What Our Clients Say

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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Assaults on Ships and Other Vessels

As a seaman, you live and work in close quarters with your fellow crew members. Assaults are common aboard ships and other vessels. If you have been the victim of a crew member assault or attack while working on a vessel, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. A ship owner can be held liable for crew member assaults, as violent behavior on a vessel can constitute unseaworthiness or negligence.

Under the Jones Act, which is a federal maritime law that protects injured seamen, you may be able to recover monetary damages from your employer for the negligence of the ship owner, the captain, or fellow members of the crew. Jones Act settlements tend to be substantial.

You may be entitled to compensation if you were a victim of any of the following situations:

• Stabbing by another crew member
• Officers failed to prevent a foreseeable assault
• Officers were aware of a crew member’s tendency toward violence or hostile behavior
• Officers encouraged the fight
• Assault by foreman
• Assault by superior officer to enforce performance
• Sexual assault by another crew member
• Shooting aboard ship or other vessel

There are many other types of assaults and attacks that can result in an unseaworthiness or negligence claim, which should be discussed with an experienced maritime attorney.

Serious assaults on vessels can lead to severe injuries, including puncture wounds, broken bones, brain injuries, neck injuries, cuts, bruises, back injuries and mental pain. As an injured seaman, you may be able to obtain compensation under the Jones Act for pain and suffering, lost wages, both past and present, medical expenses, disfigurement, mental anguish and other costs associated with your injury. This compensation is greater than the amount you would receive from maintenance and cure, which is provided for an injured seaman during his or her recovery.

If you have been the victim of an assault on a ship or other vessel, you need to seek legal advice to determine if you should file a Jones Act lawsuit. The Jones Act lawyers at Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C. can review your case and help you file a Jones Act claim. Call our office today at (713) 224-7800 or (877) 724-7800 for legal consultation regarding your assault case. We have extensive experience and will help you receive the compensation you deserve for your injuries.