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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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Diving Companies Can Be Responsible for Improper Decompression Tables

As a diver, you place your faith in your employer and fellow employees that they will follow all of the standard policies and procedures during your dive. Diving companies are required to adhere to certain Coast Guard regulations and when they deviate from standard procedures, the result can be devastating. In general, diving companies can be held liable for diving accidents and injuries if they are found guilty of participating in an activity that is not reasonably prudent.

Too often diving companies don’t conduct dives in a safe manner, which can lead to serious diving injuries. When a diving company uses improper decompression tables, it is considered negligence and they can be held responsible.

Decompression tables are used to help determine the dive profile and breathing gas, as well as the required decompression stops needed to avoid decompression sickness. This illness, also known as the bends, can be life-threatening. It occurs when the diver descends into the water and the atmospheric pressure increases. As the diver goes further into the water, the blood and tissues start to absorb a higher amount of inert gas, which can lead to serious problems if the appropriate measures are not taken. The bends has numerous symptoms including confusion, memory loss, burning chest pain, itching and shortness of breath, which can take over an hour to surface.

When diving companies use improper decompression tables or experimental tables, it can cause severe dive injuries. If the diver becomes injured due to the improper decompression tables, he or she may be able to pursue compensation.

Most injured divers are protected by the Jones Act, a federal law that provides compensation for injured seamen. The Jones Act allows injured seamen to pursue compensation for past and future lost wages, loss of physical capacity, disfigurement, mental anguish, past and future medical expenses and other costs associated with the dive injuries. If you have been injured in a diving accident, you should contact a diver injury lawyer at Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C. at 713.224.7800 for legal advice.