Maritime Injury · Washington
Hurt Working on the Water in Washington?
Hurt working on the water or the docks in Washington? Maritime workers have their own federal rights beyond L&I. Request a free case review from a participating Washington law firm.
You were hurt doing your job. Your next step should not feel impossible.
Pain, lost wages and claim paperwork can pile up fast. A confusing notice or unanswered question does not have to be the end of your search for help.
Describe your work injury and any claim decision you have received.
Free Maritime Injury Review
Free to submitTell us what happened and where — it takes about a minute. A participating Washington law firm may review your situation at no cost.
Attorney advertising. WA Legal Help is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Your information may be shared with a participating Washington law firm for review. No outcome is guaranteed.
How it works
Three simple steps
Tell us what happened
Complete the short, free form. It takes about a minute.
It goes to a participating firm
Your request is delivered to a participating Washington law firm for maritime injury cases in your area. Participating firms are paid advertisers.
A firm may review it
A firm may contact you to review your situation in English or Spanish.
Maritime Injury FAQ
Common questions
Is this a law firm?
No. WA Legal Help is a legal advertising website. It is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Your inquiry may be shared with a participating Washington law firm for review.
What does a case review cost?
Requesting a case review through this website is free. A participating law firm will explain any fees during your consultation.
How long do I have to file an L&I claim in Washington?
A workers' compensation (L&I) claim for an injury generally must be filed within one year of the injury — and occupational disease claims within two years of written notice from a doctor that the condition is work-related. This is general information, not legal advice. A participating law firm can explain the deadlines that apply to you.
Do maritime workers file L&I claims?
Often not — seamen generally fall under the federal Jones Act and general maritime law, and longshore workers under the federal LHWCA, rather than Washington L&I. Which system applies depends on your work and where the injury happened, and it changes the benefits and deadlines. A participating law firm can review which applies to you. This is general information, not legal advice.
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Hurt on the job?
Request your free case review now. English or Spanish, Washington statewide.