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New Mexico - I hired Brian Beckcom in 2009 for the injury case I had after I was hurt as a deckhand and within 11 months Brian had settled my case. He did such a fabulous job and I recommend using his firm for your maritime injury case.
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Austin, Texas - 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. . ..
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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.
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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.Jones Act
Injured AB Seaman hires VB lawyer for tugboat injury claim against G&H Towing
Able bodied seaman aboard tugboat "Jupiter" injures groin and low back while handling tangled headlines on the job with G&H Towing Company.Back and neck injuries are wild cards in the OSG Salary Continuation Plan
Back and neck injuries can often begin as dormant volcanoes without producing debilitating pain until months later. If OSG and other companies have their way, you will be SOL—shot out of luck—without recourse to receive adequate medical treatment after they convinced you to take a temporary raise instead.Shipping companies trying to buyout seamen’s Jones Act rights
Seaman need to beware of industry efforts to get them to sign away their Jones Act protection in exchange for a temporary raise.
OSG Attempts to get Seaman to Release “Jones Act” Rights
OSG, a tanker company makes an attempt to get a seaman to sign an arbitration agreement that would release his rights to files a Jones Act or unseaworthiness suit. Lawsuit Against Wood Group & Chevron
Maritime lawyer Brian Beckcom hired by employee for claims against Wood Group and Chevron following on-the-job injury.Federal court stops company’s Jones Act assault
The U.S. District Court of Southern Illinois has ruled against a shipping company’s attempt to limit its liability in a vessel sinking.Even at fault mariners can be compensated
Under the doctrine of comparative negligence, a seafarer can receive a jury award even if his or her own actions contributed to an injury.When Jones Act justice turns to greed
The Jones Act is designed to grant fair compensation to mariners injured in the workplace. It is not intended to manipulate the system, ala “ambulance chasing on the water."Deckhand slips on wet glove, blames captain in Jones Act claim
A deckhand lost his slip and fall appeal after it was discovered he never disclosed a significant injury history.Tug worker files Jones Act claim for on the job injuries
Joseph R. Dean filed the case in Jefferson County, Texas February 19 against Coral Marine Services. He claims to have suffered permanent physical impairment, pain and suffering and loss of wages because of undisclosed injuries aboard the Bailey Ann.Far East seaman loses leg then loses Jones Act claim
While casting off tug lines from the stern of the Singapore flagged M/V Ikan Sepat, a messenger line caught hold of a leg of Pan Quan Ru, resulting in its amputation.Improper venue, expired statute of limitations sink winch injury Jones claim
While working aboard a towing vessel in the Ohio River, Reichart suffered undisclosed injuries from a faulty locking mechanism on a winch.Port worker files claim after wet paint slip and fall
A federal court recently made a ruling on a suit filed by a shipyard employee who was injured on a vessel after slipping on wet paint.Washington State Ferries not liable for selling a violent drunk a ticket
A Washington appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit from a man injured by an obnoxious drunk passenger aboard a Washington State Ferry (WSF) vessel.Louisiana man files Jones Act claim for unseaworthiness
Timothy J. Rogers alleges unseaworthiness and negligence in connection with serious injuries to his body and back while working aboard the vessel Mary Kay.LNG Mariners need to be aware of terrorism risk
With LNG tankers now arriving in Boston regularly from the Middle East, sailors could be in the bulls-eye of potential floating time bombs if one of those behemoth ships is targeted by terrorists.Art Catering Settles Injury Case Brought By Injured Employee
We are pleased to announce a settlement against Art Catering on behalf of one of our clients, a former employee of Art Catering who was injured on the job.Jones Act Lawsuit Filed Against Diamond Offshore
Board Certified maritime injury and Jones Act lawyer Brian Beckcom's firm has filed a lawsuit against Diamond Offshore for injuries to one of Diamond Offshore's employees. Seaman Sues Towing Companies Over Unseaworthy Vessel
Read this blog to learn of a recent case involving a seaman who was allegedly injured on an unseaworthy vessel. Contact a maritime attorney at our office if you have been hurt in an offshore accident. Your Rights When Your Employer Won't Pay Maintenance & Cure
Seamen can become injured at anytime while on-the-job. Employers are requited to pay maintenance and cure. If your employer fails to do so you might be able to seek punitive damages. If you have been injured offshore, you should contact an experienced maritime attorney at the Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C. at (713) 224-7800 or (877) 724-7800.Jones Act lawsuits filed in mystery Gulf sinking
That the vessel Silver Wings sank in the Gulf of Mexico 100 miles off of Grand Isle, Louisiana, is a fact. What’s not known, or at least is not being reported, is the reason why it went down.Maersk Alabama crew members file lawsuit
Maritime accident attorney Brian Beckcom is representing six crew members of the Maersk Alabama, the U.S. flagged ship hijacked by Somali pirates in April. Offshore Oil Rig Workers Protected by the Jones Act
Offshore oil rig workers are protected under a federal law, known as the Jones Act. Read this blog to learn more about injured oil rig workers' rights. The Insurance Company May Try to Lower the Value of Your Maritime Injury Claim
The insurance company will look for ways to minimize your maritime injury claim. Read this blog to learn more about insurance company tactics. Have You Been Injured in a Tanker Accident?
If you have been injured on a tanker, you need to understand your legal rights. Read this blog to find out your protection under a federal law known as the Jones Act.
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Jones Act
- Injured AB Seaman hires VB lawyer for tugboat injury claim against G&H Towing
- Back and neck injuries are wild cards in the OSG Salary Continuation Plan
- OSG Attempts to get Seaman to Release “Jones Act” Rights
Maritime Injuries
- This Texas Law Could Alleviate the Fear of Being Fired for Filing a Maritime Claim
- Beware the sea lawyer
- Offshore workers need to be amateur investigators on the job
Blackballed In Maritime Industry?
- The True Definition of Blacklisting
- Comp claims and absence control policy
- The legal determination of retaliatory discharge from worker’s comp claims
BP Oil Spill Injury Claims
- What exactly is a negative pressure test?
- BP internal probe on Deepwater Horizon explosion raises more questions
- BP supervisor's defense: I didn’t see Halliburton’s warning
Longshoreman Claims
- Find Out What is Considered a “Navigable Waterway” Under the LHWCA
- What Changed in the Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act
Deckhand Injury
Offshore Oil Rig Accident
- Mariner Energy is No Stranger to Oil Rig Accidents
- Mariner Energy Oil Rig Explosion Creates a Tidal Wave of Concern
- Offshore workers: make sure your injury is properly reported
Cruise Ship Injuries
- Hundreds Claim Illness After Mediterranean Cruise
- Carnival Cruise Ship Makes Sudden Maneuver and Injures 60 Passengers
- How Safe Are You on a Cruise Ship?
Diver Accident Lawyer
- Differential Pressure Hazards Can Be Deadly for an Occupational Diver
- A Diving Accident Can Change Your Life
- Do You Really Know Your Diving Crew?
International Maritime Injury Claims
- How might S. 3600 affect piracy cases?
- British court makes landmark ruling on whether piracy is “on hire"
- Pirate suspects coming to the U.S. for trial
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Jones Act
- What are some examples of an unseaworthy vessel?
- Can I recover compensation for money I would have made in the future, if I hadn’t been permanently injured in an offshore accident?
Maritime Injuries
- Do I have to tell the company everything about my medical history? It seems unnecessary to me.
- How will I pay my bills while I am unable to work following a maritime injury?
Blackballed In Maritime Industry?
- Can my employer block my unemployment benefits?
- Will I be "black balled" if I file a claim for the Transocean rig explosion?
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?”
Longshoreman Claims
- I’m a longshoreman and I was injured on the job. What should I do?
- Can I file a third party claim against someone other than my employer under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act?
Deckhand Injury
- Do I need to report an injury that occurred on a barge? I was working as a deckhand at the time of the accident.
- What is the quickest way to obtain compensation for injuries I sustained as a deckhand?
Offshore Oil Rig Accident
Cruise Ship Injuries
- My husband was injured on a cruise ship and we believe the cruise line was negligent. Are there laws that protect passengers?
- What law applies to my cruise ship injury claim if I was an employee of the cruise ship?
Diver Accident Lawyer
- Can the diving company be held liable for my commercial diving injuries?
- How long does it take for symptoms of the bends to surface?
International Maritime Injury Claims
Questions for Maritime Accident Lawyers
- Is my employer required to provide and pay for personal protective equipment?
- There are reports that some of the Deepwater Horizon plaintiffs have discovered “hidden” fees being charged by some aggressive lawyers. How do I avoid this happening to me?
