San Francisco Party Boat Injury Attorney
Every year, millions of Americans travel on luxury liners and other cruise ships. While most people enjoy their vacations without incident, some people suffer serious injury or illness onboard due to the negligence of the cruise ship or its employees.
At Berschler Associates, PC, attorney Arnold I. Berschler and our staff have successfully represented scores of people who have been injured on cruise ships, party boats, sightseeing boats, yachts, and similar vessels. We can work to recover compensation under every set of circumstances, ranging from food poisoning and slip-and-fall accidents to sexual assault. Attorney Arnold I. Berschler and our staff also represent members of cruise ship crews who have been injured in the course of their duties.
An example of our firm's services: Our client slipped and fell on the deck a cruise ship, breaking her leg and causing other injuries. Attorney Arnold I. Berschler went down to San Diego with our firm's expert to inspect the ship. Initially, the teak deck appeared to be constructed properly. However, after getting down on his chest and putting his cheek against the deck, attorney Arnold I. Berschler saw that the deck planks were installed upside down. This caused water to pool, a subtle, but dangerous, condition. A confidential settlement resulted soon after.
If you have a claim against a cruise ship, understand that there are a number of very real differences in cruise ship litigation. Generally speaking, cruise ship litigation takes in place in Miami, Seattle, Los Angeles and New York, regardless of where your injuries took place. Not only that, witnesses to your injury may be located all over the world.
For instance, we represented a client who lived in Hawaii who was injured in the Indian Ocean. Despite these facts, we were obligated to litigate this case in New York. In another case, a passenger death occurred upon the Yangtze River, PRC. The court was in one state, the client was in another. Our law firm practices in Los Angeles County and throughout California. When representing clients outside California, we associate with local counsel in order to effectively represent your interests. In addition, cruise ships benefit from a shortened statute of limitations. As a result, if you have been injured on a cruise ship, the sooner you get in contact with an experienced lawyer, the more options you will have.
Contact Berschler Associates, PC •
If you or a loved one has suffered a cruise line injury, call a lawyer who understands what it takes to get full compensation for your injuries. Call or e-mail our California cruise ship passenger injury lawyer to set up a consultation. Arnold I. Berschler will either answer your call immediately or return your call within 24 hours. The consultation is free. When we represent a plaintiff or claimant, we offer contingency fees (no attorneys fees upfront).
