Trueb Berne & Beard, LLP

06/03/2026

We help commercial fishermen and other maritime workers win the recovery they deserve after work-related injuries.

Dedicated maritime law.

04/30/2026

If fishermen are injured on the water, our Washington attorneys step up to protect their rights.

Trusted maritime injury attorneys.

04/23/2026

A vessel lost engine power during Typhoon Sinlaku on April 15, 2026 and was later found capsized in the western Pacific near the Northern Mariana Islands. Five crew members remain missing with one body recovered by the U.S. Coast Guard and search and rescue partners.

A vessel was found capsized near Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands after Typhoon Sinlaku. One crew member was recovered while five remain missing.

04/06/2026

Our law firm is uniquely experienced in helping injured maritime workers along the Pacific coast resolve industry-specific legal claims.

A focused legal practice.

03/19/2026

The maritime injury attorneys at Trueb Berne & Beard LLP have more than 85 years of combined experience representing seamen, commercial fishermen, and their families. Based out of Alaska and with offices in Washington and Oregon, we have represented clients injured on all types of vessels and maritime operations from tugs and barges and factory trawlers to gillnetters and charter fishing boats. Our attorneys have in depth knowledge of the maritime industry, local weather and geography in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, and maritime insurance and claims. We are available for a free consultation any time. Call or visit maritimeinjurylaw.com for more information.

Trueb Berne & Beard LLP is a maritime injury law firm with over 85 years' experience representing injured mariners and their families in Alaska, Washington, Oregon and the Western Pacific.

03/07/2026

Maritime wrongful deaths of commercial fishermen and seamen are unfortunately all too common, particularly in the Alaska commercial fishing industry where hazardous weather conditions and remote locations amplify the danger. When deaths occur at sea, the survivors of a deceased seaman may have claims under laws know as the Jones Act and the Death on the High Seas Act. Learn more here: https://3706607.findlaw5.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2026/03/maritime-wrongful-death-actions-for-seamen-death-on-the-high-seas-act-and-the-jones-act/

02/24/2026

Vessel owners often direct injured workers to specific company clinics, which may prioritize the company's wishes over proper care.

Can I get a second opinion?

01/30/2026

Commercial fishermen face unique circumstances if they are injured on the job.

Medical judgment and its impact.

01/02/2026

Maritime workers have the right to seek medical treatment from a provider they trust after an injury.

Maritime care options.

10/27/2025

Fishing in the PNW is tough, cold, and often dangerous. Learn what safety issues set crab boats apart.

From heavy gear to icy decks, see what makes crab fishing so risky.