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- Deckhand Injury
- Tugboat Injuries
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- Hiring A Lawyer
- Longshoreman Claims
- International Maritime Injury Claims
- BP Oil Spill Injury Claims
- Marine License Revocation
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Offshore Company Lawyer to client of VB Attorneys (Jones Act case) - "Thank you so much for everything."
Roberto G., Injured Deckhand, McAllen, Texas - Robert hired us to help him after he was injured working as a deckhand offshore.
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-Defense lawyer in one of Brian's maritime injury cases - I was injured on a vessel and hired Brian Beckcom. I was totally satisfied with the work they did.
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Houston, Texas Barge Injury - "They really helped me out. I would highly recommend giving Vuk and Beckcom a call." -- Injured Tankerman, Tugboat Accident
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Kevin H., Offshore wireline technician Houston, Texas - I just wanted to thank you again for the wonderful job you did and the great service…you changed my life for the better!
Injured Cruise Ship Employee - I enjoyed working with you. I thought you did a superb job for your client.
Defense Lawyer in Maritime Injury CaseHouston, Texas - When we are injured and vulnerable, we must be careful who we turn to for help. I am thankful in my time of need I had Curtis Bickers and his staff on my side.
Brandon H. - I am very grateful with Mr. Brian and his employees and also happy above all with Cindy who speaks 2 languages and help me a lot when I didn't understand something.
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Injured Offshore Welder
Port Arthur, Texas - I, Rosie, thank you, Mr. Curtis, for doing such a wonderful job for me, because without you, it would have never happen.
-Rosie T. - I want to thank my attorney and his secretary for the kindness I was treated with. I want to express my gratitude because they valued my rights without discriminating my race, color, or religion.
Maria G. - I never got a chance to say thank you for the wonderful job you did on my daughter's case. Thanks to your efforts her college education has been taken care of. Thank you again from both of us.
J. Perez
Houston, Texas - 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 - Brian Beckcom 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.
Steve T.Houston, Texas - 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.
Tim M.
Austin, Texas - 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.
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 would highly recommend Brian and his firm to any injured worker.
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Lufkin, Texas
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Maritime Injury Blog
The Houston law offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom, P.L.L.C. post blogs on maritime accidents and offshore injuries. If a maritime accident has left you injured or unable to work, contact a Jones Act lawyer from our law firm today. We represent people who have been injured at sea or offshore in the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean and throughout the Gulf Coast, Port of Houston and Galveston Bay.Marine License Revocation
Oil record violations impact Alabama ship engineers
In recent years the Coast Guard has been much more vigilant in enforcing vessel pollution compliance by fining companies and imprisoning crewmembers.Maritime Back and Neck Injuries
A seaman’s neck injury treatment options
Some neck injuries may be painful but heal quickly on their own while others need immediate medical attention.Labels:
Learn About The Jones Act
Pascagoula seamen benefit from doctrine of comparative negligence
A jury can award damages to a Pascagoula mariner even if the person’s own actions contributed to the accident.Maritime Injuries Resources
45% of Harrison County Miss seafarers doze off on watch, study says
Up to 45% of the participants were subject to at least one period of “microsleep,” which describes falling asleep for up to 30 seconds.
Birmingham Maritime Lawyer: Is Costa Concordia Captain a Scape Goat?
Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster leaves some wondering who is really to blame for the tragedy. View this page for a Birmingham maritime lawyer’s overview.Maritime Back and Neck Injuries
What Ocean Springs Ms. seamen should know about neck injuries
Their severity can range from nagging irritation, numbness of legs and arms, shoulder pain and debilitating pain that can prevent you from pursuing your career.BP Oil Spill Injury Claims
BP cleanup vessel cited as unseaworthy in injury lawsuit
This lawsuit is a reminder of the problems that plagued the BP “Vessels of Opportunity” program in the months after the Gulf oil spill when scores became ill.Hiring A Lawyer
Oceaneering International named as a defendant twice in 8 days
For the seventh time in a year, Houston-based Oceaneering International has been named as a defendant in a lawsuit suit.Diver Accident Lawyer
Oceaneering International hit with shoulder injury lawsuit
The company is accused of negligence for furnishing an unsafe workplace, unsafe equipment and an improperly manned vessel during commercial diving operations.Labels:
Offshore Oil Rig Accident
Hercules Offshore uses near human tragedy for business PR
For many of these workers who may suffer from the effects of PTSD for years to come, the nightmare only began when they fled the burning ship.Hercules Offshore named as defendant 59 times last four years
Over half of those cases were filed under “Marine Personal Injury,” “Jones Act,” and “Diversity.” Many cases were filed in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi.Ensco named in 50 court cases since 2006
The number of times they have been involved in litigation has increased in each of the last three years.Diver Accident Lawyer
One of the biggest risks of commercial diving
If you or a family member has been hurt on a commercial dive, decompression sickness is something you need to be aware of.Company Tricks Exposed
Montgomery Ala seamen: loose lips can sink your injury case
Any well intended words can and will be used against you by the company’s lawyers. They may have grave consequences for any future legal action you may take.Labels:
Hiring A Lawyer
Attention Birmingham AL seamen: we can help you get compensation for your injuries
We will make sure your case is filed in the proper venue, is well within the statute of limitations, and we will go after the right cause of action.Labels:
Maritime Injuries Resources
Aries Marine named as a defendant a dozen times since 2004
If you’ve been injured or wrongfully terminated by Aries Marine, we can help you receive the Jones Act justice you deserve.Labels:
Hiring A Lawyer
Louisiana deckhands: what the Italian cruise ship lawsuits teach you about selecting the right Jones Act lawyer
It is very important to find an attorney who will file the in the proper venue and under the proper maritime division.Maritime Back and Neck Injuries
Gulf Coast seaman files neck injury lawsuit
While manually moving a gangway to connect the vessel to the shore, the worker suffered disabling and serious injuries to his neck.Maritime Injuries Resources
Lake Charles offshore workers may be compensated even if at fault
A Lake Charles seaman can receive a jury award even if their own actions were a factor in causing the injury, under the doctrine of comparative negligence.Learn About The Jones Act
Best Jones Act Attorney for You Can Determine Your Rights for Damages
Injured in a maritime accident? View this page to learn how the best Jones Act attorney can evaluate your eligibility for damages. When Does a Crew Member Need a Maritime Lawyer?
A Jones Act attorney can help you when you are injured working as a maritime crew member. Find out when to hire a maritime lawyer to represent your injury case.BP Oil Spill Injury Claims
Former BP worker sues for wrongful termination over Mississippi shore cleanup
He alleges the company fired him for voicing concerns that it was not following environmental regulations and was “picking and choosing what oil to pick up."Offshore Oil Rig Accident
Ensco hit with Jones Act unseaworthiness lawsuit
A seaman who suffered a pulmonary embolism in a vessel crane accident has filed a negligence lawsuit against employer Ensco Offshore Co.Hiring A Lawyer
Injured working on a Diamond Offshore platform? We can help.
You see, the company is based in Houston. So are we. Diamond has been a defendant in Houston courtrooms before.Company Tricks Exposed
What injured Vicksburg tug workers should know before talking to their employer’s insurance adjuster
Even if the interviewer seems nice, consider the session to be an interrogation designed to get you to say something you will later regret.Private Consultation
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Learn About The Jones Act
- Pascagoula seamen benefit from doctrine of comparative negligence
- Best Jones Act Attorney for You Can Determine Your Rights for Damages
- When Does a Crew Member Need a Maritime Lawyer?
Maritime Injuries Resources
- Birmingham Maritime Lawyer: Is Costa Concordia Captain a Scape Goat?
- 45% of Harrison County Miss seafarers doze off on watch, study says
- Lake Charles offshore workers may be compensated even if at fault
Company Tricks Exposed
- Montgomery Ala seamen: loose lips can sink your injury case
- What injured Vicksburg tug workers should know before talking to their employer’s insurance adjuster
- We advise mariners to save their accident and medical records
Medical Treatment Problems
- We urge Biloxi seamen to give full medical disclosure
- Injured Gulfport, MS mariners: strategize before seeing the doctor
- Injured Mobile offshore workers: demand to see your own doctor
Blackball Concerns?
- Offshore oil worker alleges he was fired for being a whistleblower
- Female cook claims retaliatory discharge in case against offshore employer
- Seaman claims he suffered racially motivated horrors in lawsuit
Maritime Back and Neck Injuries
- A seaman’s neck injury treatment options
- What Ocean Springs Ms. seamen should know about neck injuries
- Gulf Coast seaman files neck injury lawsuit
Offshore Oil Rig Accident
- Hercules Offshore uses near human tragedy for business PR
- Ensco named in 50 court cases since 2006
- Hercules Offshore named as defendant 59 times last four years
Deckhand Injury
- Chet Morrison hit with $2 million seaman injury lawsuit
- Deckhand Killed Aboard New Jersey Fishing Boat
- Company contests venue for seaman’s benzene lawsuit
Tugboat Injuries
- Tennessee tug captain files personal injury lawsuit against employer
- Alabama tug company loses appeal in death of young Navy seaman
- Tugboat Accident Results in Lawsuit Against D & S Marine Service
Diver Accident Lawyer
- Oceaneering International hit with shoulder injury lawsuit
- One of the biggest risks of commercial diving
- Cal Dive International named in decompression illness lawsuit
Cruise Ship Injuries
- Royal Carribean Fails Health Inspection
- Recommendations made after chief engineer crushed to death
- Cruise Ship Hits U.S. Coast Guard With Lawsuit For Negligence
Hiring A Lawyer
- Oceaneering International named as a defendant twice in 8 days
- Louisiana deckhands: what the Italian cruise ship lawsuits teach you about selecting the right Jones Act lawyer
- Attention Birmingham AL seamen: we can help you get compensation for your injuries
Longshoreman Claims
- Texas stevedore files LHWCA suit after ladder slip
- Federal appeals court rules on LHWCA borrowed employee rule
- Longshoreman loses both legs in dock accident
International Maritime Injury Claims
- Two Cargo Ships Sank In Philippines' Most Dangerous Waters
- American Maritime Officers Union official says American captains would not have fled the ship like Italian master
- How the Italian Costa Concordia disaster affects all vessel masters
BP Oil Spill Injury Claims
- BP cleanup vessel cited as unseaworthy in injury lawsuit
- Former BP worker sues for wrongful termination over Mississippi shore cleanup
- BP settles with Cameron over Deepwater Horizon
Marine License Revocation
- Oil record violations impact Alabama ship engineers
- Coast Guard eases TWIC requirements
- Can a TWIC be issued with a criminal record?
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- 2/4/2012Costa Cruises Owner Grilled by Senate Committee about Tragic Wreck...
- 2/2/2012Propane tank explosion destroys boat and sends owner to hospital in Puget Sound...
- 2/1/2012Neighbor of east Texas plant concerned after explosion...
- 1/31/20122 critically injured in Nacogdoches County power plant explosion...
- 1/31/2012Commercial Vessel May Have Contributed to Fatal Texas Boat Accident...
Learn About The Jones Act
- Where can I find the best Jones Act attorney to represent me following a maritime injury?
- Can an injured platform worker file a Jones Act lawsuit?
Maritime Injuries Resources
- Can a Birmingham maritime lawyer help me receive compensation for my medical expenses following a burn injury?
- Why do the Alabama maritime attorneys offer free resources to potential clients?
Company Tricks Exposed
- I was recently injured in my maritime Gulf Coast job. I heard that my offshore company might secretly videotape me. Is this true? How can I know if it is happening to me?
- How do I know if my company is planning to discredit me?
Medical Treatment Problems
- Who pays for my medical bills if I’m hurt in a maritime accident?
- I was hurt offshore and need surgery. How do I get the company to pay for my surgery?
Blackball Concerns?
- Am I at risk of being fired if I file a maritime injury claim?
- Can my employer block my unemployment benefits?
Maritime Back and Neck Injuries
- Why is the “maintenance” for my back injury ridiculously low?
- I hurt my back after slipping on the deck. The doctor said that I have a herniated disc. Should I file a maritime injury claim? What are my rights?
Offshore Oil Rig Accident
- I was injured on an oil platform in the Gulf. Do I need to hire a Mississippi maritime lawyer?
- What are the common causes of oil rig accidents?
Deckhand Injury
- What should I do if my family member was injured in a barge fire?
- Are barge workers protected under the Jones Act?
Tugboat Injuries
Diver Accident Lawyer
- Is there a difference between decompression sickness and caisson disease?
- Are diving accidents covered under the Jones Act?
Cruise Ship Injuries
- Why Else Should You Loathe Cruises (Other Than Your Recent Cruise Ship Accident)?
- When are cruise ship accidents and injuries covered under U.S. maritime law?
Hiring A Lawyer
- I have just finished training for my Gulf Coast maritime job and am going to apply for a TWIC card. What could disqualify me from getting one?
- Why Should I Consult a Maritime Accident Lawyer about my Injury?
Longshoreman Claims
- What is the difference between the Jones Act and LHWCA?
- Who pays for an injured longshoreman’s medical bills?
International Maritime Injury Claims
- What is COGSA?
- I am not a U.S. citizen but was injured while working for a U.S. company. What are my legal rights?
BP Oil Spill Injury Claims
- Are the workers who were on the Deepwater Horizon rig the only ones who have legal rights?
- What are the symptoms of “oil spill syndrome?”
Marine License Revocation
Questions for Maritime Accident Lawyers
- I am a licensed deck officer on a coastwise tanker. All the mates on board are told we must perform routine maintenance on cargo tank valves. This is a duty that is supposed to be done by the pumpman, who belongs to the engine department. However, on this ship, the chief engineer (who seems to have more authority than the captain) does not let the pumpman work on these valves, so the mates are forced to do it.
I do not have any training in working on valves nor do I feel comfortable doing so. Three weeks ago, I severely fractured my right wrist while overhauling a stuck valve on the Number 3 port side tank.
Do I have a cause of action against the company? - My son and I were out fishing recently in the Ohio River. Our boat was well lit. It was early evening and with light drizzle the visibility was less than a mile. We were crossing from one side to the other when suddenly this tug and tow flotilla popped around a bend, bearing down upon us. I hit full throttle and we just missed being run over, clearing in front by less than 20 feet. We did not see any sign of a lookout present.
Is a barge required to carry a lookout?
