What Our Clients Say

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.
Dear Mr. Beckcom:

I never got a chance to say thank you for the wonderful job you did on my daughter's case. She will be graduating in June from High School with cum laude status. She will be attending college at U.T. Austin and majoring in Communications. Thanks to your efforts her college education has been taken care of. Thank you again from both of us.

J. Perez

Houston, Texas
Mr. Beckcom fought diligently on my behalf against my former employer, without a retainer from me.....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
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.

J. McKeone, Deckhand

Livingston, 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 take care of my financial needs for the rest of my life. If you are 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
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
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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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.

BP Oil Spill Injury Claims

11/17/2008
Brian Beckcom
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Transocean and Art Catering agree to settlement with injured cook

We are pleased to announce another settlement for one of our maritime clients.

Our client, a 55 year old cook, was employed by a company called Art Catering. Art Catering contracts with offshore oil and gas companies, and operators, to provide catering and janitorial services.

Our client was injured when she slipped and fell on grease that had accumulated in the galley (kitchen) of an of fshore jack-up rig owned and operated by Transocean, the largest offshore oil and gas drilling contractor.

Our client injured her head, back, and neck. She needed surgery and was unable to work. Art Catering and Transocean refused to help her. We filed a case on her behalf under the Jones Act.

One month before the case was scheduled to go to Court, the companies offered to pay our client a substantial settlement.

The settlement will allow her to get the surgery she needs, will replace her lost wages, and provides compensation for her pain and suffering and mental anguish.

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Injured Offshore? Helpful resources and articles

Do you have a Jones Act or maritime injury case? The Jones Act and Maritime Attorneys at Vujasinovic & Beckcom, P.L.L.C. have successfully handled all types of maritime injury and Jones Act cases.

Before you talk to the company or any insurance adjusters, before you give a recorded statement, and before you choose the wrong attorney for your case, request a copy of Mr. Beckcom's book and read this list of helpful articles.

Interested in learning more about really happens in a maritime injury case?

Click here to request a copy of the "Insider's Guide to Winning Your Maritime Injury Case"

To learn more about our law firm and what we can do for you, please visit the following websites:

http://www.vbattorneys.com/

www.maritimeaccidentattorney.com

http://www.houstoninjuryaccidentlaw.com/

If you want to know more about offshore injury claims, please take a moment to read the following articles:

1. How to hire the best lawyer for your Jones Act or offshore injury case

2. How much is my Jones Act, maritime injury, or offshore injury case worth?

3. What is the Jones Act?

4. How to wreck your Jones Act case

5. Financial Insecurity and Wrongful Termination - Two Fears After a Maritime Injury

6. What is a Longshoreman and What Are Their Legal Rights When Injured?

7. The difference between the Jones Act and the Longshore & Harbor Worker's Compensation Act

8. The Truth About Offshore Injury Claims.

9. What Should You Do If You Are Injured Offshore

10. What you should know if you were hurt offshore and your employer is giving you a hard time

11. Should I give my employer or the insurance company a "recorded statement?"

12. Do I need to hire a lawyer for my Jones Act or offshore injury claim?

13. What happens when you file a Jones Act lawsuit.

14. 6 Critical Things you must know if you are injured at sea

15. The Secrets Your Employer May Not Want You To Know If You Are Injured Offshore.

16. I was injured on a cruise ship - What are my legal rights?

About our law firm

Brian Beckcom handles Jones Act, maritime injury, and other offshore injury cases. If you want to find out more about our law firm and the types of cases we handle, please visit our Maritime Injury Law practice area page on our main website.

Or, you can send a message to Mr. Beckcom by using the Contact form on this website.