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

Disclaimer

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.

Tanker Accidents and the Jones Act

Workers on tankers face a perilous environment on a regular basis. With the unpredictability of the sea and other hazardous conditions, it is no wonder that crewmembers often suffer from serious maritime injuries.

There are many factors that can lead up to a tanker accident, including:

Dangerous weather and/or sea conditions
Defective equipment
Machinery malfunction
Exposure to harmful chemicals
Wet and oily surfaces
Fire/explosion

The work environment on a tanker is a literal minefield when it comes to significant dangers that can lead to permanent injuries and death.

The good news for workers on tankers is that there are laws that provide legal protection, including the Jones Act. This federal law allows injured seamen to recover compensation for their injuries when negligence on part of the vessel owner, captain, crew or officers led to the maritime injuries. A claim can also be made if the tanker was considered unseaworthy, meaning it had some type of dangerous condition.

The compensation in a Jones Act case can be substantial, but be aware that the company and its insurance company may employ tactics to try to minimize the value of your maritime injury claim. It is therefore important that you contact an experienced Houston Jones Act lawyer before you sign anything or give a recorded statement. You could end up doing something that will hurt your case.

For more information regarding your rights as an injured tanker worker, contact the Jones Act lawyers at the Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom, P.L.L.C. at 713.224.7800 or 877.724.7800. We have the experience, resources, and expertise to take on the toughest maritime cases. Contact us today for your free consultation.

Be sure to order Maritime Accident Attorney Brian Beckcom’s book, Insider's Guide to Winning Your Maritime Injury Case, which levels the playing field between offshore workers and the companies they work for.