Diving Accident Attorneys in Lafayette, New Iberia, and Opelousas

Serving Commercial Offshore Diving Accident Victims

Every day, professional divers risk their lives for companies by working in extremely volatile underwater environments that require technical precision from equipment and tools. For more on the occupational hazards faced by commercial divers, see this CDC/NIOSH overview of commercial diving safety.

Unfortunately, in a community that has so many jobs invested in the oilfield industry, it’s easy to forget about the very real dangers commercial offshore diving professionals face.

These dangers sometimes lead to scuba diving accidents that leave injured parties in pain, disabled and potentially unable to work. If you’ve been injured while diving, you need legal guidance from a team of Louisiana diving accident attorneys with ample knowledge of maritime law and the experience to fight your case.

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Why Morrow, Morrow, Ryan, Bassett & Haik?

WE KNOW OFFSHORE & MARITIME ENVIRONMENTS

Commercial diving accident law is very complex. Never settle for a legal team without extensive knowledge of Louisiana maritime law. With years of experience in offshore and maritime law, our team of Louisiana diving accident attorneys are uniquely qualified to handle your case.

DEPTH OF EXPERIENCE

Injuries or death as a result of scuba diving accidents — decompression illness, arterial gas embolism, vestibular pulmonary or non-pulmonary barotrauma, for example — require diving accident attorneys who are not only familiar with the laws that rule maritime environment, such as the Jones Act, but also who understand the medical ramifications for those who are killed or are injured severely enough to need lifelong medical assistance.

WE DEMAND DUE DILIGENCE

We understand that in particular, this is an industry that requires the utmost diligence when it comes to operational standards, equipment maintenance and attention to detail. When commercial offshore diving accidents occur they are usually catastrophic and both psychologically and physically damaging. We are here to ensure that you and your family have all the protection and compensation that is proportionate to the dangers you face in the diving environment, and that maximum recovery is pursued on your behalf.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who Is Liable In A Commercial Offshore Diving Accident?

I’ve Been Injured In A Diving Accident – What Do I Do Now?

Assigning liability in an offshore diving injury case is complex. There are many parties involved, including equipment manufacturers, the company who employed the diver, site managers and more. When assigning liability in commercial offshore diving accidents, our diving accident attorneys assess all of the factors that go into a case to paint the full picture as to how an injury occurred.

If you’ve been injured in a commercial offshore diving accident, you deserve a team of personal injury specialists who are well-versed in the complexities of offshore diving law. At Morrow, Morrow, Ryan, Bassett & Haik, our diving accident attorneys have extensive experience in cases related to diving injuries, and we’ll evaluate every legal option for you while remaining sensitive to the emotional and financial impact an injury can have.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who Is Liable In A Commercial Offshore Diving Accident?

I’ve Been Injured In A Diving Accident – What Do I Do Now?

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Work with us, and you’ll have an entire team of experts ready to work and consult on your case. We serve clients across the state and specialize in the following practice areas.

Diving Accident Attorneys in Lafayette, New Iberia, and Opelousas

Serving Commercial Offshore Diving Accident Victims

WE KNOW OFFSHORE & MARITIME ENVIRONMENTS

DEPTH OF EXPERIENCE

WE DEMAND DUE DILIGENCE

FREE CONSULTATION

Results & Accreditations

Additional Resources

3 Key Differences Between Class Action and Mass Tort Claims

The Role of Negligence in Commercial Diving Accidents

5 Most Common Questions That Lawyers Get Asked