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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Four Common Causes of Commercial Diving Accidents

A diving accident causes both emotional and physical trauma and it usually affects more than just the diver, as it can significantly impact the entire family. There is no question that commercial diving comes with risks, even when you take appropriate safety measures to prevent serious dive accidents. If you or a family member has been injured in a commercial diving accident, you need to be aware of what may have led to the tragedy. Below are four common causes of diving accidents that often lead to life changing maritime injuries.

1. Equipment failure. When diving equipment is poorly maintained, it can result in a diving accident. Divers and diving companies need to pay careful attention to the condition of the equipment, including helmets, oral masks, regulator knobs, compressors, dry suits and umbilicals. If any of this equipment is in bad shape, it can lead to equipment failure and grave injuries.

2. Poorly trained crew. Diving companies sometimes fail to take the necessary time to properly train personnel. Divers are placed at a greater risk when the crew has inadequate training and can’t respond appropriately to hazardous situations.

3. Pressure differential. The pressure differential that may exist when a valve is opened underwater on a structure or pipeline can result in devastating injuries. Countless divers have become trapped against suction intakes, causing them to lose limbs or sustain life-threatening injuries.

4. Underwater burning. Explosions under the water’s surface, as well as electrical shock, put divers at risk of burn injuries and death. Cutting torches can cause unburned oxygen to ignite.

Commercial divers are protected under the law and can pursue compensation when their injuries are the result of negligence. If you or a loved one has suffered a significant diving injury that you believe was caused by the diving company or other negligent party, you should contact an experienced maritime injury lawyer for advice regarding your diving injury case. The Houston maritime injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom, P.L.L.C. at 713.224.7800 or 877.724.7800 have extensive experience representing maritime accident cases and can help you.

Be sure to order Maritime Accident Attorney Brian Beckcom’s book, Insider's Guide to Winning Your Maritime Injury Case, which levels the playing field between offshore workers and the companies they work for.