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- 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
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.
Our firm hired by another Norwegian Cruise Lines 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.
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.
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.
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.
Maritime Injuries
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.
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Must read articles BEFORE your hire an attorney, talk to the insurance company, or sign any forms
BEFORE you sign any forms, give any recorded statements, hire an attorney, talk to the insurance company, or try to settle your case on your own, read a list of helpful articles by Board Certified Injury Attorney Brian Beckcom.Then, order a copy of Mr. Beckcom's book, Insider's Guide to Winning Your Maritime Injury Case. The book exposes the tricks and traps the companies use to hurt, or even wreck, your case.
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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
- 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
- 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?
