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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Injured in a Slip and Fall Accident on Deck?

Working on the ocean and other navigable waters brings a unique set of dangers that are different from other jobs. As a seaman, your work environment usually consists of unpredictable weather, rough seas and often slippery decks. It is not surprising that maritime workers are frequently injured while working with heavy equipment on slippery surfaces. Even though slippery decks appear to be just part of the work environment, many times the vessel owner can take steps to prevent fall injuries.

Crewmen who are injured in slip and fall accidents sometimes sustain serious, permanent injuries. The most common injuries include the hips, arms, legs, back or head. Fall injuries range in severity, from minor bruises or cuts to permanent brain damage. Slip and fall accidents resulting from slippery decks have been known to lead to the following:

• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Spinal cord injury
• Paralysis (including quadriplegia and paraplegia)
• Neck injury
• Severe back injury
• Broken bones
• Death

Injuries can take a while to surface, as many injuries are internal. You should always seek medical attention immediately following a slip and fall accident that occurred offshore. Also, by pursing medical treatment, you will be creating a record of your injuries that can be used in a lawsuit.

If you were injured when you slipped and fell on a slippery deck, you are protected under a law known as the Jones Act. Under the Jones Act, injured seamen have the right to sue vessel owners and other responsible parties if negligence was involved or if the vessel was unseaworthy. In the situation of a slip and fall accident on a vessel, the vessel owner is responsible for a slippery condition on deck. The vessel owner can be held liable if they were aware of the dangerous condition, or should have been aware of it, and did nothing to make the area safer for employees.

You have legal rights as an injured seaman and should be compensated for your injuries. An experienced Jones Act attorney will be able to gather key evidence that will help prove that the dangerous condition existed and could have been prevented, which ultimately caused your injury. Contact the knowledgeable Jones Act lawyers at Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C. at (713) 224-7800 or (877) 724-7800. We will make sure you receive the compensation you deserve for your fall injuries.