries

Maritime Back Injury Attorney

Working aboard ship can be back breaking work. Constant lifting, pulling, twisting, and carrying can cause damage the backs of even the strongest seamen. Falls, being hit by equipment, and handling equipment and cargo account for many a back injury, too.

If you have injured your back in a negligent accident or because of overuse, please contact a maritime back injury attorney at Beard Stacey Trueb & Jacobsen, LLP today for a free consultation and case evaluation.

We understand how hard you work and how easily a ship owner's negligence can rob you of your strength and ability to work and earn a living. From our offices in Seattle and Anchorage, our lawyers have recovered millions of dollars in damages for injured seamen over the past 25 years.

Whether you suffered a broken back or live with chronic back pain from a herniated disc, we know how to get results.

A back injury can be extremely severe, sometimes resulting in paraplegia or quadriplegia. If you have suffered a spinal cord injury that caused in paralysis, we will advocate on your behalf so you will receive the money you need for a lifetime of medical treatment and wage loss, as well as assistance with the tasks of daily living.

Some types of back injuries can be difficult to assess because they don't show up on an MRI, X-ray, or CAT scan even though they are extremely painful. We know how to properly evaluate your back injury and show how debilitating it really is.

Whether you injured your back when a crab pot fell on you, or when handling lines, lifting cargo, or in a slip and fall, we know how to help. For experienced legal counsel that gets results, contact a maritime injury lawyer at Beard Stacey Trueb & Jacobsen, today. The initial consultation is free and you will pay no attorney fees unless we win damages for you.