Seek Justice with a San Francisco Cruise Ship Lawyer

San Francisco, California is a city in northern California that is a popular tourist destination known for its steep rolling hills, beautiful architecture, cozy summers, popular landmarks (such as the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary). The San Francisco Bay Area is home to millions of people and provides many maritime-related activities such as kayaking, windsurfing, diving adventures, whale tours, ferry boat rides, cruises, and more. The Port of San Francisco is one of eleven ports in California, and provides many employment opportunities for maritime workers. Some examples of maritime employees in San Francisco include workers aboard ferry boats and cruises, workers with jobs on vessels coming to and from the port, and vessel maintenance workers, among others.

Large Amounts of Cruise Ship Activity Can Mean Serious Accidents

With the large amount of traffic in San Francisco each year, cruise ships are a popular attraction. Unfortunately, every year passengers and crew members aboard cruise ships sustain serious injuries, sometimes even death.

Accidents involving cruise ships are often very serious and may cause injuries such as:

  • Head injuries
  • Back injuries
  • Broken bones
  • Dislocations
  • Contusions
  • Burns
  • Illness from a contagion

The laws that apply to cruise ship-related injuries can be complex, especially because these ships travel to and from a variety of different geographic areas, which can trigger different state, federal, or international laws.

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Choose A Cruise Ship Attorney with Experience That Makes a Real Difference

Brais Law was founded by Keith Brais, a board-certified expert in admiralty and maritime law. He has a degree in marine engineering and holds multiple marine engineer licenses. After suffering a career-ending injury on an offshore oil rig, Keith found himself not knowing what his rights were as an injured maritime worker. This led him to law school and making a name for himself as one of a select few maritime workers handling major cases on behalf of cruise lines and maritime insurers. After nearly two decades working for "the other side", Keith found himself at a crossroads as he won a case where he felt the company he represented should have held some responsibility for the plaintiff's injuries. He then set out to build a firm with a team dedicated to helping clients get the compensation they need and deserve after suffering an injury that was not their fault.

Don't Spend Another Moment Trying to Face an Insurance Company on Your Own

Contact a cruise accident lawyer with Brais Law today to see what we can do to make sure the negligent party is held responsible for your injuries. We put our over 70 years combined trial experience to work for our client. You will never feel like one in a crowd of clients when you come to us—you will get personalized care with a top attorney. We know how to make the big cruise lines and insurers listen.

Why Consult with an Attorney?

An experienced cruise ship attorney can be a great resource for you after a cruise ship injury. The legal team at Brais Law Firm can advise you on the specific laws that apply to your case as well as help you obtain the compensation you may be entitled to for the injuries you sustained. Sometimes cruise ship injury cases can be complicated necessitating complex legal advocacy that involves negotiating with an employer’s insurance company to obtain reasonable compensation for injuries, advocating at an arbitration, or even participation in a trial. An attorney experienced in cruise ship injury cases can help you navigate through the settlement process and help you get the compensation you deserve.

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FAQs: Know Your Rights When It Comes to San Francisco Cruise Ship Accidents

What Damages are the Cruise Line Responsible For?

How Long Do I Have to File a Claim after I was injured on a Cruise?

What If I Can’t Afford to Hire a Lawyer Specializing in Cruise Ship Accident Cases?

Find Out What Brais Law Firm Can Do to Help You If You’ve Been Injured on a Cruise Ship

What Damages are the Cruise Line Responsible For?

If you were hurt while a passenger or crewmember due to the cruise line’s negligence, you may be entitled to financial compensation for: - Medical expenses - Future medical expenses - Loss of income - Loss of earning potential - Pain and suffering - Loss of quality of life - And more

How Long Do I Have to File a Claim after I was injured on a Cruise?

Usually, you must notify the cruise ship company within six months of your injury and you have one year to file a claim. Cruise passenger injury cases must follow specific rules which can mean the difference in successfully obtaining compensation or not. A lawyer with us can help you get the outcome you need.

What If I Can’t Afford to Hire a Lawyer Specializing in Cruise Ship Accident Cases?

We work on behalf of our clients on a contingency fee basis. There is no cost to you out of pocket. We get paid at the end of the case based on a percentage of your settlement (agreed upon beforehand). It is important to us that anyone can get quality maritime law representation.

Find Out What Brais Law Firm Can Do to Help You If You’ve Been Injured on a Cruise Ship

Contact a cruise ship injury lawyer on our team at Brais Law Firm for assistance with your claim today. To reach our lawyers you may contact us by email, call 800-499-0551 from within the U.S., Skype BraisLaw worldwide, or click contact us to select and complete a form for a free evaluation of your case.

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