Maritime Injury & Boating Accident Law Firm in San Francisco

san francisco boat accident lawyers and maritime injury law firmIf you or a loved one have been injured in San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, the Bay Area, or elsewhere in California, it is important to speak with the experienced attorneys at BOATLAW, LLP as soon as possible.

BoatLaw’s maritime injury and boat accident lawyers, Doug Williams and Nicholas Neidzwski, are the West Coast’s top-rated maritime attorneys for those injured on boats or while working offshore or in port.

Licensed in California with a convenient San Francisco location, our maritime law firm is here to serve you with diligence, compassion, and the expertise required to maximize your injury claim.

Boatlaw is known for:

  • Decades of success in maritime and boat injury cases
  • Compassionate, diligent work from lawyers who truly love the maritime industry
  • Millions recovered for clients in workers compensation, injury, and wrongful death claims
  • Free, no obligation consultations for maritime injury claims

Call Us at (415) 851-2424  for your free case review. You may also contact us online and a member of our legal team will reach out shortly.


Experienced Maritime Injury & Boat Accident Lawyers in San Francisco County

Boatlaw, LLP is an experienced and top-rated law firm for maritime injuries and boating accidents in the San Francisco bay area and throughout California. We fight for maximum compensation, even if your claim was previously denied. With decades of success and millions reclaimed in worker’s compensation, injury, and wrongful death cases, our maritime attorneys are ready to fight for your rights.

Let Our Law Firm Maximize Your Offshore Injury Claim

Notable Case Results & Settlements
  • $10,000,000 judgment for a harbor worker
  • $8,000,000 settlement for wrongful death
  • $3,700,000 judgment against the U.S.
  • $3,500,000 settlement for a longshoreman
  • $2,800,000 settlement for a harbor worker
  • $2,670,000 wrongful death settlement
  • $2,375,000 for a back injury
  • $1,200,000 for a fall injury
  • $950,000 settlement for facial injuries
  • $1,900,000 for leg injuries
  • $995,000 settlement for a foot injury
  • $1,100,000 for repetitive use injuries
  • $3,000,000 for a traumatic brain injury
  • $1,300,000 for PTSD
  • $600,000 for non-surgical back injury case
  • $1,655,000 for foot injuries
  • $1,250,000 for a back injury
  • $2,000,000 for a burn injury
  • $1,750,000 for a deckhand
  • $825,000 for a back injury
  • $1,500,000 for a partial hand amputation
  • $2,000,000 for a burn injury
  • $2,400,000 for a mate injured aboard a tanker
  • $1,000,000 wrongful death settlement
  • $750,000 policy limit settlement for neck injuries
  • $2,670,000 wrongful death settlement
  • $875,000 settlement for facial injuries
  • $1,400,000 for a fish processor with chronic pain

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san francisco maritime lawyers at boatlawOur top-rated law firm litigates maritime claims in San Francisco and around the country. We’ve helped clients reclaim millions in payouts after offshore injuries and boating accidents.

Do not settle for less than what your case is worth. Contact our law firm today.

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“I would recommend this team. I felt that I am taken cared of from the beginning until the end. I am lucky to have you Gordon, Nick, Cheri, Aysha and the rest of the team. Thank you for working so hard for my case.”
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Common Maritime Claims in San Francisco, California

We represent boat accident victims and injured workers in San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and throughout the Bay Area in California, as well as counties throughout San Francisco including, Alameda, San Mateo, Marin, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Solano, and Contra Costa. Examples of types of cases our firm handles include:


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San Francisco Areas We Serve

san francisco boat accident and cruise ship lawyersThe attorneys at BOATLAW, LLP have an office conveniently located in San Francisco, California to serve Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose, the Bay Area, and other locations in California. Some neighborhoods we serve include, but are not limited to:

  • Bernal Heights – 94110
  • Castro – 94114
  • Chinatown – 94108
  • Downtown – 94102
  • Haight-Ashbury – 94117
  • Hunters Point – 94124
  • Inner Richmond – 94118
  • Inner Sunset – 94122
  • Lakeshore – 94132
  • Ocean View – 94112
  • Twin Peaks West – 94131
  • Visitacion Valley – 94134
  • West Of Twin Peaks – 94127
  • Zion District – 94115

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San Francisco Resources

City and County of San Francisco – Visit this website for information about San Francisco and its governor.

Superior Court of California
Civic Center County Courthouse
400 McAllister St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 551-4000

Click here to view San Francisco’s Civil Fee Schedule that explains initial filing fee’s in civil cases.

Phillip Burton United States District Court
450 Golden Gate Avenue, Box 36060
San Francisco, CA 94102-3489
415-522-2000

California Supreme Court Head Quarters
350 McAllister St
San Francisco, CA 94102-4797
(415) 865-7060


Our Experienced Maritime Lawyers

douglas williams, experienced maritime attorney and boat accident lawyer

Douglas R. Williams was raised in a military family. After retiring from the armed forces, his father sailed as the chief medical officer with several of the world’s prominent cruise lines, including Holland America Line, Carnival Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, and Norwegian Cruise Line. Doug spent a good part of his youth—when not in school—living in crew quarters aboard ships, sailing with his father. These experiences shaped his career by giving him firsthand exposure to the maritime industry from an early age. Read Doug’s lawyer profile.

nicholas neidzwski, experienced maritime laywer and boat accident attorney

Nicholas J. Neidzwski is an accomplished trial attorney who handles maritime and personal injury litigation. Nick’s litigation experience includes the successful resolution of various Jones Act, general maritime, and product liability cases on behalf of many different individuals against various companies, including some of the largest maritime corporations in the United States. He has appeared for plaintiffs in state and federal courts throughout Washington, California, Oregon, and Alaska, and has established a reputation as a dedicated advocate for injured individuals and their families. Read Nick’s lawyer profile. 


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Let an Experienced San Francisco Maritime Injury Lawyer Handle Your Claim

BoatLaw, LLP is a maritime injury law firm representing injured maritime workers, longshoremen, dock workers, and defense base employees nationwide.

If you or a loved one were injured in any type of maritime incident in San Francisco, Oakland, or the Bay Area of California, contact the attorneys of Boatlaw as soon as possible.

We are located at 201 Spear St. Suite 1100, San Francisco, CA 94105 (open in Google Maps). With decades of success in worker’s compensation, injury, and wrongful death cases, our experienced attorneys are ready to protect your rights. Call (415) 851-2424 today for a FREE, no-obligation consultation, or submit a contact form, and our legal team will reach out to you ASAP.


San Francisco Office Location

BoatLaw, LLP
201 Spear St Suite 1100
San Francisco, CA 94105
Local: (415) 851-2424