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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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Untrained Crewmembers Can Cause a Diving Accident

As a commercial diver, you rely on your crew to provide you with the support necessary to complete a safe dive. While diving is not a complicated operation, if the crewmembers are not properly trained, the diver can be placed in a dangerous situation, one that could end up being fatal.

Sometimes diving companies hire workers who are not experienced in dive operations and they fail to provide the necessary training. When new personnel are involved in a dive, there is no telling how they will react to a potential hazard. They may not have the knowledge or experience to promptly react to a problem that could develop under the water’s surface.

There is no doubt that diving accidents can lead to serious injuries. When an untrained worker causes a dive accident, it can result in the following diving injuries:

If you or a loved one has been injured in a commercial diving accident caused by untrained personnel, you may be able to recover compensation. Most commercial divers are considered to be Jones Act seamen and therefore entitled to protection under this federal law. For the most part, diving companies are liable for diving accidents and diver injuries if they are guilty of doing something that a reasonably prudent diving company would not do. The compensation that could be awarded in a Jones Act lawsuit is substantial.

It is important that you contact a knowledgeable diving injury lawyer who has the experience and background to handle these types of maritime accident cases. The maritime attorneys at the Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom, P.L.L.C. have helped countless injured divers obtain compensation and can help you. Contact us today at 713.224.7800 or 877.724.7800 for more information about your legal rights.