Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP represents a wide range of clients in admiralty, maritime, railroad, trucking, and other transportation-related matters, with a particular focus on defense. The firm has a proven track record of success in defending claims brought under the Federal Employer’s Liability Act (FELA) and other railroad-related litigation. For decades, the firm has represented Class I and regional railroads, commuter rail agencies, and rail service contractors in state and federal courts throughout the country.
The firm also acts as correspondent counsel for numerous International Group Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Clubs and regularly handles claims and coverage matters for marine and transportation insurers. Clients include some of the world’s largest shipping lines, towboat operators, and global logistics companies.
Firm attorneys are experienced in assisting clients in the following matters:
- Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Defense
- Cargo Matters
- Collision and Allision
- Maritime Liens
- P&I Cover / Insurance Coverage
- Inland Marine Claims
- Limitation of Liability Actions
- Marina Liability
- Product Liability Defense
- Environmental Claims
- Compliance and Regulatory Matters
Firm attorneys are available around the clock and are prepared to respond immediately to transportation-related casualties, including maritime accidents, railroad crossing accidents, derailment investigations, and catastrophic trucking accidents. The firm works closely with vessel owners, railroads, trucking companies, and their insurers and underwriters to safeguard their interests, mitigate risks associated with delays, and assist in the preservation of evidence. The firm’s lawyers assist clients through government investigations, conduct interviews of key witnesses, secure critical evidence, and retain qualified experts to preserve and strengthen both claims and defenses.
