California Commercial Fisherman Injury Lawyer
At Berschler Associates, PC, our law firm devotes much of its efforts to those who have been injured or died at sea or been prosecuted by the U. S. Coast Guard. Our clients include:
- Merchant mariners, including Captains, Mates, Marine Engineers, Pilots, Boatswains (Bosun), Able-Bodied Seamen ("AB") Chief Stewards, Oilers, Qualified Members of the Engine Department ("QMED"), Ordinary Seamen ("OS"), Steward's Assistants ("SA"), General Vessel Assistants ("GVA") and Deck-Engine Utilitymen ("DEU").
- Commercial Fishermen, including fish-processors, Bader Machine Operators, Boatswains ("Bosun") Deckhands, Quality Controllers ("QC") Mates, Pursers and Engineers.
- Cruise ship crew, including Stewards, Pursers, Deckhands, Engine Department Personnel, Steward Department personnel, Hotel Operations personnel, Masters and Mates.
- Pleasure boat and small craft owners or operators involved in a boating accident or loss. We also represent the purchasers of small craft.
- Cruise ship passengers and crew
We also represent clients across a broad spectrum of personal injury and wrongful death claims against governments and private parties. Call 800-338-1441 for a free consultation to learn more about your rights and what to do.
Maritime and admiralty law: Arnold I. Berschler has handled thousands of cases in this field for clients throughout California, the United States and the world. He has complete familiarity with the specific issues involved in maritime claims.
Commercial fisherman injuries: Injuries and claims regarding commercial fishermen can involve intricate calculations to determine wage loss and other damages. Knowing what evidence to gather – and how – is crucial.
Recreational boat accidents, pleasure boat accidents and injuries on waterways and lakes: There are a number of unique factors to injury claims taking place on recreational boats or on waterways or lakes. Our firm has served hundreds of clients injured in these situations. We have learned how to maximize your opportunities to recover full and fair compensation for your injuries. Other attorneys routinely refer to Arnold I. Berschler for assistance.
Cruise ship passenger injuries: We have successfully represented numerous individuals who have been injured on cruise ships and are required to file their claims in Florida, Washington State or California, even though our clients do not live in these states.
Federal torts claims and California government tort claims: If you have been injured by federal or state government employees, on government land, a dangerous condition of public property or by negligent government conduct, you need a lawyer who understands the special factors involved in these cases. Arnold I. Berschler has achieved numerous positive results in claims involving the Federal Torts Claims Act, §§ 2671-2680 and the California Torts Claims Act, Govt. Code. §§810-996.6.
Wrongful death and severe personal injury: Our law firm is equipped to represent anyone who has been seriously injured due to the negligence of another person. We also represent surviving family members in wrongful death claims, as well as the estate of the decedent when the deceased endured pre-death pain and suffering. Wrongful death claims may arise under state common law, the general maritime law or the Death on the High Seas Act (DOSHA), 46 U.S.C. §§30301-30308.
Coast Guard license defense: If you face the suspension or revocation of your license or merchant mariner's document, our law firm can defend you in all administrative hearings before the United States Coast Guard.
Contact Berschler Associates, PC •
If you would like to discuss your claim, call or e-mail our San Francisco maritime and admiralty law attorney. Arnold I. Berschler will either answer your call immediately or return your call within 24 hours. The consultation is free. In personal injury and wrongful death cases, we offer contingency fees (no attorneys fees upfront).
