Brais Law Firm

Our maritime, cruise ship, watersports, boating, resort vacation, and personal injury lawyers have decades of experience representing crewmembers, cruise passengers – victims of negligence or sexual assault – marine workers, recreational boaters, and resort guests. Having graduated with a B.S. degree in Marine Engineering from Massachusetts Maritime Academy, acquired three U.S. Coast Guard licenses and worked on offshore oil drilling platforms for more than seven years, Keith Brais brings an uncommon degree of real world experience to his clients’ personal injury and wrongful death claims. I was in a jet ski accident that led to an urgent need for emergency surgery, my life took a turn. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, my parents and family knew I needed a legal advocate to navigate the road ahead. That's when they discovered Keith Brais and his exceptional firm. They arrived at the hospital, their unwavering support and expertise took charge, making a profound impact on my recovery journey. As we worked with Keith, I realized what would have happened had we just selected an attorney in town…I realized that the outcome would have been probably entirely different, and not as successful as it was. I felt very comfortable going through with the whole process. I would say Keith is a superhero. I was in pain for a good 6 months, it was just a nightmare…It wasn’t until I got Mr. Brais that I really started getting the help I needed from the doctors. You need somebody you can trust, somebody to give you some guidance. They stuck in there with me the whole way. I just thought he Mr. Brais was the man to do it. I felt comfortable with him being by my side. The pain my family has suffered has been immeasurable, but he was there with me. It’s not just him, it’s his team also. Keith really stood up for my son. I know I made the best choice. "I was in pain for a good 6 months, it was just a nightmare. It wasn't until I got Mr. Brais that I really started getting the help I needed from the doctors. You need somebody you can trust, somebody to give you some guidance. They stuck in there with me the whole way." "I highly recommend Brais Law Firm. Their professionalism and expertise were top notch. My slip and fall injury case involved a well known cruise ship and was nerve racking to me. They calmed all my fears and walked me through step by step. In the end they helped me obtain a favorable recovery. Look no further, call them with your Maritime case!!!" "I just thought he Mr. Brais was the man to do it. I felt comfortable with him being by my side. The pain my family has suffered has been immeasurable, but he was there with me. It’s not just him, it’s his team also. Keith really stood up for my son. I know I made the best choice." "I was in an accident where I was struck by a boat and boat propeller. The Brais Law Firm represented me in a very professional manner. I am very satisfied with the service and support I received from the firm and happy with the results they achieved. I recommend Keith Brais and his firm to anyone needing representation related to a maritime personal injury." "As we worked with Keith, I realized what would have happened had we just selected an attorney in town…I realized that the outcome would have been probably entirely different, and not as successful as it was. I felt very comfortable going through with the whole process. I would say Keith is a superhero." Brais Law has secured many millions of dollars in settlements and trial verdicts on behalf of our clients. We’re a team of active trial lawyers. We thrive in the courtroom before judges and juries and invest time and money to secure experts, both medical and liability, needed to prove up our clients’ life-changing injuries and award for monetary damages. Firm Founder, Keith Brais, is one of only a handful of maritime attorneys with actual hands-on real-world experience and appreciation for the dangers of working offshore. During his seven-plus years working aboard ships and offshore oil rigs, he sailed under and acquired sea time under three U.S. Coast Guard Licenses. Our law practice is more than a job, it’s fueled by a passion for helping individuals and families rebuild their lives after a devastating loss or life-changing injuries and a desire to hold corporations with a “profit versus safety first mantra” accountable for their wrongdoings. Every maritime lawyer and cruise ship injury attorney at Brais Law Firm represents only people like you – individuals. We never represent insurance companies, cruise lines, corporations, or marine employers. We’re on your side, always. After litigating in these areas of law for decades, we know that there is almost never a true “accident.” Rather, injuries are far more often caused by carelessness, indifference, corporate “penny pinching” or outright greed. As a consequence, safety is compromised. The reality is that corporate “bean counters” accept the inevitability of accidents but all too often decide it is cheaper to pay a deductible and turn the defense of a claim over to attorneys hired by an insurance company than to proactively implement safety measures to prevent an accident in the first place. Sadly, corporations place profit ahead of people. In these circumstances, we fight on your behalf to hold the defendant individuals or corporations financially accountable for the injuries you have suffered. Brais Law Firm is a nationally recognized maritime law firm and Miami-based personal injury law firm helping men and women. If you were injured on any type of boat while at sea, we urge you to call our Personal Injury & Cruise Ship Accident law firm risk-free to learn about your rights as a victim. You may be entitled to compensation for a cruise ship, watersport, or boating accident, which can help you move forward with your life. Our cruise ship injury attorney team can help if you suffered an injury or sexual assault while traveling as a cruise ship passenger, yacht guest, ferry passenger, or airplane passenger. We see accidents related to automatic doors, food poisoning, improper medical care, shore excursions, and more. A maritime lawyer handles injury claims arising out of personal watercraft accidents (like jet-skis), defective watercraft, boating accidents, yacht accidents, ferry boat accidents, charter vessel accidents, dinner cruise accidents, and scuba diving accidents. Our award-winning legal team works with many clients who were injured on land in car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, due to medical malpractice and, as well, injuries to invitees (e.g., resort guests) and vacationers on the property of another, including hotels and resorts for an unsafe property, including negligent security. Ports of Call Western US Ports of Call Western US Ports of Call Western US Ports of Call Southeastern US Ports of Call Southeastern US Ports of Call Southeastern US Ports of Call Southwestern US Ports of Call Southwestern US Ports of Call Southwestern US Ports of Call Eastern US Ports of Call Eastern US Ports of Call Eastern US Accessibility: If you are vision-impaired or have some other impairment covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to using this website, please contact our Accessibility Manager at 800-499-0551

Laurie Jewell
5 Star
Keith Brais and his team worked tirelessly to bring my case to a successful, fair, conclusion. From our initial contact every member of the team was professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. They partnered with industry experts and had a network of individuals who, like the Brais team, gave my case the attention to detail necessary to achieve the best outcome possible. I am so glad I took the time to research experienced maritime attorneys before putting my trust in anyone. I would absolutely choose this team again if I needed these services.
Wednesday 28th June 2023

cindy&ed Ferguson
5 Star
I was seriously injured on zipline excursion while on an 8 day cruise. Keith and Michelle along with his team immediately went to work on my behalf. They kept me updated and answered every question or concern I had. They are honest and hardworking lawyers that care for you on a personal level instead of just handling you as a “case. Special thanks to Karla who went above for me. She spent countless hours talking with my medical providers to lower the amounts owed. Because of her efforts my settlement was more than we imagined. You definitely can’t go wrong having this law firm fighting for you & being on your side!! 5 Stars all the way for everyone at Brais Law Firm !
Wednesday 2nd March 2022

james clothier
5 Star
The entire law firm of Brais, Brais & Rusak were extremely helpful in handling my snorkeling accident. The firm takes customer service to a new level, not only being readily available, but courteous, respectful, sympathetic, and empathetic. The firm, especially Keith and Karla, were always quick to return calls, offer updates, and provide guidance and information. There is no comparison when it comes to firms. If you need legal advice or representation, especially concerning maritime events, contact Keith and his crew first and save yourself a lot of time and heartache!
Wednesday 22nd March 2017

Pete Petrucci
5 Star
I had a stroke on a cruise ship and received very little medical attention onboard. After Rehab I called 4 Maritime law firms but they all refused the case saying it was a losing case. Called Brais Law and Keith was very Honest and said they would take the case but it would be a tough case to win. The Brais team Keith, Michelle, Karla, Yamiee all work very hard and came to a winning settlement for me. This is a Dedicated and VERY professional Team, I would recommend Brais Law to anyone.
Wednesday 12th January 2022

Dave James
5 Star
After a member of our family suffered a broken elbow due to a fall while we were on a cruise ship, we attempted to settle directly with the cruise line. After receiving an insultingly low settlement offer from the cruise line, we reached out to the Brais Law Firm for guidance. I can't extol our positive experience enough. Here are just a few highlights of our experience with Keith Brais and his Team: - A polite, respectful conversation with Attorney Keith Brais laid the groundwork for the new approach in requesting a fair and reasonable settlement with the cruise line - Thorough explanations from both Mr. Brais and his Team of Paralegals and Assistants regarding how the process would work - Updates via email regarding the advancement of the process and the responses from the cruise line - Professionalism and a dedication to excellence throughout the entire settlement process In the end, our settlement with the cruise line was well beyond what we had been offered when we originally were offered. We would not have achieved this settlement on our own, and we are grateful to the wonderful Team at Brais Law Firm, especially Keith, Karla, Michelle, and Yaimee, for their excellent service in helping us get a settlement that was both fair and reasonable.
Wednesday 22nd April 2020