Accidents in Asia’s Ports & Locations

For many cruisers, going to Asia is the trip of a lifetime. Several major cruise lines operate in Asia, including Oceania, Viking, Crystal Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, and Holland America. Whether you cruise across the Pacific Ocean or fly to Asia, Europe, or even South Africa to start your cruise, it is important to be aware of the risks involved. It is also important to know what to do in the event of an accident. Cruising presents risks for passengers and crewmembers alike, and when you are thousands of miles from home, it is critical that you are able to get the help you need when you need it.

Why Choose Brais Law for Your Injury Claim Representation?

Our team has over 70 years combined trial experience and has successfully represented clients in Asia and elsewhere around the world in maritime accident cases. Founding attorney, Keith Brais, has extensive experience as a marine engineer as well as over 30 years handling maritime accident cases on both sides. He is a board-certified expert in admiralty and maritime law and today, our firm solely represents individuals in need of compensation after suffering an accident that was someone else’s fault.

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Why Choose Brais Law for Your Injury Claim Representation?

Our team has over 70 years combined trial experience and has successfully represented clients in Asia and elsewhere around the world in maritime accident cases. Founding attorney, Keith Brais, has extensive experience as a marine engineer as well as over 30 years handling maritime accident cases on both sides. He is a board-certified expert in admiralty and maritime law and today, our firm solely represents individuals in need of compensation after suffering an accident that was someone else’s fault.

Experienced Lawyers for Passengers and Crewmembers Aboard Cruises to Asia

At Brais Law Firm, we represent passengers and crewmembers who get injured or fall ill during cruises to Asia. We also represent families following fatal cruise ship accidents and outbreaks. We handle all types of cruise ship accident cases, and we have recovered millions of dollars in financial compensation for passengers, crewmembers, and families following accidents abroad. Our lawyers handle Jones Act, maritime injury, and maritime wrongful death claims arising out of cruises to Asian destinations, including:

Japan

There are numerous cruise ports across Japan. Whether you want to visit Tokyo, explore the history of Kyoto or Ishigaki, or see Mt. Fuji with your own eyes, you can do so on an Asian cruise. Other popular Japanese cruise ports include Aomori, Hakodate, Hiroshima, Kagoshima, Kobe, Kochi, Okinawa, and Sapporo.

China

Visiting China on a cruise is an unforgettable experience. Unfortunately, too often, cruises prove to be unforgettable for the wrong reasons. We represent passengers, crewmembers, and families following accidents on cruises to Dalian, Guangzhou, Haikou, Qingdao, Sanya, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Tianjin, and Xiamen.

Hong Kong

The Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong welcomes visitors from the United States and around the world. Located just south of Shenzhen and east of Macao, it is a common stop on many Asian cruises departing from the U.S. and other countries.

Philippines

The island nation of the Philippines has cruise ports in many locales that are only accessible by water. Along with the well-known port city of Manila, cities with ports in the Philippines include Bohol, Boracay, Cebu, Coron Busuanga Island, Hundred Islands, Puerto Princesa and Romblon Island.

India

Cruises visiting India stop at five major ports on the country’s coasts along the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. These ports are located in Chennai, Goa, Cochin, Mangalore and Mumbai.

Thailand

Bangkok is the most popular cruise destination in Thailand by far. But, during their cruises through Asia, passengers may also visit Koh Kood, the Ko Phi Phi Islands, Koh Samui, Koh Yao Noi, Laem Chabang and Phuket.

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FAQs: Asia Maritime Accident Claims

What Types of Asia Cruise Accident Cases Have You Handled?

What Rights to Compensation Do Cruise Ship Crew Have When Working Abroad?

Will I Need to Return to Asia in Order to Get Compensation?

What Types of Asia Cruise Accident Cases Have You Handled?

An injury lawyer with Brais Law has helped clients with cruise injury cases involving:

  • Slips and falls
  • Onboard pool accidents
  • Shore excursion accidents
  • Illness due to contagion
  • Rape
  • Sexual assault
  • Fatal injury accidents

What Rights to Compensation Do Cruise Ship Crew Have When Working Abroad?

The Merchant Mariner Act (Jones Act) covers workers’ compensation laws that apply to crewman and other maritime workers while they are traveling to Asia or in Asian waters. This area of the law can be complicated, however, and you should speak to an attorney with us about your case.

Will I Need to Return to Asia in Order to Get Compensation?

The vast majority of injury cases that occur on a vessel while in Asia are covered by U.S. maritime laws which wouldn’t require that you return. A maritime lawyer with us may be able to help you get the compensation you need for all damages. We offer a free case evaluation and work on a contingency basis so there is no risk to you if we take on your case.

No Matter Where You are in the World, We Know How to Handle International Cruise Ship Accident Cases

If you were injured while on a cruise in Asia, we may be able to help you file a claim against the negligent cruise line.  We encourage you to contact us promptly and schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced maritime lawyer. Call 800-499-0551 or send us a message online now.

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