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- 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.Jones Act
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.Read the latest article by Mr. Beckcom on whether to give a recorded statement after an offshore injury
Mr. Beckcom has published a short article on whether to give a recorded statement after you suffer an offshore on-the-job injury.Click on this link to read Mr. Beckcom's latest article.
The Jones Act and Maritime Injuries explained
A common scenario in my office is for a client to walk to our first meeting, having been injured in some sort of offshore accident, and ask me to explain the "Jones Act". Or they ask me whether they have a "Jones Act" case.Or the client asks me about the Longshore & Harbor Worker's Compensation Act.
All of these questions are answered in my book, Insider's Guide to Winning Your Maritime Injury Case." The book sells for $29.99 but I give it free to my firm's clients and prospective clients because I want them to have the information the book contains.
Here's a very brief discussion about the Jones Act and the Longshore Act:
The Jones Act
The Jones Act applies only to "seaman." To qualify as a "seaman," you must contribute the function of the vessel and be a member of her crew. You can read a short article about seaman status by clicking here.
The definition of "seaman" and "vessel" is a lot broader than most people probably realize. I've represented welders on jack-up drilling rigs, cooks on offshore platforms, roughnecks and roustabouts on semi-submersibles, drillers on oil rigs in the North Sea, boat captains, deckhands, and countless other workers.
In order to determine (in most cases) if you are a Jones Act seaman, you need an attorney with a lot of experience in Jones Act cases. Most lawyers will never handle a Jones Act case during their entire career.
The Longshore & Harbor Worker's Compensation Act
The Longshore Act covers "Longshoreman" and "Harbor Workers." In other words, workers who aren't seaman but may be worker near the water.
The classic example of the Longshoreman is a dockworker who loads and unloads ships. While they may work on the ship at times, and over the water, dockworkers aren't Jones Act seaman and can't bring Jones Act cases.
Conclusion
In most situations, you are better off from a purely legal standpoint if you can qualify as a Jones Act seaman. However, most attorneys know absolutely nothing about how to ensure that you qualify as such, so make sure you find an attorney who knows how to handle these cases or you may literally be giving up a claim worth tens, hundreds, or even millions of dollars,
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.
Offshore injury case against Nabors Offshore and Aramark leads to substantial settlement
Press Release - For immediate releaseHouston, Texas - December 2008
We are pleased to announce yet another settlement for one of our offshore clients.
Our client worked as a cook on a Nabors Offshore rig. He was employed by Aramark in their offshore division. Nabors had set up a temporary galley on the rig. The air conditioning units were broken. The galley got so hot that our client literally passed out, fell to the ground, and seriously injured his head, neck, back, and shoulder.
Our client hired us to prove his negligence case against Nabors Offshore and Aramark Offshore. We learned during our investigation that both companies knew well before that the galley was dangerously hot and workers should not have been forced to work in the defective galley, but were forced to do so anyway.
We filed his case under the Jones Act and general maritime law. Nabors Offshore and Aramark Offshore fought us for over a year. But shortly before we were scheduled to go to trial, Nabors and Aramark agreed to pay our client a substantial settlement.
We hope that the settlement will take care of our client's and his families' financial needs for a long time to come.
Congratulations to another client of ours for obtaining a great settlement in his case!
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.
We are pleased to announce the coming publication of The Complete Guide to Jones Act & Maritime Injury Claims
We are pleased to announce the coming publication of a new book written exclusively for people injured offshore.The working title of the book is "The Complete Guide to Jones Act and Maritime Injury Claims."
We anticipate the book will be published and ready for shipment in late June or early July 2008.
This is a book that the offshore employers, cruise ship companies, and the insurance companies DO NOT want you to read.
Why?
Because we expose their tricks and secrets and defenses and provide real, practical advice for winning your injury case.
Stand-by for more details.
Want to know more about offshore injury claims?
Below are some links to some suggested articles offering helpful tips and advice regarding offshore injury claims.
Click here to read an article with helpful suggestions and tips on how to hire the best lawyer for your offshore injury case.
Curious about the Jones Act? Click here for a general overview of the Jones Act.
Want to know more about the Longshore and Harbor Worker's Compensation Act? Click here to read the article "What is a Longshoreman and What Are Their Legal Rights When Injured?
Want to know the difference between the Jones Act and the Longshore and Harbor Worker's Compensation Act? Click here to read about the difference between the two.
What to know the truth about offshore injury cases? Click here to read The Truth About Offshore Injury Claims.
Want to know what you should do after an offshore injury to preserve your legal rights? Click here to read What Should You Do If You Are Injured Offshore
If you are hurt and your employer is giving you a hard time, click here to read "I was injured on the job and my employer is giving me a hard time - What should I do"
Employer trying to get you to give a recorded statement? Click here to learn the truth about recorded statements and the best way to handle this request.
Thinking about trying to settle your offshore injury case without talking to a lawyer first? Click here to learn why you can settle some cases yourself but in other cases not having a lawyer may be a TERRIBLE MISTAKE.
Want to know what happens when you file an offshore injury or Jones Act case? Click here to learn about Filing a Jones Act lawsuit.
Click here to learn about 6 Critical Things you must know if you are Injured At Sea
Your employer may be keeping secrets from you if you are hurt offshore. Click here to read about The Secrets Your Employer May Not Want You To Know If You Are Injured Offshore.
Deckhand who suffered back injury settles case against tug boat company
We are pleased to announce another substantial settlement for one of our firm's maritime clients. Our client was an injured deckhand who hurt his back. We got him a substantial confidential settlement in less than one year.Click the link above to read more.
Blake Offshore pays substantial settlement to injured offshore worker weeks before trial
We are pleased to announce yet another terrific settlement for one of our Jones Act clients.
Our client was a long-time employee of Blake Offshore. He was hurt when he fell in an open hole that was not properly marked off wit
h caution tape (or any other kind of warning device). He was severely injured.
In fact, our client was knocked unconscious for almost 5 minutes. He ended up having the following injuries:
1. Injuries to his head;
2. Ringing in his ears, memory loss, blackouts;
3. A neck injury;
4. Herniated discs in his cervical spine;
5. A shoulder injury (he tore his rotator cuff);
The company fired our client when the company doctor (who was completely and totally in the tank for Blake Offshore) literally said our client could return to work the same day he was injured!
Our client tried to do light duty work for Blake Offshore but Blake Offshore cancelled the light duty program after our client asked if he could try light duty!
We filed a lawsuit under the Jones Act and maritime law. Blake denied liability (they denied they were at fault). They also denied our client was injured in the accident.
And they hired spies (private investigators) to spy on our client, his wife, his 2 year old boy, and his mother!
A few weeks before trial, after we spent many thousands of dollars on the case, Blake Offshore agreed to pay our client a substantial settlement that will provide for him and his family for a long time to come.
Congratulations to our client and his family for his great settlement and for hanging in there during the case despite Blake Offshore's attempts to intimidate and scare him.
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.
Jones Act Lawsuit Against Kirby Inland Marine and Capital Inland Marine
Our firm is currently prosecuting a Jones Act case against Capital Inland Marine and Kirby Inland Marine, two Texas-based towing and barge companies.You can find website links for Kirby by clicking on http://www.kirbycorp.com/sitemap.cfm. Capital Inland Marine does not appear to have a website.
The injured party was working as a tankerman / deckhand for Capital Inland Marine. The lawsuit alleges that he was severely injured when he fell in a dangerous area of the vessel he was working on.
We are looking for any information, documents, etc. regarding either Kirby Inland Marine or Capital Inland Marine relating to any dangerous conditions or injury-causing events on their vessels.
If you have such information and would like to share it, please contact Cathy at 713.224.7800.
Offshore back and neck injuries at sea, on vessels, or on offshore oil rigs
We handle a lot of offshore injury cases. The workers who work on vessels, be they barges, dredges, boats, cruise ships, oil rigs, crane barges, or any other type of offshore vessel typically are asked to do hard, heavy manual work.All too often, in our experience, those workers suffer back, neck, shoulder, knee, or other serious orthopedic injuries as a result of inadequate equipment, staffing, training, safety precautions, or by being pushed to do their work too quickly or in unsafe conditions.
These types of injuries can be career-threatening or even, in some cases, career-ending. Workers who must have strong backs, legs, and arms often find themselves unable to do the work when they suffer one of these types of injuries.
Often, what will happen after an injury is the company will send the worker to company-sponsored or company-affiliated doctors. After a cursory or quick medical examination, the doctor will simply send the worker back to work on "light duty" or will even give a full release, without doing a complete or thorough medical examination and before the worker is ready to return to work.
When the worker tells the company that he is not ready to return, the company will give two stark choices--return to work or lose your job.
Not much of a choice.
Fortunately, the Jones Act and maritime law provides some legal protection to workers in this situation. For example, under the Jones Act and maritime law, you are allowed to go to a doctor of your own choosing. If you are not physically ready to go back to worker, the companies should be paying part of your salary in the form of maintenance payments and should be facilitating your medical treatment and paying the doctors promptly.
If the company (or its insurance companies) don't cooperate and do everything reasonably in their power to assist you during your recovery, they may very well be running afoul of the law.
You can make a legal claim if the companies and their insurance company do not help facilitate your medical care and act reasonably when you are injured. In these situations, it is important that you talk with an experienced Jones Act or maritime injury lawyer, a lawyer you are comfortable with who has the experience and resources to help you get a full and fair recovery.
This is particularly important when your injury is career-threatening or possibly career-ending.
Don't fall into the "trap" that you must listen only to the company-referred doctor.
Injured worker sues D&S Marine Services under the Jones Act
We get called by injured offshore workers all the time. Some of them have good cases, some of them don't.We were recently retained by a young man working on the DANIEL C, a boat owned and operated by D&S Marine Services out of Louisiana. Our client was badly injured while working for D&S.
Our investigation reveals that our client was hurt because of the negligence of D&S Marine Services as well as the unseaworthiness of the DANIEL C.
If you have any information about D&S Marine Services, the DANIEL C, or any of the other vessels in the fleet, or acts of negligence by the company, please call us toll free at 877.724.7800.
Or you can contact us by submitting contact information onto this website.
To learn more about maritime cases or the Jones Act, please visit our other websites, www.themaritimelawyer.com or www.vbattorneys.com.
Jones Act injury case against Waterman Steamship
Our law firm has been hired by an injured deckhand to prosecute his Jones Act claims against Waterman Steamship.According to its website, Waterman is a "deep sea ocean carrier" operating U.S. flag vessels in liner service and time charter between the USA and Middle East ports.
Our client was injured severely while working for the company. In his lawsuit, he seeks damages for medical bills, lost past and future wages, pain and suffering disfigurement, and mental anguish.
The case is pending in Madisonville, Texas, where our client lived when he was hurt. He was hurt on the Stephen Pless, a vessel docked in Saipan.
Want to know more about maritime injury cases?
We strive to provide the best, most professional, and most effective representation to workers in the offshore industry. We are based in Houston, Texas. We represent offshore workers all over the world.
To learn more about our law firm and what we can do for you, please visit the following websites:
www.vbattorneys.com
www.maritimeaccidentattorney.com
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. What is the Jones Act?
3. What is a Longshoreman and What Are Their Legal Rights When Injured?
4. The difference between the Jones Act and the Longshore & Harbor Worker's Compensation Act
5. The Truth About Offshore Injury Claims.
6. What Should You Do If You Are Injured Offshore
7. What you should know if you were hurt offshore and your employer is giving you a hard time
8. Should I give my employer or the insurance company a "recorded statement?"
9. Do I need to hire a lawyer for my Jones Act or offshore injury claim?
10. What happens when you file a Jones Act lawsuit.
11. 6 Critical Things you must know if you are injured at sea
12. The Secrets Your Employer May Not Want You To Know If You Are Injured Offshore.
Injured offshore? Read the latest article by the attorney who "wrote the book" on Jones Act and maritime injury cases
Want to find the best attorney for your maritime injury or wrongful death case?Click here to read the latest article from Board Certified Injury Attorney Brian Beckcom.
Maritime Injuries
Injury At Sea And How To Protect Yourself
Simple steps to protect your legal rights after an injury at sea.Injured offshore? Insurance companies will try to cheat you out of a fair settlement
Companies try to settle cheap before you get your own legal advice
Injured offshore worker obtains settlement for back injury case
One of our firm's client recently obtained a confidential settlement in his Jones Act case after he was hurt offshore.Click here to read the press release on this case.
Who Is Responsible For Fatal Boating Accident?
A day out on the lake in a boat is suppose to be an enjoyable and relaxing experience. I enjoy getting out on the water and try to as much as possible. However, most people aren't aware of the potential for disaster.Back in April of 2007, four men headed out on Smith Mountain Lake aboard a 33-foot Hacker Craft boat . The boat's owner, Walter Curt, was captaining the vessel. During their voyage, the Hacker Craft boat flipped over killing two of the men aboard the boat.
The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries conducted an investigation into the accident and found that a combination of high winds and a malfunctioning cooling system caused the boat to fill with water and eventually causing the boat to capsize and sink. Two men, Richard Smith and David Reynolds, drowned in the cold waters while Mr. Curt and Dennis Zimmerman were rescued by a passing boat.
Lawsuits have been filed by the estates of the two deceased men. They both have sued the owner of the boat and allege that Mr. Curt steered the boat in an unsafe manner and captained the boat in unsafe conditions. The boat manufacturer, Hacker Craft , has been sued as well, presumably for a product defect claim. Buck Algonquin Co. Inc. , the manufacturer of the cooling system part that allegedly malfunctioned on the Hacker Craft boat , has also been sued. Finally, both estates have sued Shoreline Marina in Bedford County. Shoreline Marina allegedly "winterized" the boat, which involves putting antifreeze in a boat's cooling system. Further, Shoreline Marina "de-winterized" the boat approximately one month before this accident happened.
Most people don't think that this type of boating accident could happen to them, but unfortunately, bad things sometimes happen to good people. And when a company hasn't done what they were suppose to do properly, and it causes someone to get hurt or die, they should be held responsible for their actions.
These type of boating accidents are preventable and should not happen. But if you or someone you know has been involved in a similar accident, the attorneys at Vujasinovic & Beckcom can help make things right.
To learn more about the firm , or to request an appointment with one of the firm's attorneys , please visit our main website at www.vbattorneys.com or call us toll free at 877.724.7800.
Read Mr. Beckcom's latest article on giving recorded statements after an on-the-job accident
Mr. Beckcom has published a new article discussing whether you should give a recorded statement after suffering an offshore injury.Click here to read Mr. Beckcom's article.
Mr. Beckcom publishes new article on hiring a lawyer for your maritime injury or Jones Act case
Mr. Beckcom has published a new article on the "truth" about lawyers and whether they are capable of handling a Jones Act or maritime injury case.Read Mr. Beckcom's article by clicking here.
Mr. Beckcom publishes new article on hiring an attorney for your Jones Act or maritime injury case
Read Mr. Beckcom's latest article which reveals the "truth" about most lawyers and whether they should accept or handle your Jones Act or maritime injury case.Helicopter crashes in Gulf of Mexico result in new rules from the FAA and NTSB
On September 6, 2005, a Sikorsky-S76 helicopter with 8 Rowan Company oil rig workers crashed into the Gulf of Mexico 24 miles of Sabine Pass, Texas. Fortunately, no one died. But the pilot and 3 other passengers were seriously injured.
In January 2009, 8 oil rig workers were killed when a Sikorsky S-76C helicopter crashed 7 minutes after takeoff. The helicopter was operated by PHI, Inc., which was operating a helicopter that killed four people last year.
The National Transportation Safety Board recently issued recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administration requiring offshore helicopters in the Gulf of Mexico to reexamine their communication policies and procedures to avoid accidents during high traffic periods in the Gulf.
We hope that the NTSB and FAA continue to closely monitor the safety and quality of offshore helicopter operators so tragic accidents like those that have occurred in the past few years will be prevented.
Maritime Accident Claim?
The maritime accident and injury lawyers at our law firm are dedicated to providing seaman worldwide with the best possible representation. Our goal is go obtain the best possible settlement in the shortest amount of time.
If you have a maritime accident or injury case, 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 the list of articles below.
If you are really and truly interested in learning about what goes on "behind the scenes" in a Jones Act or maritime injury case, read Mr. Beckcom's book "Insider's Guide to Winning your Maritime Injury Case"
List of helpful articles
Do you want to get helpful information that is written for injured workers and their families, and not the company or insurance carrier? In addition to our websites, 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?
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/
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.
Mr. Beckcom hired by another Norwegian Cruise Ship employee to file cruise ship injury case against NCL
Our firm has been hired by another Norwegian Cruise Line (also known as "NCL") worker who injured her back and neck while working for the company on the Pride of America cruise ship.
We have represented a number of employees or former employees of NCL in their cruise ship accident claims. These claims are 
all brought under the Jones Act and General Maritime Law .
In fact, I recently travelled to Honolulu, Hawaii to take the deposition of the ship's doctor for the Pride of America cruise ship. The ship's doctor had given our client very cursory medical treatment and then sent her home.
We also represent cruise ship workers who have been injured while working for cruise ship operators other than NCL like Princess Cruise Lines , Holland America , Carnival Cruise Lines , and any other company that operates cruise ships around the world.
Cruise ship injures
Working for a cruise ship can be fun and exciting. However, unfortunately, all too often cruise ship workers are asked to work long hours under difficult conditions with little or no assistance. This can result injuries that can be career-threatening or even career-ending. Such injuries include:
Back injuries;
Neck injures;
Shoulder and knee injures;
Burns;
Crushing injuries;
Head injuries;
And many others.
Cruise Ship Injury Case?
The maritime accident and injury lawyers at our law firm are dedicated to providing seaman worldwide with the best possible representation. Our goal is go obtain the best possible settlement in the shortest amount of time.
If you have a maritime accident or injury case , 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 the list of articles below.
If you are really and truly interested in learning about what goes on "behind the scenes" in a Jones Act or maritime injury case, read Mr. Beckcom's book "Insider's Guide to Winning your Maritime Injury Case"
List of helpful articles
Do you want to get helpful information that is written for injured workers and their families, and not the company or insurance carrier? In addition to our websites, 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?
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/
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.
Injured worker sues D&S Marine Service following on-the-job injuries
We get called by injured offshore workers all the time. Some of them have good cases, some of them don't.We were recently retained by a young man working on the DANIEL C, a boat owned and operated by D&S Marine Services out of Louisiana . Our client was badly injured while working for D&S.
Our investigation reveals that our client was hurt because of the negligence of D&S Marine Services as well as the unseaworthiness of the DANIEL C.
If you have any information about D&S Marine Services, the DANIEL C, or any of the other vessels in the fleet, or acts of negligence by the company, please call us toll free at 877.724.7800.
Or you can contact us by submitting contact information onto this website.
To learn more about maritime cases or the Jones Act, please visit our dedicated maritime law websites, www.themaritimelawyer.com or www.maritimeaccidentattorney.com.
Commercial diver settles injury case against dive company and lift boat company
We are pleased to announce that one of our clients, a commercial diver who works offshore, has obtained a settlement against his employer and a lift boat company following serious injuries he sustained while diving offshore.Our client was employed by Seamar Divers and worked on a Montco Offshore lift boat. According to their websites, Seamar Divers provides offshore commercial divers, subsea construction, and subsea fabrication services to the oil and gas industry. Montco Offshore provides lift boats to the offshore industry.
Our client was hurt when the Seamar supervisor failed to monitor the dive properly, resulting in our client getting "the bends." The Montco crane operator brought him up too quickly and dropped him too hard on the deck of the lift boat, resulting in severe orthopedic injuries.
After working on the case for less than a year, we were able to negotiate a settlement that takes care of all medical bills, expenses, attorney fees, and still leaves a substantial monetary recovery for our client to invest or spend how he wants.
Did you know commercial divers may be covered by the Jones Act or maritime law?
Many commercial divers (and probably even a lot of lawyers) do not realize that commercial divers may be covered by the Jones Act and general maritime law if they are injured offshore.
To learn more about commercial divers and their rights under the Jones Act, read the following article:
Are Diving Accidents Covered by the Jones Act?
Want to know more about offshore injury claims?
We strive to provide the best, most professional, and most effective representation to workers in the offshore industry.
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. What is the Jones Act?
3. What is a Longshoreman and What Are Their Legal Rights When Injured?
4. The difference between the Jones Act and the Longshore & Harbor Worker's Compensation Act
5. The Truth About Offshore Injury Claims.
6. What Should You Do If You Are Injured Offshore
7. What you should know if you were hurt offshore and your employer is giving you a hard time
8. Should I give my employer or the insurance company a "recorded statement?"
9. Do I need to hire a lawyer for my Jones Act or offshore injury claim?
10. What happens when you file a Jones Act lawsuit.
11. 6 Critical Things you must know if you are injured at sea
12. The Secrets Your Employer May Not Want You To Know If You Are Injured Offshore.
We are pleased to announce the coming publication of The Complete Guide to Jones Act & Maritime Injury Claims
We are pleased to announce the coming publication of a new book written exclusively for people injured offshore.The working title of the book is "The Complete Guide to Jones Act and Maritime Injury Claims."
We anticipate the book will be published and ready for shipment in late June or early July 2008.
This is a book that the offshore employers, cruise ship companies, and the insurance companies DO NOT want you to read.
Why?
Because we expose their tricks and secrets and defenses and provide real, practical advice for winning your injury case.
Stand-by for more details.
Want to know more about offshore injury claims?
Below are some links to some suggested articles offering helpful tips and advice regarding offshore injury claims.
Click here to read an article with helpful suggestions and tips on how to hire the best lawyer for your offshore injury case.
Curious about the Jones Act? Click here for a general overview of the Jones Act.
Want to know more about the Longshore and Harbor Worker's Compensation Act? Click here to read the article "What is a Longshoreman and What Are Their Legal Rights When Injured?
Want to know the difference between the Jones Act and the Longshore and Harbor Worker's Compensation Act? Click here to read about the difference between the two.
Want to know the truth about offshore injury cases? Click here to read The Truth About Offshore Injury Claims.
Want to know what you should do after an offshore injury to preserve your legal rights? Click here to read What Should You Do If You Are Injured Offshore
If you are hurt and your employer is giving you a hard time, click here to read "I was injured on the job and my employer is giving me a hard time - What should I do"
Employer trying to get you to give a recorded statement? Click here to learn the truth about recorded statements and the best way to handle this request.
Thinking about trying to settle your offshore injury case without talking to a lawyer first? Click here to learn why you can settle some cases yourself but in other cases not having a lawyer may be a TERRIBLE MISTAKE.
Want to know what happens when you file an offshore injury or Jones Act case? Click here to learn about Filing a Jones Act lawsuit.
Click here to learn about 6 Critical Things you must know if you are Injured At Sea
Your employer may be keeping secrets from you if you are hurt offshore. Click here to read about The Secrets Your Employer May Not Want You To Know If You Are Injured Offshore.
BP Oil Spill Injury Claims
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 offsh
ore 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 offshore 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.
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- What determines the value of a back case?
- 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
Maritime Injuries
- Back and neck injuries are wild cards in company continuation plans
- This Texas Law Could Alleviate the Fear of Being Fired for Filing a Maritime Claim
- Beware the sea lawyer
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 Platform Fire - Is There a Trend of Offshore Accidents?
- Mariner Energy Platform Explosion Under Investigation
- Is Offshore Drilling Safe? Many Are Asking This Question
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
- How much is an offshore back injury case worth?
- Do I have to tell the company everything about my medical history? It seems unnecessary to me.
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?
