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Maritime Attorney Brian Beckcom Interviewed by Huffington Post

How safe is the offshore industry?  Do companies put production over workers’ safety? How many offshore rig accidents go unreported?  These questions are among the many that reporters have been asking maritime attorney Brian Beckcom.

The Huffington Post recently interviewed Mr. Beckcom about the catastrophic oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico.  Last week, Deepwater Horizon, a rig owned by Transocean, burst into flames from what is believed to have been a blowout.  Eleven people were never found and many more were injured in the blast.

Offshore rig workers are exposed to hazards on a regular basis.  According to Mr. Beckcom, workers are often scared to report safety violations for fear of being blackballed in the industry.  Since the offshore industry is relatively small, workers are concerned that their careers could be impacted, if they refuse to do work that they feel is a safety risk.  As a result, some offshore rig accidents go unreported

This offshore rig accident is not the first for Transocean.  “I have represented a number of injured workers employed by Transocean, including one who was injured in a similar rig fire and explosion in Galveston several years ago. It seems clear to me that Transocean's safety record needs to be carefully examined by an independent panel of experts. A company-led investigation is probably not enough,” said Mr. Beckcom.

Brian Beckcom has authored a book written specifically for maritime workers.  The book, Insider's Guide to Winning Your Maritime Injury Case, is being offered for free to any victim of the Transocean rig explosion and any family member of a victim.

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