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What Our Clients Say

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
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
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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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.

Some tips and tricks for Jones Act and maritime injury cases

Last week we were contacted by an offshore worker who was injured overseas, while working for U.S. and foreign companies. The caller was from the United Kingdom. He clearly had suffered serious and career-threatening injuries. He wanted to hire me as his lawyer.

I told him I was glad he called. The reason? Because his case is going to be very, very complicated and complex. Maritime law and the Jones Act can be very complicated in general, and when you throw in a bunch of facts that make it even more complicated, you are looking at some of the most challenging and complex kinds of cases imaginable.

Most lawyers can't competently handle maritime injury cases

The simple fact is that very few lawyers ever handle maritime injury or Jones Act cases. Most lawyers work on wills, do contracts, handle real estate transactions, do business litigation, work on intellectual property law cases, or do one of thousands of other types of law that are available to practicing lawyers.

Although there is no data on this that I am aware of, I would estimate that less than 5%, and probably less than 1%, of lawyers who actively practice law have ever or will ever handle a Jones Act or maritime injury case.

You need a lawyer who focuses on maritime injury and Jones Act cases

Simply put, in my opinion, maritime injury and Jones Act cases are too complex for any lawyer who doesn't handle them regularly. The law is complicated to begin with, and it changes on a daily basis as new court opinions come out.

Moreover, there are a bunch of pitfalls and traps that can turn a good case into a bad one almost instantly.

There's just no way around it. If you are injured offshore, you need a maritime injury or Jones Act lawyer. Not a lawyer who does "litigation" in general or real estate or wills or who handled your brother's uncle's divorce case.

How do you find a good maritime injury or Jones Act lawyer for your case?

So, you've now concluded that yes, indeed, you need a lawyer who knows about maritime injury and Jones Act law. How do you find such a lawyer?

Read this article to get helpful tips on finding a maritime injury or Jones Act lawyer.

Maritime injury Case?

The maritime accident and injury lawyers at our law firm are dedicated to providing seaman worldwide with the best possible representation. Our goal is go obtain the best possible settlement in the shortest amount of time.

If you have a maritime accident or injury case, before you talk to the company or any insurance adjusters, before you give a recorded statement, and before you choose the wrong attorney for your case, request a copy of Mr. Beckcom's book and read the list of articles below.

If you are really and truly interested in learning about what goes on "behind the scenes" in a Jones Act or maritime injury case, read Mr. Beckcom's book "Insider's Guide to Winning your Maritime Injury Case"

List of helpful articles

Do you want to get helpful information that is written for injured workers and their families, and not the company or insurance carrier? In addition to our websites, please take a moment to read the following articles:

1. How to hire the best lawyer for your Jones Act or offshore injury case

2. How much is my Jones Act, maritime injury, or offshore injury case worth?

3. What is the Jones Act?

4. How to wreck your Jones Act case

5. Financial Insecurity and Wrongful Termination - Two Fears After a Maritime Injury

6. What is a Longshoreman and What Are Their Legal Rights When Injured?

7. The difference between the Jones Act and the Longshore & Harbor Worker's Compensation Act

8. The Truth About Offshore Injury Claims.

9. What Should You Do If You Are Injured Offshore

10. What you should know if you were hurt offshore and your employer is giving you a hard time

11. Should I give my employer or the insurance company a "recorded statement?"