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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.

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5/7/2012
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Victims of offshore sexual harrassment should contact a Houston maritime attorney asap

Victims of sexual harassment or assault are advised to seek legal representation as soon as possible for three reasons.

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5/1/2012
Brian Beckcom
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Four Men Struck And Killed By Ship On Their Sailboat

Four men are believed to have been struck by a large vessel while on their sailboat in the middle of the night. Coast Guard investigators are searching for it.

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4/27/2012
Brian Beckcom
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Long's Drugstore Could Be Responsible For San Francisco Fuel Spill Disaster!

Long's drugstore is being charged with prescribing the pilot of a vessel with too many prescription drugs, making him impaired, crashing the ship into a bridge.

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4/20/2012
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Follow up to our warnings to Alabama vessel engineers as DOJ cracks down on pollution violations

This case is more evidence that the Coast Guard is cracking down on engineers who are bypassing the OWS and committing other pollution violations.

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4/17/2012
Brian Beckcom
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The Coast Guard Can't Stop A Boating Accident - YOU CAN!

During this boating season, only you can prevent a boating accident from happening. Just because the Coast Guard is on call, doesn't mean you can slack off

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4/17/2012
Brian Beckcom
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What Can I Do To Prevent A Boating Accident In Texas?

Summer 2012 is sure to be a busy boating season. GEICO and the Coast Guard teamed up to let consumers know how they can prevent an accident on the water.

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4/14/2012
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65 years since Texas City: The nation’s worst industrial disaster

A ceremony marking the 65th anniversary of the disaster will be held on Monday, April 16th, at 9 a.m. That is where many unidentified victims are buried.

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4/13/2012
Brian Beckcom
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Man Charged With Criminally Negligent Homicide For Drunken Boatin

While drunk on a fishing boat, one man crashed on the Tennessee River and killed two passengers. His trial is set for November.

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4/13/2012
Brian Beckcom
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Boating Accident Five Times More Likely To Happen In Water Colder Than 60 Degrees

Freshwater fishing season is approaching and boating accidents are more likely to happen during this time of year. Dont be a victim to an accident.

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4/9/2012
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Here’s how Fl Panhandle victims of sailboat accidents can collect double verdicts

A mother and daughter injured in a sailboat collision received separate mufti-million dollar sums from different parties.

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4/5/2012
Brian Beckcom
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21-Year-Old Firefighter Dies After Boat Capsizes In Lake Harriet

A Firefighter was fishing with his brother on Lake Harriet when their boat capsizes. Neither of them were wearing life jackets and it could have saved a life.

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3/27/2012
Brian Beckcom
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University Of Tennessee Student Killed In Diving Accident On Spring Break

A student was on Spring Break when he died on Tuesday from injuries received in a diving accident. An investigation is underway to determine any negligence.

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3/25/2012
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Boat sinking off of Port Aransas shows value of creating a float plan

The wife of one of the boaters contacted authorities at 11:30 p.m. after they failed to return and was able to provide the area that they had planned to fish

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3/21/2012
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New oily water separator guidelines will help Alabama vessel engineers avoid legal trouble

If you are an Alabama chief engineer and you believe the office is pressuring you to break pollution laws, remember that your livelihood is on the line.

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3/18/2012
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Trinity Liftboats and Geokinetics hit by lawsuit

Maritime workers hurt working for Trinity Liftboats and Geokinetics may have legal rights that can be enforced through the Court system.

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3/16/2012
Brian Beckcom
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A Bangladesh Ferry Accident Kills 142 People - An Investigation Is Underway.

After a Bangladesh Ferry capsizes and kills 142 people, many citizens are fed up with the lack of safety standards on ferries, a huge form of transportation.

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3/12/2012
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Harding County Texas man files Jones Act suit for broken ankle

He was thrown to the deck after being forced to stand. The defendants are accused of providing an unseaworthy vessel that lacked handrails to hold onto.

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3/1/2012
Brian Beckcom
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Driver Of Boat Sentenced To Jail After Operating While Intoxicated

After driving a boat while intoxicated, James Windorff plead no contest and was sentenced to thirty days in jail, one year probation and a hefty fine.

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2/18/2012
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Ship Capsizes In China. 1 Rescued, 8 Dead, 2 Missing

After their ship capsizes off the coast of China, eleven workers have been affected. One has been rescued, eight are dead, and two are still missing.

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2/15/2012
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Person injured while testing watercraft on the job in Clearwater, Fla.

He was testing out the crankshaft for the watercraft when it crashed into a mangrove near Island Way along the Intracoastal Waterway at about 3 p.m. Tuesday.

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2/14/2012
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Couple sues Galveston marina for blocking access to vessels

The plaintiffs contend that they were blocked from their property which prevented repairs that would have allowed the boat into the water and depart the marina.

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2/10/2012
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Entergy Louisiana hit by lawsuit over explosion

Baronne Development No. 2 charges that the Entergy owned transformer exploded and caused extensive damage on their property in New Orleans.

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2/8/2012
Brian Beckcom
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One Hospitalized And One Arrested After Dangerous Ski Boat Accident

The driver of a ski boat was reported to be extremely intoxicated when one passenger flew from his boat, sending him to the hospital. The driver was arrested.

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1/21/2012
Brian Beckcom
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North Carolina Woman Sues Chaparral Boats Inc. After Losing Her Arm

A North Carolina Woman is suing Chaparral Boats Inc. for failing to warn of a defect that can cause serious injury to swimmers that are near its propellers.

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