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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.

Why Do I Need a Maritime Attorney if I was Offered a Settlement?

You should never accept a settlement for your maritime accident until you know the full extent of your injuries and the type of continuous medical care that you will need. If you cooperate with your employer’s insurance company without someone looking out for your best interests, you may be accepting an offer that is way below what your injuries are worth. You can balance the playing field by having your case reviewed by an independent maritime attorney.

If you are injured in an accident offshore, it may take a while for you to know the impact of your injuries. For example, if you slip and fall on deck, you may not be aware that you injured your back. Accepting a settlement from your employer’s insurance company without knowing the cause of your back pain, how long the pain will last and how it will affect you in the future, could cause you to greatly undervalue your case. You may be eligible to receive compensation for pain and suffering, lost income, both past and present, medical expenses, mental anguish, disfigurement and so on. Without the assistance of an experienced maritime lawyer, you may miss out on this compensation.

It is also important to remember that the insurance company works for your employer, not you. The insurer will be looking out for your employer’s interest and will try to minimize the amount paid to you for your injuries. A maritime attorney will make sure that you are treated fairly during the legal process and that the insurance company and your employer honor your right to receive fair compensation for your offshore injuries.

A maritime lawyer will conduct an investigation of the accident, by taking pictures and talking with witnesses who saw the accident. This investigation will be separate from the one conducted by the insurance company and your employer, which often tries to prove that the accident was not their fault. Once you are represented by a maritime attorney, they will step in on your behalf and negotiate with your employer and the insurance company. If necessary, a lawyer will file a lawsuit to help you recover damages for your maritime injuries.

Maritime injury cases are complex and require the expertise of someone who thoroughly knows maritime law. If you have been injured in an accident offshore, you should contact Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C. at (713) 224-7800 or (877) 724-7800. We will make sure you receive the compensation you deserve for your offshore injuries.