Texas Attorney Exposes the Truth About Offshore Injury Cases

Press Release

Houston, Texas July 2007

Recently, there has been a huge uptick in the offshore oil business as a result of skyrocketing prices. As a result, more workers are needed, more workers go offshore, and more oil is retrieved from the Gulf of Mexico and other offshore locations.

But, unfortunately, more injuries and deaths have occurred as a result.

Texas Injury Attorney Brian Beckcom, who handles offshore injury case of all kinds, has decided to help offshore injury workers navigate through the complex sea of maritime law by publishing "The Maritime Lawyer," a website devoted exclusively to offshore injury matters. He also offers free telephone consulations to injured offshore workers to discuss their case.

There are literally hundreds of different questions offshore workers and their families need answers to when they are injured.

For example, offshore workers who suffer injury want to know:
1. How will my medical bills be paid?
2. Am I required to go to company doctors (the answer may surprise you);
3. Am I required to return to work even if I don't feel like I am ready?
4. Do I have to "sign forms" or give the company insurance person a recorded statement?
5. What is my case worth?
6. If the company offers a quick settlement, should I take it?
7. Will I get "blackballed" if I hire a lawyer or file a claim?
8. What happens if I can't go back to work?

Offshore companies often want to close out the case before the injured worker has a chance to get solid, personal legal advice from an experienced lawyer who represents injured workers.

Or, the companies want the workers to come back to work after the company doctor says they should return to work, even if the worker isn't well or ready to return to work.

You don't have to go back to work and risk your health and safety if you are not ready. In fact, you may be putting your health at risk, or the health and safety of other workers at risk.

Every case is different, and it is impossible to determine the answers to your specific case without consulting with an experienced offshore injury lawyer.

That's why Mr. Beckcom offers free, no-obligation consultations to injured offshore workers and their families. This allows injured workers to "level the playing field" and obtain important legal information and advice about their claims before it's too late.

If you are injured offshore, as long as you handle things carefully, you should be able to avoid any issues later on if you need to get lawyers involved or go to court to enforce you and your families' rights.

To schedule an appointment to learn more about your offshore injury case, you can contact Mr. Beckcom toll free at 877.724.7800. There is no cost for an initial consultation, and no obligation to move forward with a case.

About the author
Brian Beckcom is a founding partner of Vujasinovic & Beckcom, P.L.L.C. in Houston, Texas. Mr. Beckcom handles Jones Act and maritime injury and death cases, as well as all types of significant personal injury and wrongful death matters. Mr. Beckcom is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.