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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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.

Vessel Fires That Cause Injuries

Due to the heavy machinery used on vessels, various chemicals and flammable cargo, sometimes fires occur on vessels. As a maritime worker, a fire on your rig, barge or other vessel can put you at a serious risk of burn injuries. If you have been the victim of a burn injury that resulted from a maritime accident, you may be entitled to compensation.

A burn can be caused by heat, cold, electricity, chemicals or friction. When you work on a vessel, burns frequently result from the following:

• Vessel fires
• Explosions
• Electrical shock
• Friction from rope
• Defective equipment
• Faulty machinery
• Chemical exposure

Burn injuries range in severity and are classified into four different categories, including first-degree, second-degree, third-degree and fourth-degree burns.

First-Degree Burns: These types of burns tend to be minor and only affect the skin.

Second-Degree Burns: These burns may cause superficial blistering of the skin and may be more painful if nerves were damaged.

Third-Degree Burns: With a third-degree burn, the skin becomes severely damaged. Third-degree burns cause scarring and victims often will lose hair shafts. Skin grafting is usually required.

Fourth-Degree Burns: Fourth-degree burns damage muscle, tendon and ligament tissue. This type of burn is often fatal.

There are many other health complications associated with burn injuries, such as increased heart rate, infection, tetanus, circulation problems and acute tubular necrosis of the kidneys. It is therefore crucial to seek medical attention immediately following an accident that causes a burn injury.

If you have been the victim of a burn injury that occurred offshore, you need to contact a maritime attorney who can explain your legal rights. There are laws that protect maritime workers, including the Jones Act, that provide compensation for injuries. If negligence of the vessel owner, operator, officers or crew members led to your burn injury, you may be able to pursue damages. An unseaworthy vessel could also entitle you to damages for your burn injuries. Compensation may include past and future lost income, medical expenses, pain and suffering, disfigurement and mental anguish. The amount you may be eligible for depends on the extent of your burn injury.

Contact the experienced maritime attorneys at Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C. to review your burn injury case and help you file the appropriate claim. Call our office today at (713) 224-7800 or (877) 724-7800 for legal consultation. There are deadlines as to when you can file a claim, so do not delay in seeking legal advice.