Thanks to the area’s airports providing fast access to the Gulf, thousands of visitors come to Houston annually on their way to a cruise to the Caribbean and Bahamas. Norwegian Cruise Line and Princess Cruises offer itinerates to beautiful ports of call in these tropical regions. When what should have been a fun, relaxing time cruising to these destinations is shattered by an accident, you should contact a cruise ship accident lawyer in Houston as soon as possible.

When It Comes to Cruise Ship Accident Cases, Perhaps No Firm is Better Equipped to Help

A cruise injury is hopefully the last thing you expected to have to deal with but an attorney with Brais Law is the right choice to help you sort out your rights in this situation. Keith Brais initially started out with a career in marine engineering but had to change course after suffering a serious injury in an accident while working on an offshore oil rig. Trying to understand his rights as an injured worker led him to deciding to go to law school and become a maritime lawyer and eventually getting certified as an expert in admiralty and maritime law. Keith represented cruise lines and other companies for nearly 20 years and defended them against injury claims. He decided to form Brais Law and switch to representing only plaintiffs after winning a particular case left him unsatisfied. Now he and the attorneys on his team use their extensive knowledge and experience to help individuals who have been hurt or lost a loved one get just compensation.

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If Negligence Resulted in Your Cruise Ship Injury, You Need an Experienced Lawyer

A cruise ship injury attorney with us at the Brais Law Firm is part of a team with over 70 years of combined trial experience and expert knowledge of maritime law. When a cruise line fails to keep their passengers and crewmember safe resulting in injuries or loss of life, we want to make sure the liable party takes responsibility for the damages caused. Don’t hesitate to contact us and schedule a free case evaluation with a lawyer who wants to make sure you are heard.

Crewmembers Hurt in a Cruise Ship Accident Have Rights

If you are an employee on a cruise ship and were hurt in an accident then you need an injury attorney experienced in handling these specific maritime law matters.  We help clients like you obtain compensation under the Merchant Mariner Act (the Jones Act) and any other applicable laws. We have successfully represented crewmembers and passengers alike in cases involving:

  • Slips and falls
  • Drownings
  • Falls overboard
  • Pool accidents
  • Rape
  • Sexual assault
  • Food poisoning
  • Contagion
  • Shore excursion accidents
  • Accidents involving onboard amenities
  • Exposure to hazardous chemicals
  • And others
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FAQs: Cruise Ship Accidents and Injury Claims

What If I Cannot Afford to Hire a Lawyer?

What Kind of Compensation Is the Cruise Line Responsible For?

What is the Death on the High Seas Act?

What If I Cannot Afford to Hire a Lawyer?

Brais Law operates on a contingency fee basis which means that if we don’t win for you, we get nothing. There is no out-of-pocket expense to our client because our fee comes from a percentage of the compensation we obtain for him or her. Find out what a dedicated cruise accident attorney at our firm may be able to do for you and make sure your rights are protected.

What Kind of Compensation Is the Cruise Line Responsible For?

No blanket statement can answer what compensation can be expected in all cases but a cruise injury lawyer with us can discuss your specific case and possible compensation for:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Medical expenses
  • Lost income
  • And other damages

What is the Death on the High Seas Act?

The Death on the High Seas Act is a maritime law that serves to give rights to a surviving spouse or family member to seek compensation. For instance, if a cruise ship passenger or crewmember is fatally injured in an accident that occurred over three miles out from a U.S. shore, the family can file a wrongful death claim against the liable party.

Don’t Face Your Injury Case on Your Own

Contact the Brais Law firm now to schedule a time to meet with an injury lawyer on our skilled team about your cruise accident case. You have enough to worry about so find out what we can do to help restore your life.

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