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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
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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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Diver Accidents

Order your copy of Maritime Attorney Brian Beckcom’s book,
Insider's Guide to Winning Your Maritime Injury Case, before you sign anything or agree to give a recorded statement. You need to read this book to learn your rights following an occupational diving accident.

Diving injuries can be life changing; yet many of these accidents can be prevented. When diving companies fail to follow certain procedures, policies and U.S. Coast Guard regulations, the diver is often the one who pays the price.

Some of the common causes of diving accidents include:

Operating outside the dive table limits
Faulty diving equipment
Poorly trained diving crew
Improper compression tables
Differential pressure hazards
Using improper gas mixtures
Not enough manpower

For a diver, a commercial diving accident can lead to decompression sickness, gas embolism, burns, disfigurement and even death.

Legal Rights for Occupational Divers
Most occupational divers are considered Jones Act seamen and therefore protected under this federal law. The Jones Act allows injured seamen to sue their employers and vessel owners directly. In order to recover compensation, the diver must show that there was negligence on the part of the vessel owner, operators, officers or crewmembers. A lawsuit can also be filed if the vessel was “unseaworthy,” meaning there was some type of defect in the boat, its equipment or gear.

The diving accident lawyers at the law offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C. (V & B) help injured divers recover compensation for their injuries. We fight hard to defend the Jones Act and maritime law and work diligently to ensure that our clients receive the compensation they deserve for their diving injuries.

If you have been injured in a dive accident, you may be hesitant to file a claim against your employer for fear of being fired or blackballed from the industry. We understand your fears and will be able to sit down with you to explain your options.

Contact a diving accident attorney today at 713.224.7800 or 877.724.7800.

V & B represents injured divers and other offshore workers in the Gulf of Mexico, the Port of Houston, the Houston Ship Channel, Galveston Bay, the Intracoastal Waterways and around the world.

Blog for Diver Accident Lawyer

Library for Diver Accident Lawyer:

Many Commercial Dive Accidents Can Be Prevented
Description: A commercial dive accident can lead to catastrophic injuries and death. Read this article to learn how you can prevent a serious diving accident and contact a Houston dive accident lawyer if you have been injured. Call the Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom, P.L.L.C. at 713.224.7800 or 877.724.7800 today.
Diving Accidents Can Lead to Permanent Brain Damage
Description: A commercial diving accident can result in permanent brain damage. Read this article to learn more about brain injuries caused by dive accidents and contact an experienced Houston maritime injury lawyer at the Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom, P.L.L.C. at 713.224.7800 or 877.724.7800 for legal advice.
Watch Out For Differential Pressure Hazards
Description: Have you or a loved one been injured in a commercial diving accident? Read this article to learn about differential pressure hazards that can lead to serious diving injuries. 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 regarding your dive accident case
Untrained Crewmembers Can Cause a Diving Accident
Description: Untrained crewmembers can cause a serious diving accident. Read this article to learn more and contact an experienced diving injury lawyer at the Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom, P.L.L.C. at 713.224.7800 or 877.724.7800, if you or a loved one has been injured in a dive accident.
Four Common Causes of Commercial Diving Accidents
Description: A commercial diving accident can lead to life changing injuries and death. Read this article to find out the four common causes of dive accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured in a maritime accident, contact the Houston maritime injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom, P.L.L.C. at 713.224.7800 or 877.724.7800.
Diving & Hypothermia
Description: Commercial divers face many dangers, including hypothermia. This article discusses the symptoms of hypothermia and the legal rights of injured divers. Contact an experienced Houston maritime injury attorney at Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C. at 713.224.7800 for a free legal consultation regarding your diving injuries.
Commercial Diving Injuries due to Equipment Failure
Description: Commercial diving accidents can be caused by poorly maintained or poor quality equipment, or counterfeit equipment not manufactured to the appropriate safety standards. If you are a commercial diver who has been injured in an accident caused by a diving equipment failure or if someone you know was killed by an equipment problem, please contact the attorneys at the Houston law offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C.
Commercial Divers Risk Injury and Death from Underwater Burning
Description: Commercial diving, like any job, has its own risks and rewards. For divers responsible for burning (cutting) underwater, these risks can include electrocution and explosion. There are many ways that divers can be hurt while burning, and employers have a duty to ensure that they are safe while performing this type of task. If you are a commercial diver who has been hurt while burning, please contact the attorneys at the Houston law offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C.
Diving Companies Can Be Responsible for Improper Decompression Tables
Description: Generally, diving companies can be held responsible for injuries resulting from improper decompression tables. This article discusses the liability of diving companies for diver injuries. Contact a diver injury lawyer at Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C. at 713.224.7800 for legal advice.
Who is Responsible for Diver Accident Injuries?
Description: When a diving company’s negligence results in a diver’s injuries, that company can be held liable. Vujasinovic & Beckcom discuss diving companies’ responsibility in diving accidents and laws that protect injured divers. Contact our diving accident lawyers at (877) 724-7800 for advice regarding your diving injury case.