Helping Victims of Maritime Accidents Get the Compensation They Deserve

If you have been seriously injured while working in the maritime industry, vacationing on a cruise ship, boating, scuba diving, or partaking in any other water-related activity, you need to seek advice from an experienced team of California maritime injury lawyers. These accident claims often fall under a complex body of statutes and rules known as admiralty and maritime law. The attorneys at Brais Law Firm are highly skilled in this complicated area of the law. When you work with our firm, you can trust that we will thoroughly investigate your claim and aggressively pursue legal action to recover the full compensation and benefits to which you are entitled.

The lawyers at Brais Law Firm have decades of experience helping injured seamen, cruise ship crew members, dock and harbor workers, and other individuals employed in California’s maritime industry recover compensation for lost earnings, medical expenses, and other damages. We also represent California residents and vacationers who have suffered personal injuries in all types of accidents on or near the water. We know that these types of injuries can be severe and life-altering. If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a maritime accident, our objective is to make certain that you get the compensation you need to heal and rebuild your life.

There’s No One More Qualified to Handle Your Injury Case than a Maritime Lawyer from Brais Law

Brais Law Firm was founded by attorney Keith Brais who graduated from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy with a B.S. degree in marine engineering and spent many years sailing on ships and working on off-shore oil rigs. During the first 19 years of his legal career, he represented maritime employers and marine insurance companies before deciding to change sides and represent workers and other individuals who had been wrongfully injured in maritime accidents. Attorney Brais is also board certified by the Florida Bar as an expert in the field of admiralty and maritime law. He, along with the entire team at Brais Law Firm, are dedicated to helping people get the compensation they need to recover and rebuild their lives in the aftermath of a serious accident.

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About the Port of San Diego

Injured on a Cruise Line Operating Out of the Port of San Diego?

An attorney with us has helped vacationers and employees alike with injury claims involving any of the Port of San Diego Cruise Lines:

  • Aida Cruises
  • Azmara Club Cruises
  • Carnival Cruise Lines
  • Celebrity Cruises
  • Costa Cruises
  • Crystal Cruises
  • Cunard
  • Disney Cruise Line
  • Fred Olsen Cruise Lines
  • Holland America Line
  • Marella (formerly Thomson Cruises)
  • Norwegian Cruise Lines
  • P&O Cruises
  • Princess Cruises
  • Pullmantur
  • Regen Seven Seas
  • Royal Caribbean
  • TUI Cruises

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The Port of Los Angeles

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Brais Law Successfully Represents California Maritime Employees Injured on the Job

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Our Objective is to Right the Wrongs Our Client has Experienced

At Brais Law Firm, we understand that our clients have been dealt a very difficult and unfair hand. We focus on making sure the responsible parties are held legally accountable for their actions. In every maritime accident case that we handle, we work to obtain full and fair compensation for our clients. Depending upon the specific facts and circumstances surrounding the case and the type of claim filed (maritime or non-maritime), our clients may be entitled to recover the following types of damages:

  • Maintenance and cure benefits for “seamen”
  • Past and future medical expenses, including medical examinations, therapy, treatment, and transportation to and from appointments
  • Past and future lost wages
  • Loss of future earning capacity
  • Disability and disfigurement
  • Physical and emotional pain and suffering
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Loss of consortium
  • Wrongful death
  • Punitive damages (in cases of extreme negligence or egregious conduct)

If you or someone you care about has been injured at a California port or while on or near the water, you need to speak with an attorney experienced in handling maritime personal injury cases.

When you work with a California maritime accident attorney at Brais Law Firm, you can trust that your rights and interests will be fully protected at every stage of the process.

FAQs: Ensuring Your Rights Are Protected after a Maritime Accident in California

Can Any Personal Injury Lawyer Help Me Get Compensation If I’ve been hurt on a Cruise Ship?

An Insurance Company Has Already Offered Me a Settlement—Should I Accept?

What Do I do if I’m a Crewmember Who Was Injured Far Out at Sea from Our California Port?

Hurt in an Accident at a California Port or While on the Water? We Can Help

Can Any Personal Injury Lawyer Help Me Get Compensation If I’ve been hurt on a Cruise Ship?

Personal injury law addresses injury or wrongful death due to another’s negligence—but getting compensation for accidents in connection with cruise ships can involve state, federal and international maritime laws. Your best option for a successful outcome is to have a knowledgeable maritime attorney on your side.

An Insurance Company Has Already Offered Me a Settlement—Should I Accept?

If you were quickly offered a settlement from an insurer after a maritime accident, you should definitely speak with a lawyer experienced in maritime law specifically. The insurance company may have recognized that you have a solid claim and you need to make sure the amount of compensation offered matches your total damages.

What Do I do if I’m a Crewmember Who Was Injured Far Out at Sea from Our California Port?

Regardless of how far from port your vessel was when your accident happened, you can contact Brais Law from anywhere in the world. We are well-versed in the Jones Act and other applicable laws as it applies to maritime workers.

Hurt in an Accident at a California Port or While on the Water? We Can Help

Whether you were hurt while loading or unloading cargo, working on a cruise ship or vessel, or while enjoying a recreational water activity, our lawyers have the knowledge and experience to help you get the financial compensation to which you are entitled. We will undertake a complete investigation of your claim to uncover all parties who may be responsible for your accident. We will also carefully review the facts and circumstances of your case to determine the appropriate courses of legal action. Schedule a free case evaluation with an attorney on our team today by calling 800-499-0551 or completing our online contact form.

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