What Our Clients Say

Dear Mr. Beckcom:

I never got a chance to say thank you for the wonderful job you did on my daughter's case. She will be graduating in June from High School with cum laude status. She will be attending college at U.T. Austin and majoring in Communications. Thanks to your efforts her college education has been taken care of. Thank you again from both of us.

J. Perez

Houston, Texas
Mr. Beckcom fought diligently on my behalf against my former employer, without a retainer from me.....I was truly grateful to have Mr. Beckcom on my side and would recommend him to anyone without reservation."

A. Worley, Injured Cruise ship employee

New Mexico
I hired Brian Beckcom in 2009 for the injury case I had after I was hurt as a deckhand and within 11 months Brian had settled my case. He did such a fabulous job and I recommend using his firm for your maritime injury case.

J. McKeone, Deckhand

Livingston, 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
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
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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We designed this website to provide information to consumers, injured people, and their families. Our goal is to level the playing field between consumers and insurance companies and expose the tricks, traps, and techniques they use to cheat injured people out of their legal rights. We also let consumers know about legal news, including verdicts and settlements and other interesting legal information.

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.

Diving Accidents Can Lead to Permanent Brain Damage

Brain injury is a very real danger faced by commercial divers. When a diver becomes trapped underwater due to pressure differentials or if his equipment fails, he may not get the oxygen he needs. Even if the accident does not lead to the diver’s death, it can cause permanent brain damage.

Asphyxia is a condition that is suffered when not enough oxygen reaches the brain. It is considered to be the same as suffocation. When asphyxiation occurs, the circulation of air to and from the lungs is prohibited, which deprives the brain of much-needed oxygen. When oxygen deprivation occurs, it does not take long for the brain cells to become damaged. The unfortunate thing about brain damage is that it is often irreversible.

The severity of brain damage from a diving accident can vary, depending on the length of time the brain was deprived of oxygen and the location of the damage. Brain injuries frequently disrupt many of the brain’s functions and can lead to lifelong disabilities.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a commercial dive accident, you may be able to pursue compensation. Many times it is the negligent actions of the diving company that cause serious dive accidents. A knowledgeable maritime injury lawyer from the Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom, P.L.L.C. will be able to review your diving injury case to determine what caused the maritime accident. Since most commercial divers are classified as Jones Act seamen, a claim can be filed under this federal law.

For more information, call a Houston maritime lawyer at 713.224.7800 or 877.724.7800. Be sure to order your copy of Maritime Attorney Brian Beckcom’s book, Insider's Guide to Winning Your Maritime Injury Case.