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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
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
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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We designed this website to provide information to consumers, injured people, and their families. Our goal is to level the playing field between consumers and insurance companies and expose the tricks, traps, and techniques they use to cheat injured people out of their legal rights. We also let consumers know about legal news, including verdicts and settlements and other interesting legal information.

But please understand that nothing on this website is meant to provide legal information about your specific case, create an attorney-client relationship, or imply that the results of your legal case will be the same as some other case.

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1/14/2009
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A Maritime Attorney Can Help Even if You Were Offered a Settlement

If you have been injured while working offshore, you may be wondering why you need a maritime attorney if the insurance company has already offered you a settlement. There are many reasons for hiring a maritime attorney that are discussed in depth in the article, Why Do I Need a Maritime Attorney if I Was Offered a Settlement.

It is often hard to imagine that your employer, who has always been fair to you in the past, would be looking for ways to cut the amount of compensation paid to you for your injuries. The truth of the matter is that your employer will want to minimize their responsibility for your injuries, especially the amount of money paid out for your accident.

When you are working with your employer’s insurance company, you need to keep in mind that they are looking out for your employer’s best interests, not yours. They are very experienced when it comes to settling maritime accident claims and if you are not represented by someone who knows your legal rights, you may be accepting a settlement that is way below what your injuries are worth.

After an accident on a vessel, it can take some time to realize the full impact of your injuries. For example, if you injure your back, you may not immediately know how long you will be in pain, the type of medical treatment that will be required in the future and the impact the injury will have on your life. If you are quick to settle with your employer’s insurance company, you may be forfeiting your rights to collect money for future medical expenses and other costs associated with your injury.

A maritime lawyer can help you receive the compensation you deserve for your injuries by conducting a thorough investigation of your accident and gathering all of the necessary evidence to build your case. If necessary, a maritime attorney will file a Jones Act lawsuit on your behalf to recover monetary damages for your offshore injuries.

Contact the experienced maritime attorneys at Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C. at (713) 224-7800 or (877) 724-7800 for advice regarding your maritime accident case. Do not accept any settlement offer from your employer’s insurance company until you call our office.

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