What Our Clients Say

"You have amazing lawyers."

Offshore Company Lawyer to client of VB Attorneys (Jones Act case)
"Thank you so much for everything."

Roberto G., Injured Deckhand, McAllen, Texas
Robert hired us to help him after he was injured working as a deckhand offshore.
I thank you very much for the very nice local counsel fee for my role in the above matter.....You did a great job for your client.
"I am satisfied with all your advices, all the hours you spent working with us and doing a wonderful and great job." Dennis & Lynette, Killeen, Texas, Tugboat Injury
I enjoyed working with you on this matter, although I think we paid (your client) way too much.

-Defense lawyer in one of Brian's maritime injury cases
I was injured on a vessel and hired Brian Beckcom. I was totally satisfied with the work they did.

Mike Miller,
Houston, Texas Barge Injury
"They really helped me out. I would highly recommend giving Vuk and Beckcom a call." -- Injured Tankerman, Tugboat Accident
Excellent job.

Kevin H., Offshore wireline technician Houston, Texas
I just wanted to thank you again for the wonderful job you did and the great service…you changed my life for the better!

Injured Cruise Ship Employee
I enjoyed working with you. I thought you did a superb job for your client.

Defense Lawyer in Maritime Injury CaseHouston, Texas
When we are injured and vulnerable, we must be careful who we turn to for help. I am thankful in my time of need I had Curtis Bickers and his staff on my side.

Brandon H.
I am very grateful with Mr. Brian and his employees and also happy above all with Cindy who speaks 2 languages and help me a lot when I didn't understand something.

J. Ayala
Injured Offshore Welder
Port Arthur, Texas
I, Rosie, thank you, Mr. Curtis, for doing such a wonderful job for me, because without you, it would have never happen.

-Rosie T.
I want to thank my attorney and his secretary for the kindness I was treated with. I want to express my gratitude because they valued my rights without discriminating my race, color, or religion.

Maria G.
I never got a chance to say thank you for the wonderful job you did on my daughter's case. Thanks to your efforts her college education has been taken care of. Thank you again from both of us.

J. Perez
Houston, Texas
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
Brian Beckcom 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.

Steve T.Houston, Texas
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.

Tim M.
Austin, Texas
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.

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 would highly recommend Brian and his firm to any injured worker.

Freddy N.,
Lufkin, Texas

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What injured maritime workers need to know about PTSD

Many maritime workers engage in dangerous work, putting their lives at risk every day on boats, oil rigs, barges, ships, and other vessels. Workers can be injured in accidents caused by bad weather, falls, slips, collisions, explosions, or mistakes by coworkers.

Regardless of how a maritime worker is injured, the results can be devastating. Not only must an injured worker recover from the physical effects of a major trauma, they must struggle to survive and make ends meet, which can be especially difficult if they can’t work because of their injuries.

All of this is bad enough, but there is more. Some injured workers are also struck down by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after an accident. Indeed, some incidents are so gristly and painful that it can be difficult for a worker and witnesses to cope mentally with flashbacks, images, and a general sense of doom or depression.

Researchers have recently pointed out that victims of other types of traumas like auto accidents can suffer from PTSD. Certainly, any human being hurt in a serious accident can be haunted by the after-effects for some time.

Signs of PTSD in injured maritime workers

If you or someone you know has been injured in an offshore accident, you should watch out for signs of post-traumatic stress disorder. Symptoms include:

Reliving the event: after an accident, victims can suffer from flashbacks, or sights or sounds may remind the victim of the incident, causing feelings of horror, nightmares, or anxiety.
Avoidance: a victim may avoid thinking or talking about a traumatic event, and may avoid situations that remind him or her of the accident.
Numbing: victims sometimes seem to “turn off” their emotions, not wanting to engage emotionally with other people or family members, or neglecting once loved hobbies. They may also forget some of what happened in the accident.
Hyperarousal (aka feeling “keyed up”): some seriously injured workers may be unable to relax and may seem always alert and wary of danger. They can be angry, irritable, unable to concentrate or sleep, and they may startle too easily.

It can be difficult to get an injured worker to admit that they are struggling with the after-effects of a serious accident, but there is hope. PTSD can be treated with various types of therapy or medication.

If you need help after a maritime injury, offshore accident, or with a Jones Act claim then bring your case to lawyers with experience, compassion, and an impressive track record. Please contact the Houston based law firm Vujasinovic & Beckcom and let our attorneys help you get back on the road to recovery with fair compensation and justice.

Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C

1001 Texas Avenue, Suite 1020

Houston, TX 77002

Phone: 713.224.7800

Fax: 713.224.7801

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Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C
1001 Texas Avenue
Suite 1020
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: 713.224.7800
Fax: 713.224.7801
Toll Free: 888.473.1258
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