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What Our Clients Say

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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But please understand that nothing on this website is meant to provide legal information about your specific case, create an attorney-client relationship, or imply that the results of your legal case will be the same as some other case.

Watch Out For Differential Pressure Hazards

One of the biggest threats to commercial divers is virtually invisible. The difference in water pressure that occurs on either side of a dam or that results from an opened valve can lead to catastrophic diving injuries and death.

Differential pressure is not a hazard when there is no water flowing from the high pressure area to the low pressure area. However, once it begins, the force that it creates can be significant, pulling divers onto an opening, which may not only damage their equipment, but cause injury and hold them there for an indefinite amount of time.

If you are a commercial diver, you are most likely already aware of this significant danger underwater. When low pressure exists in one area and high pressure in another, there is an increased risk of a commercial diving accident. This differential pressure under the water’s surface can cause a wide range of perilous situations. For example, differential pressure can lead to a circumstance where you become pinned against a suction intake. It can also result in the following:

Traumatic amputation
Entrapment
Drowning
Death

Diving accidents caused by differential pressure hazards can often be avoided. If you know you will be conducting a dive near a recently installed pipeline, dam or other structure, you need to be very careful. You need to make sure that certain safety measures are put into place to protect you during the dive. Failure to do so could be deadly.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a commercial dive accident, you may be able to recover compensation. Most commercial divers are considered seamen under the Jones Act and therefore entitled to protection under this maritime law. For more information regarding your commercial diving injury case, contact an experienced Houston diving accident attorney at the Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom, P.L.L.C. at 713.224.7800 or 877.724.7800.