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Top Rated Maritime Injury & Accident Attorneys in California and Hawaii

The Law Offices of Preston Easley Specializes in Accident and Maritime Injury Cases. Experienced Trial Lawyers. Call Today.

Maritime injury attorney 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.

During law school, Mr. Easley longshored and worked as a marine machinist at Todd shipyard. In over 30 years of practice as a personal injury lawyer in California, he has won landmark decisions at the U.S. Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (Federal), and the California Court of Appeals which redefined seaman status, expanded vessel owner duties to longshoremen and ship repairmen, expanded Longshore Act jurisdiction, and expanded the rights of injured people, including construction workers and refinery workers.

As an attorney, Mr. Easley has personally handled numerous catastrophic accidents involving cranes, forklifts, dredges, barges, tugboats, and defective products and equipment. At the appellate level, he has been a pioneer in expanding the rights of injured people, frequently reversing lower court decisions and making new law. [Published Decisions]

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Cases We Handle

Longshoremen and Shipyard Workers

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.

Jones Act Seamen

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.

Diving Accidents

Diving

We represent people who have been injured in SCUBA diving accidents and commercial diving accidents. We also handle diving boat accidents.

Construction and Industrial Accidents

Construction &
Industrial Accidents

Construction and industrial sites can be very dangerous. Although you generally cannot sue your own employer, there are many circumstances in which you can file a third party lawsuit.

Crane and Forklift Accidents

Crane &
Forklift Accidents

The Easley firm has extensive experience with crane and forklift accidents and workplace accidents involving dangerous equipment and machinery.

Tugboat Accidents

Tugboat
Accidents

Tugboat accidents can lead to serious injuries. Our legal team helps victims recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and damages.

Motor Vehicle and Truck Accidents

Motor Vehicle &
Truck Accidents

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

Passenger Vessel Accidents

Passenger Vessel
Accidents

Passenger accidents are common on recreational vessels, catamarans, tour boats and cruise ships. They are frequently caused by rough sea conditions.

Dredging Accidents

Dredging
Accidents

Dredging accidents can cause severe injuries. Our legal team helps victims seek compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and other damages.

Pile Driver Accidents

Pile Driver
Accidents

Pile driver accidents can result in severe injuries. Our legal team assists victims in securing compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and damages.

Defense Base Act

Defense
Base Act

The Defense Base Act covers civilian employees of U.S. defense contractors injured overseas, including war zones, under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act.

Contact An Experienced Personal Injury and Maritime Attorney in California and Hawaii at the Law Offices of Preston Easley APC For a Free Consultation Today

Attorney Easley practices primarily in California and Hawaii. His clients include

His background in the Navy and hands-on experience working in the maritime industry gives him a unique perspective on accidents.

For a free consultation, email or call (310) 832-5315 (Los Angeles); (619) 699-4884 (San Diego); (808) 922-2383 (Hawaii).

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Meet Our Team

Preston Easley, Esq.
Preston Easley, Esq.

Firm Owner

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. During law school, Mr. Easley longshored and worked as a marine machinist at Todd shipyard. In over 30 years of practice as a personal injury attorney he has won landmark decisions at the U.S. Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (Federal), the California Supreme Court and the California Court of Appeal which greatly expanded the rights of injured workers.

Preston Easley, Esq.
Preston Easley, Esq.

Firm Owner

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. During law school, Mr. Easley longshored and worked as a marine machinist at Todd shipyard. In over 30 years of practice as a personal injury attorney he has won landmark decisions at the U.S. Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (Federal), the California Supreme Court and the California Court of Appeal which greatly expanded the rights of injured workers.

 
 

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