Brais Law Firm: Cruise Ship & Maritime Law - Miami, FL

World-Class Maritime and Cruise Ship Injury Advocacy in Miami

Suffering a devastating injury offshore or aboard a cruise vessel thrusts victims into an intricate jurisdictional labyrinth governed by admiralty law. Operating out of Miami, Florida, the passenger cruise capital of the world, Brais Law Firm provides fearless legal representation to injured passengers, crewmembers, and offshore workers. Founding partner Keith S. Brais holds Florida Bar board certification in admiralty and maritime law and brings an unmatched background as a licensed marine engineer who spent over seven years working aboard offshore oil drilling platforms. With more than seventy years of combined courtroom trial experience and hundreds of millions recovered, the firm fights powerful cruise operators and marine corporations to achieve full justice.

Specialized Maritime and Admiralty Practice Areas

Cruise Ship Passenger Accidents and Negligence

Major cruise corporations such as Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Celebrity mandate in their ticket contracts that passenger injury lawsuits must be filed in federal court in Miami, Florida. The firm represents vacationers injured due to slippery lido decks, defective gangways, elevator malfunctions, excursions negligence, and swimming pool drownings. When passengers need an attorney to hold multinational cruise lines accountable, Brais Law Firm initiates immediate claims before strict contractual deadlines expire.

Jones Act Claims and Seaman Injury Litigation

Merchant mariners, commercial deckhands, and offshore workers endure hazardous working environments. Under the federal Jones Act and general maritime law, seamen injured due to vessel unseaworthiness or employer carelessness are entitled to maintenance and cure benefits and substantial compensation. The firm prosecutes claims involving winch malfunctions, heavy equipment collapses, chemical exposure, and offshore oil rig explosions.

Recreational Boating and Yachting Collisions

South Florida congested waterways experience frequent boat collisions, jet ski crashes, and mega-yacht accidents. Negligent boat operation, pilot intoxication, and lack of safety equipment often lead to spinal damage and traumatic brain injury. The firm navigates complex federal navigation rules and state maritime statutes to recover maximum damages for injured boaters and guests.

Cruise Ship Sexual Assault and Security Failures

Inadequate onboard security, poor keycard access controls, and substandard employee screening can lead to horrific acts of physical and sexual assault aboard cruise ships. The firm aggressively litigates against cruise lines for failing to protect passengers and minors, demanding comprehensive financial restitution for physical trauma and enduring psychological suffering.

Maritime Slip and Fall and Catastrophic Injuries

Marine environments feature slippery metal surfaces, steep companionways, and unpredictable wave motion. Brais Law Firm applies marine engineering knowledge to prove structural defects, inadequate non-skid coatings, and safety code violations that cause severe fractures, amputations, and permanent disabilities.

The Brais Law Firm Trial Advantage

Before dedicating his practice entirely to helping injured individuals, Keith Brais spent nearly two decades defending major cruise lines and marine underwriters. That inside perspective allows the firm to anticipate defense maneuvers and counteract lowball settlement tactics. Recognized by Best Law Firms, The Best Lawyers in America, Florida Super Lawyers, and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Brais Law Firm accepts cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no legal fees unless compensation is successfully won. If you need to hire a lawyer for an offshore disaster or passenger injury, schedule a free evaluation today.