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.

Jones Act Injuries Include Broken Bones

Did you break your leg, arm, finger or other bone in a maritime accident? If so, you may be protected under the Jones Act or General Maritime Law.

There are laws that protect injured maritime workers, including the Jones Act, when negligence causes the accident. Compensation is also available when an unseaworthy vessel leads to a serious maritime injury, such as a bone fracture. The laws are complex, so you should immediately contact a Houston maritime attorney if you have been injured during the course of your job.

Broken bones are all too common aboard vessels. Slippery decks, oily surfaces, broken stairs, worn out ladders, defective equipment and heavy machinery are among the numerous causes of bone fractures. Sometimes the actions of the vessel owner or other crewmembers can also result in a painful bone fracture. Below are some of the frequent types of accidents and broken bones that seamen suffer:

Broken fingers from work on an offshore oil rig
Spinal cord injury from a fall
Fractured vertebrae from a fall down the stairs
Broken arm from fall on a slippery deck
Leg fracture caused from a broken ladder

You do have rights as a maritime worker and should pursue the compensation that you deserve. An experienced Houston maritime injury lawyer can help you navigate through the confusing legal process following a maritime accident. Many injured seamen settle for offers from insurance companies without first seeking legal advice. Unfortunately, these workers often end up settling for an amount that is far below what their injury case is worth.

The maritime attorneys at Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C. know the law and can help you recover money for your injuries – money that will help cover your medical costs and lost income. Don’t delay in talking with an attorney, as there are deadlines as to when you can file your claim. Call 713.224.7800 or 877.724.7800 today.