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Jones Act Cases:
Do you have a question about the Jones Act? Read the full text of the Jones Act right now.
Description: Do you want to read the entire Jones Act? Read the full text of the Jones Act www.martimeaccidentattorney.com, the website of Maritime Attorney Brian Beckcom.- Tanker Accidents and the Jones Act
Description: If you have been injured in a tanker accident, you could be entitled to compensation. Read this article to learn more about the rights of injured tanker workers under the Jones Act. Contact an experienced Jones Act lawyer at the Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom, P.L.L.C. at 713.224.7800 or 877.724.7800 for advice regarding your maritime injury case. - Tugboat Accidents and the Jones Act
Description: If you have been injured in a tugboat accident or towboat accident, you could be entitled to compensation under the Jones Act. For more information, read this article about Jones Act damages from a tug accident. Also, contact an experienced Houston maritime attorney at the Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom, P.L.L.C. at 713.224.7800 or 877.724.7800. - Offshore Oil Rig Accidents and the Jones Act
Description: As there continues to be a high demand for oil, there is a high rate of offshore oil rig accidents. Read this article to learn about offshore oil rig workers’ rights when injured in serious oil rig accidents. Contact an experienced oil rig lawyer at the Houston Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom, P.L.L.C. at 713.224.7800 or 877.724.7800 if you have sustained an oil rig injury. - Barge Accidents and the Jones Act
Description: If you have been injured in a barge accident, you need to read this article to learn about your rights. You could be entitled to compensation for your injuries and should call an experienced Houston Jones Act lawyer at the law offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom, L.L.P. at 713.224.7800 or 877.724.7800.
Maritime Injury Cases:
- Changes to the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act
Description: An amendment was made to the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, which can impact your ability to recover compensation under this law. If you have been injured in a maritime accident and are employed as a stevedore or longshoreman, then you need to read this article. - Maritime industry medical standards enforcement needs more work, Part 1
Description: While the U.S. Coast Guard has made more of an effort to enforce medical standards among merchant mariners, compelling evidence shows that there’s still much work to be done. - Maritime industry medical standards enforcement needs more work, Part 2
Description: In fact, of 12 mariners polled for this article, nine of them said they had never had to perform any physical exertion tests of any kind, two stated that they were asked to run in place for 30 seconds, and one said he was put on a treadmill at a slow pace for 30 seconds. - Miami cruise ship outbreak reflects rampant vessel disease threat, Part 1
Description: The CDC has issued public warnings to passengers to be cautious about Legionnaire's Disease on cruise ships after numerous occurrences. - Miami cruise ship outbreak reflects rampant vessel disease threat, Part 2
Description: Nearly 80% of cruise ships returning from voyages to U.S. ports report at least one passenger or crew member being confirmed by the ship medical staff as contracting gastrointestinal illness. Over 147,000 passengers and crew from 2000 to 2008 contracted some form of the illness.
Diver Accident Lawyer:
- Many Commercial Dive Accidents Can Be Prevented
Description: A commercial dive accident can lead to catastrophic injuries and death. Read this article to learn how you can prevent a serious diving accident and contact a Houston dive accident lawyer if you have been injured. Call the Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom, P.L.L.C. at 713.224.7800 or 877.724.7800 today. - Diving Accidents Can Lead to Permanent Brain Damage
Description: A commercial diving accident can result in permanent brain damage. Read this article to learn more about brain injuries caused by dive accidents and contact an experienced Houston maritime injury lawyer at the Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom, P.L.L.C. at 713.224.7800 or 877.724.7800 for legal advice. - Watch Out For Differential Pressure Hazards
Description: Have you or a loved one been injured in a commercial diving accident? Read this article to learn about differential pressure hazards that can lead to serious diving injuries. Contact an experienced Houston diving accident attorney at the Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom, P.L.L.C. at 713.224.7800 or 877.724.7800 regarding your dive accident case - Untrained Crewmembers Can Cause a Diving Accident
Description: Untrained crewmembers can cause a serious diving accident. Read this article to learn more and contact an experienced diving injury lawyer at the Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom, P.L.L.C. at 713.224.7800 or 877.724.7800, if you or a loved one has been injured in a dive accident. - Four Common Causes of Commercial Diving Accidents
Description: A commercial diving accident can lead to life changing injuries and death. Read this article to find out the four common causes of dive accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured in a maritime accident, contact the Houston maritime injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom, P.L.L.C. at 713.224.7800 or 877.724.7800.
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- Attorney Brian Beckcom Representing Crewmen of Attacked Freighter
Description: Attorney Brian Beckcom is representing six crewmembers of the Maersk Alabama. This freighter was attacked by pirates twice in the last seven months. Find out more about this maritime case and contact the Houston law offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom, L.L.P. at 713.224.7800 or 877.724.7800 if you have been injured offshore. - Your Rights as an Injured Longshoreman
Description: Longshoremen have rights under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. This article discusses these rights and what to do if you were injured from negligence by the vessel owner. Contact an experienced maritime injury lawyer today at the law office of Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C. at 713.224.7800 or 877.724.7800 for legal advice. - Head Trauma – A Type of Maritime Injury
Description: Head trauma is a maritime injury that affects numerous seamen every year. This article discusses head injuries, including signs to watch out for. Call Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C. at 713.224.7800 or 877.724.7800. - Exposure to Lead in Maritime Employment
Description: If you have been exposed to lead while working offshore, you have legal rights and can pursue compensation for your injuries. This article discusses the health effects of lead exposure and the maritime worker’s legal rights. Contact Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C. at (877) 724-7800 for advice regarding your lead exposure case. - Board Certified Injury Attorney explain asbestos exposure cases and the Jones Act
Description: Exposed to asbestos on a ship, vessel, or as part of your offshore employment? Before you settle your case cheaply, talk to the insurance company, or sign any papers, read helpful articles by Board Certified Injury Attorney Brian Beckcom. You can also request a free copy of Mr. Beckcom's book on winning maritime injury cases.
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