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  • What Legal Remedies Are Available to Injured Dockyard Workers?

    October 01, 2024

    California and Hawaii Maritime Attorney Giving You the Representation You Need for Dockyard Injuries Dockyard workers are an essential part of the supply chain. From loading and offloading cargo to mooring ships, they ensure transport operations run smoothly and safely. Any job dealing with heavy equipment and vehicles is inherently dangerous and working on the […]

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  • What Protection Does the Jones Act Provide to Injured Seamen?

    September 02, 2024

    What Are Your Rights If You Are Injured While Working as a Seaman? Seamen – the workers on transport ships and other boats and ships – are injured on the job far too frequently. If you are injured as a seaman and your employer’s negligence is a contributing factor – now or in the future […]

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  • How Can Barge Workers Claim Compensation After an Accident?

    August 14, 2024

    I’ve Been Injured Working on a Barge, Can I Legally Get Needed Compensation? As a maritime worker working on a fishing vessel, barge, etc., there’s always a chance you would be hurt and, at times, seriously injured or killed. Some injuries are minor, such as a sprain, but many maritime accidents are severe and can […]

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  • Navigating the Public Vessels Act – What Workers Need to Know

    July 05, 2024

    What is the Public Vessels Act? The Public Vessels Act (PVA) is a federal law that provides a legal avenue for individuals who have been injured while working on a public vessel. A public vessel is defined as any vessel owned or operated by the United States government, excluding vessels that are operated by the […]

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  • Understanding Your Rights Under the Jones Act: A Guide for Injured Seamen

    June 22, 2024

    How Does the Jones Act Safeguard the Rights of Injured Seamen? The Jones Act, more formally known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, is a pivotal piece of legislation providing comprehensive protections and rights to seamen injured while performing their duties on navigable waters. This federal law is designed to ensure that maritime workers […]

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  • Navigating Legal Claims for Shipyard Workers: Recognizing Unique Hazards and Protections

    May 08, 2024

    What Legal Protections Are Afforded to Injured Shipyard Workers? Shipyard workers may be exposed to various dangerous conditions that can lead to serious injuries and illnesses. In the event of a job-related accident or disease, shipyard workers may be entitled to benefits through the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA) or, rarely, the Jones […]

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  • How to Determine Fault in Boating Accident Personal Injury Cases?

    April 16, 2024

    Why is it Vital To Accurately Determine Fault in a Boating Accident Personal Injury Case? Boating is an enjoyable outdoor activity for many Californians. But even momentary negligence by another boater can lead to catastrophic accidents. Failing to keep a proper lookout, creating dangerously large wakes, or operating a boat while intoxicated are just some […]

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  • What Steps Should You Take Immediately After Suffering an Injury on a Cruise Ship?

    March 16, 2024

    What is the Importance of the Actions You Take Following a Cruise Ship Accident? Cruise lines have a duty of care to ensure the safety of their passengers. If you suffer an injury caused by the cruise line’s negligence, such as failing to maintain safe conditions or adequately warn of potential hazards, you might be […]

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  • What Are the Key Differences Between Commercial Vessel and Recreational Boat Accidents in California?

    February 23, 2024

    What Legal Requirements Are in Place for Operators of Any Vessel? All private and commercial vessels have the same right to use public waterways, regardless of the size of their craft. However, every ship captain or operator has a responsibility to the individuals onboard and the vessels nearby. Both commercial and recreational vessels must keep […]

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  • Can California Residents File Injury Claims for Accidents Occurring on International Cruises?

    February 23, 2024

    Is it Possible to Seek Compensation if You’ve Been Hurt During an International Cruise? When someone books a vacation on a cruise ship, they generally don’t consider the possibility that they could get hurt. Unfortunately, while cruise ships are supposed to be safe for all passengers, they still present many potential hazards that could result […]

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Cases We Handle

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    Longshoremen & Shipyard Workers

    Longshoring and shipyard work are very dangerous occupations. Workers in these fields, along with marine construction workers, are covered by the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, a very generous no-fault workers’ compensation system. It covers medical expenses, temporary disability, permanent disability and vocational rehabilitation.

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    Jones Act Seamen

    A seaman is a member of the crew of a vessel or group of vessels under common ownership or control. The vessel can be anything from a raft to a cargo ship. We represent seamen who work aboard recreational vessels, tugboats, dredges, barges, skiffs, workboats and cargo ships. We also represent seamen who are marine construction workers

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  • Diving

    We represent people who have been injured in SCUBA diving accidents and Commercial diving accidents. We also handle diving boat accidents. Diving can be very dangerous. We successfully represented a commercial diver who was seriously injured while cleaning the propeller of a U.S. Navy ship at Pearl Harbor

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    Construction & Industrial Accidents

    Construction and industrial sites can be very dangerous. Although you generally cannot sue your own employer for a construction site or industrial accident (generally workers’ compensation is your exclusive remedy against your employer) there are many circumstances in which you can file a third party lawsuit against an entity other than your employer for an unsafe condition at a work site which causes you to be injured

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    Crane & Forklift Accidents

    The Easley firm has extensive experience with crane and forklift accidents and workplace accidents involving dangerous equipment and machinery. These accidents can be caused by operator error and they can be caused by the unsafe and defective condition of the equipment

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    Motor Vehicle & Truck Accidents

    Motor vehicle accidents can result in serious injury and death. These kinds of accidents can involve automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians and unsafe road design and unsafe road conditions

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    Passenger Vessel Accidents

    Passenger accidents are common on recreational vessels, catamarans, tour boats and cruise ships.  They are frequently caused by rough sea conditions and unsafe conditions aboard the vessels.  The Easley firm has extensive experience in the field of maritime law.  We have made new law in the field of maritime law with numerous precedent setting decisions in the State Appellate Courts, the Ninth Circuit Federal Court

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  • Defense Base Act

    The Defense Base Act is an extension of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act which covers civilian employees of U.S. defense contractors injured overseas, including war zones. The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensations Act as extended by the Defense Base Act is a very generous no fault workers’ compensation system

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Areas Where We Practice

Preston Easley is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. He served five years of active duty as a Naval officer — three years as a deck officer on a fast frigate and two years as a patrol boat skipper. Mr. Easley also served aboard a tank landing ship in the reserves.

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Let Us Get You The Compensation You Deserve

Preston Easley is an experienced lawyer with considerable expertise in handling federal and state personal injury cases. He will aggressively seek the maximum amount of compensation you are entitled to receive. Attorney Easley represents victims of serious and fatal accidents involving cars, trucks, construction projects and maritime work.

Construction Workers We Help

  • Crane and Forklift Operators
  • Pile Drivers
  • Scaffold Workers
  • Iron Workers
  • Carpenters
  • Electricians
  • Operating Engineers
  • Electricians

Maritime Workers We Help

  • National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) Shipyard Workers
  • Manson Construction Company Workers
  • Manson Dredging Workers
  • Dutra Dredging Workers
  • Commercial Divers
  • Scuba Divers
  • Commercial Fisherman
  • Government Maritime Claims Against the Navy, Army Corps of Engineers, or the US Coast Guard, etc.
  • Marine Construction Workers
  • Offshore Oil and Gas Workers
  • Seamen
  • Shipyard Workers
  • YYK Enterprises, Inc.
  • Pacific Tugboat Service
  • Long Beach Container Terminal
  • Tugboat, Dredge, Longshoremen, and Ferry Workers
  • Barge Crews and Barge Workers
  • Marisco Limited
  • HL Welding
  • SSA Marine
  • Catalina Express
  • R.E. State Engineering
  • Shimmick Construction
  • Nova Group
  • American Scaffolding
  • Safway Scaffolding
  • Kirby Tugs
  • Crowley Tugboats
  • P&R Water Taxi
  • Continental Maritime
  • Pacific Ship Repair
  • Seaward Marine
  • Healy Tibbitts
  • General Construction
  • BAE Shipyards
  • South Coast Welding
  • Matson
  • Pasha
  • Hawaii Stevedores, Inc.
  • McCabe, Hamilton & Renny
  • Young Brothers
  • Sause Bros.
  • Foss Maritime
  • Fenix Marine Services
  • ITS
  • Total Terminals
  • TraPac
  • PCMC
  • Maersk
  • Yang Ming
  • China Overseas Shipping
  • Evergreen

Boating Accidents

  • Catamaran Accidents
  • Charter and Tour Boats
  • Cruise Ship Accidents
  • Passenger Accidents
  • Jet Ski and Personal Watercraft
  • Motorboat Accidents
  • Recreational Accidents
  • Scuba Diving Accidents
  • Speed Boat Accidents
  • Yachts and Sail Boat Accidents
  • Repair Accidents
  • Crew Accidents
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