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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. . ..

Jackie R

Houston, Texas
Brian and his staff are courteous and professional, and they work diligently to make sure the client transitions through the process as easily and comfortably as possible.

Your sincere and satisfied client,

Steve T.

Houston, Texas
I was hurt on a boat offshore. Brian and
his law firm worked hard on my case. The settlement he got for me will
take care of my financial needs for the rest of my life. If you are
looking for someone to take your interests at heart Brian and his law
firm can give you the attention your case deserves.

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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Burn – A Common Maritime Injury

A maritime accident, such as an explosion, vessel fire or electric shock, can lead to a burn injury. Burns, which are common maritime injuries, can be caused by heat, cold, electricity, chemicals, light, radiation or friction. The severity of a burn can vary depending on how bad the tissue was affected. You should seek medical attention any time a burn affects more than one percent of your body surface.

When you suffer a burn injury, your muscle, bone, blood vessel and epidermal tissue can all be damaged, which can be extremely painful, especially when the nerves are injured. Burns can lead to fatal complications, including infection, shock, electrolyte imbalance and respiratory distress, depending on the location of the injuries. In addition to physical damage, a burn can also take an emotional toll, as victims are sometimes disfigured and severely scarred.

Burns are classified into four different categories – first, second, third and fourth degree burns. A first-degree burn is one that usually results only in redness of the skin and minor pain, as it only affects the epidermis. Second-degree burns can include blistering of the skin and may be more painful. A third-degree burn describes an injury when the epidermis is lost with damage to the subcutaneous tissue and there is usually charring. Fourth-degree burns damage muscle, tendon, and ligament tissue, resulting in catastrophic damage of the hypodermis.

After a major burn injury, your heart rate and peripheral vascular will increase due to a release of catecholamines from injured tissues and the shifting of fluid volume. Infection tends to be a major complication associated with burns and is typically caused by impaired resistance. Tetanus is another complication from burn wounds.

Treatment for a burn depends on the severity of the injury. Skin grafting, involving the transplantation of skin, is sometimes used in more serious burn cases.

Contact our maritime lawyers today at (877) 724-7800 for advice regarding your maritime accident case.