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I hired Brian after I was hurt on an offshore oil platform. I would recommend Brian and his law firm to anyone who needed a good injury lawyer, and especially any offshore worker. . ..

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Houston, Texas
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I was hurt on a boat offshore. Brian and
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Tim M.

Austin,
Texas
There are only a small number of attorneys who could handle such a complex case as mine, and Brian was at the top of the list. His response time is unsurpassed, replying within minutes to my initial enquiry. He has an instinctive understanding of the legal issues, and consummate people skills, an essential attribute in the negotiation phase of any litigation. Thanks to Brian the case was settled favorably within a year.

Steven S.,

Wales, U.K.
Brian, your book was a real eye-opener. If I had read your book sooner, I would have avoided a lot of costly mistakes.

Captain Jim Vickers
I was hurt on an offshore oil rig. I was unable to work or get proper medical care from the company. I was referred to Brian by another law firm because that firm knew Brian specialized in Jones Act cases. Brian settled my case in less than 12 months. The settlement will enable me to take care of my family financially for a long time. I would highly recommend Brian and his firm to any injured worker.

Freddy N.,

Lufkin, Texas

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Vujasinovic & Beckcom Blog

Maritime Injuries

6/5/2009
Mindy
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Drilling Rig Workers at Risk of Harmful Benzene Exposure

If you work on a drilling rig, offshore oil rig or other vessel, you may be at risk of harmful benzene exposure. Benzene has been widely used for commercial and industrial purposes, despite the known fact that it is a toxic chemical. This chemical can be found in crude oil, gasoline and cigarette smoke. Prolonged exposure to benzene can lead to serious, life-threatening medical conditions.

There are guidelines set by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding the level of benzene workers are allowed to be exposed to while performing job duties. However, maritime workers often find themselves developing serious illnesses from inhaling benzene.

Benzene exposure can affect the bone marrow and red blood cells in the body and has even been known to cause excessive bleeding. Since the immune system is also impacted by exposure to benzene, the chance of getting an infection is high. Long-term exposure has also been associated with leukemia, a cancer of the blood forming organs.

If you have been exposed to benzene on an oil rig or other vessel and have become ill, you need to speak with a maritime injury lawyer immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your illness. Contact the law office of Vujasinovic & Beckcom today at 713-224-7800 for legal advice.

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