If you were injured in a maritime accident and are afraid you may be blackballed or fired if you fight for your legal rights, then you really, really need to get Board Certified Attorney Brian Beckcom's Free Book on Called "Fight Back-Your Legal Rights if You Are Getting Blackballed"

Far and away the biggest concern our injured maritime clients have is getting "blackballed" or "blacklisted" in the industry.  If you are reading this page then it is probably one of your major concerns as well

You may be aware that your employer will spread false rumors about you, or tell other maritime employers not to hire you.  You are probably worried about your financial future.  After all, what do you do if you can't work in the marine industry any more?  Especially if you really enjoyed working in the maritime environment or were making lots of money, the fear of getting blackballed can be a major concern.

Because I represent so many clients who ask me about getting blackballed in the maritime industry, I've put together a bunch of informative articles for you to read, along with a short book designed specifically to answer all your questions about getting blacklisted in the marine industry.


You can also read all the informative articles below and watch the videos at the top of this page to learn more about your employment and legal rights.

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Blog for Blackball Concerns?

• Offshore oil worker alleges he was fired for being a whistleblower
• Female cook claims retaliatory discharge in case against offshore employer
• Seaman claims he suffered racially motivated horrors in lawsuit
• Rig worker claims he was fired for reporting racial discrimination
• The True Definition of Blacklisting
• This Texas Law Could Alleviate the Fear of Being Fired for Filing a Maritime Claim
• The legal determination of retaliatory discharge from worker’s comp claims
• Comp claims and absence control policy
• The legal principle protecting you from blacklisting
• Afraid of getting fired for filing a comp claim? The law is on your side.
• Being fired when you’re injured isn’t necessarily retribution under the law
• Who really is at risk of being “blackballed” or “blacklisted?”
• Some attorneys won’t take your blacklisting claims seriously. We listen.
• Foreign seamen may be blacklisted for union activities
• Will My Employer “Blacklist” Me for Taking Legal Action?
• Maritime has a long history of blacklisting
• Things we look for to prove you’re being blackballed
• One mariner’s blackball tale
• How you can protect yourself from being blackballed
• How we protect our clients from blacklisting

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Library for Blackball Concerns?:

• Doing the right thing out at sea can be a hard choice-A mariner’s tale. Pt. 1   
  To tell or not to tell. That’s a choice facing seafarers who must decide whether to report unseaworthy conditions, and how far to push the issue when nothing is done about it.
• Doing the right thing out at sea can be a hard choice- A mariner’s tale. Pt. 2   
  In the back of my mind I knew that taking a stand could have repercussions on my ability to find gainful employment. However, did I want my legacy to be that of just another sailor who didn’t speak out because it was the easy thing to do?
• The Maritime Worker Who Might Be Blacklisted   
  Why do maritime employees sometimes get blackballed within the industry? Read this article to find the answer and order your free copy of maritime lawyer Brian Beckcom’s book, The Insider's Guide to Winning Your Maritime Injury Case today!
• What Happens When a Seaman is Fired for Filing a Jones Act Claim?   
  If you have been injured offshore, you may be hesitant to file a Jones Act claim out of fear that you will be fired. Read this article to learn more about cases involving retaliation and your rights as an injured maritime worker. Contact an experienced maritime attorney at the Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom, P.L.L.C. at 713.224.7800 or 877.724.7800 for legal advice.
• Will the company fire me or "blacklist" me if I assert my legal rights after being injured offshore?   
  Offshore workers often are concerned that they will be fired or "blacklisted" if they hire a lawyer and pursue a legal claim against their company after they are hurt on the job. This article explains some of the consequences and answers this question.

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Frequent Questions for Blackball Concerns?:

• Am I at risk of being fired if I file a maritime injury claim?
• Can my employer block my unemployment benefits?
• Will I be "black balled" if I file a claim for the Transocean rig explosion?
• Will I get fired if I hire an attorney for my Jones Act case?
• If I file a maritime injury claim, will I be blackballed / blacklisted?
• Will I get fired or "blacklisted" if I hire a lawyer or pursue a legal claim after getting hurt offshore?

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Videos about Blackball Concerns?:

• True Story: Client Was Not Blackballed After He Sued
• TX Attorney Answers Your Questions On Maritime Blacklisting