Fisher International Maritime Consultants, LLC
Areas of Expertise: Boats, Ships, Marine
Expert Analysis: We have conducted numerous analyses supporting or defending claims and litigation, demonstrating expertise involving all forms of marine craft and facilities. Our analyses have covered each pertinent phase of design, construction, maintenance, repair, and operation. We rely on fundamental principles to enhance appreciation by juries and courts.
Construction/Repair/Delay Claims: We have assisted owners and shipyards in developing, asserting/rebutting claims arising from disputes over construction, conversion, and repair. These have ranges from $10,000 subcontractor's claims to $90 million shipyard claims; for commerical and government contracts.
Operational Casualties: We have analyzed numerous casualties and personal injury claims for plaintiffs and defendants to determine the causes and to identify the responsible party. These analyses include allegations of unseaworthiness, negligent vessel design or operations, collisions, explosions, improper construction and maintenance, loss of containers and cargo.
Product Liability: We have become the industry's most experienced firm providing analytical defensive support for marine equipment manufacturers. We also assist plaintiffs by establishing a basis for recovery of losses from manufacturers of defective products.