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 You Need to Know if You Injured Your Back in a Maritime Accident

There is no question that working on the high seas is dangerous. Seamen face physical challenges on a daily basis and are required to work near potentially hazardous equipment and machinery. To make matters worse, the ocean and weather is unpredictable, which only compounds the risk of serious injuries. Every year, there are numerous accounts of seamen who have seriously injured their backs in slip and fall accidents and from lifting heavy equipment and cargo. If you have injured your back in a maritime accident, you may be entitled to compensation under a federal law known as the Jones Act.

It is important to understand what exactly caused your back injury, so that you can avoid similar injury in the future. Often, too much force on your back can cause injury. For example, you might incur an injury by frequently moving or lifting heavy objects. Repetitive motions can also injure your back, especially if your muscles are constantly stressed to the end of your range.

Some back injuries are the result of a fall, either from a slippery deck, worn out stairs, poorly lit area or old ladder. In some cases, the vessel owner can be held liable for your injuries if the accident was caused by negligence. You could also be entitled to compensation if the vessel was unseaworthy, meaning it had some unsafe condition.

Back injuries range in severity and can include anything from minor bruising to a serious spinal cord injury. You should always pursue medical care following a maritime accident to determine the extent of your injury. The treatment for your injury will depend on the type of injury you sustained. Some back injuries may require surgery.

If you have injured your back from a maritime accident, you need to contact an experienced maritime attorney at the law office of Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C. at 713.224.7800 or 877.724.7800 for legal advice. As an injured seaman, you may be able to recover financial compensation, which could include damages for pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, mental anguish, disfigurement and other costs associated with your injuries.

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