What if you found out the crewmembers providing you with support during the dive lacked adequate training? The scary thing is that you probably wouldn’t know until it was too late.
When demand rises within the industry, many diving companies scramble to fill spots among the diving crew. These diving companies don’t always take the time to appropriately train their new personnel and even worse, they often hire people who have little skill and experience.
As long as there are no emergencies during the dive operation, this practice may not be a problem. However, the reality is that things go wrong during a dive and it is up to the crewmembers to make quick and appropriate decisions. Their actions can make the difference between life and death for the divers.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a commercial diving accident and you suspect that it was caused by untrained personnel, you should contact a
diving accident lawyer immediately. There is a federal law that protects commercial divers and allows them to recover compensation for their injuries. Call the Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom, P.L.L.C. today at 713.224.7800 or 877.724.7800 for legal advice.
For more information on this topic, read the article, “
Untrained Crewmembers Can Cause a Diving Accident.”
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