Maritime Injury & Death Cases

All doctors don't perform open-heart surgery.  And all lawyers don't handle maritime cases.  If you have a maritime injury or Jones Act case, and you're looking for legal representation, you need to know the difference between a "maritime lawyer" or "Jones Act" lawyer and other lawyers.

A maritime lawyer, or a Jones Act lawyer, as the names suggest, is someone who practices "maritime law."  Maritime law governs cases that occur in the waterways of the United States, the Gulf of Mexico, or at sea.

Maritime law is NOT like land-based law.  It is highly specialized.  It is based on case law, statutes, and interpretations of cases and statutes that may literally be hundreds of years old.  In the United States, for instance, maritime law has developed literally since the founding of the Republic.  And U.S. maritime law is based on and relies on cases, statutes, and traditions that pre-date the United States itself.  Some of the maritime law doctrines can be traced back over 500 years!

You should be very careful when selecting a lawyer to handle a Jones Act case or maritime law case.  There are pitfalls and traps that canny defense lawyers and insurance companies can use to limit or even eliminate recovery for damages. 

When interviewing a lawyer for a Jones Act or maritime law injury claim, think about asking these questions:

1.  How many Jones Act or maritime law cases have you handled?
2.  Are you board-certified in any area of law?
3.  Have you written any articles on the Jones Act or maritime law?
4.  Do you have the experience and resources to take on the maritime employer and its insurance company?
5.  What is your track record in maritime and Jones Act cases?
6.  Are you going to try to settle the case quickly and cheaply or is your goal to obtain the maximum fair compensation?
7.  Do you have any former or current clients that would be willing to vouch for your abilities?

This is just a partial list of questions.  The bottom line is that you wouldn't trust your heart with a doctor who didn't treat heart conditions.  You shouldn't trust your Jones Act or maritime case with a lawyer that doesn't regularly handle such cases.

We Can Help

Our lawyers are experienced maritime lawyers.  All our lawyers are Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.  And we have handled hundreds of maritime injury and death cases successfully.

Please take a few minutes to review this site.  You can also visit our firm's main website at www.vbattorneys.com.  Or visit our special maritime news blog at www.themaritimelawyer.com. 

Once you've reviewed our information and past results, you can call toll free at 877.724.7800 for a free initial consultation with one of the firm's founding partners.

Library for Maritime Injury & Death Cases:

• Benzene Exposure Causes Maritime Injury   
  Description: Benzene exposure on a drilling rig or other vessel can lead to serious health problems, including leukemia. This article discusses benzene exposure and the rights of injured maritime workers. Contact a maritime injury attorney today at the law office of Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C. at 713.224.7800 for a legal consultation.
• Spinal Cord Injury Sustained Offshore   
  Description: Maritime workers frequently sustain serious injuries, including spinal cord injuries. Vujasinovic & Beckcom discuss the symptoms and treatment of a spinal cord injury that occurred offshore, as well as the compensation available for the injured maritime worker. Contact our maritime lawyers at (877) 724-7800 for advice regarding your case.
• Burn – A Common Maritime Injury   
  Description: A burn is a common maritime injury suffered by seamen. This article discusses the causes of burns and the various classifications. Contact our maritime lawyers today at (877) 724-7800 for advice regarding your maritime accident case.
• Traumatic Brain Injury Caused from Maritime Accident   
  Description: Offshore workers are often the victims of traumatic brain injury. Vujasinovic & Beckcom discuss TBI cases caused by offshore accidents. Contact our offshore injury lawyers at (877) 724-7800 for advice regarding your maritime injury case.
• Some tips and tricks for Jones Act and maritime injury cases   
  Description: Board certified lawyer Brian Beckcom reveals the truth about hiring a maritime injury or Jones Act attorney for your case
• Compensation under the Death on the High Seas Act   
  Description: A family member who has lost a loved one who was killed on the high seas may be entitled to compensation under the Death on the High Seas Act. Vujasinovic & Beckcom give an extensive overview of this law and the compensation available for surviving family members. Contact our maritime lawyers at (877) 724-7800 for advice regarding your DOHSA case.
• 7 critical questions to ask any attorney you are considering hiring for your Jones Act or maritime injury case   
  Description: Jones Act injury and accident attorney Brian Beckcom explains how to hire the right attorney for your Jones Act or Maritime Injury or accident case.
• Head Injuries that Occur Offshore   
  Description: Head injuries frequently occur within the maritime industry. Vujasinovic & Beckcom give an overview of head injuries that happen offshore, including the compensation available. Contact our Jones Act lawyers at (877) 724-7800 for advice regarding your offshore head injury case.
• Why Do I Need a Maritime Attorney if I was Offered a Settlement?   
  Description: Even if you have been offered a settlement for your offshore injury, you should contact a maritime attorney before accepting the offer. In this article, Vujasinovic & Beckcom discuss how you can benefit from hiring an experienced maritime lawyer. Contact our maritime lawyers at (877) 724-7800 for advice regarding your offshore injury case.
• Tricks Offshore Employers Use on Injured Workers   
  Description: Some tricks employers use when you are injured offshore and how to avoid falling for those tricks.

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Frequent Questions for Maritime Injury & Death Cases:

• Will I get fired or "blacklisted" if I hire a lawyer or pursue a legal claim after getting hurt offshore?

Case Results for Maritime Injury & Death Cases:

• Jones Act employer and crewboat company pay injured seaman $1,495,000.00 to settle claims involving injury on crewboat during transport to shore

Awarded: $1,495,000

Blog for Maritime Injury & Death Cases

• Drilling Rig Workers at Risk of Harmful Benzene Exposure
• Fired for reporting a safety violation? You have legal rights
• Coping with a Spinal Cord Injury from a Maritime Accident
• Jones Act settlement - Insurance companies will try to cheat you
• Injured offshore worker obtains settlement for back injury case
• An Offshore Fall Can Result in Traumatic Brain Injury
• Mr. Beckcom publishes new article on hiring an attorney for your Jones Act or maritime injury case
• Helicopter crashes in Gulf of Mexico result in new rules from the FAA and NTSB
• Offshore Workers and Spinal Cord Injuries
• New article by Mr. Beckcom about hiring an attorney for your Jones Act or maritime injury case
• Mr. Beckcom publishes new article on seaman's rights to medical treatment and living expenses
• Helicopter crash cases - Free Special Report released
• Should PHI helicopter company be grounded after second fatal crash in less than a year?
• All 9 victims of PHI helicopter crash in Gulf of Mexico identified
• PHI Helicopter crash kills 8, injures 1 in Gulf of Mexico
• Helicopter accident in Gulf of Mexico kills 3 oil rig workers
• Ferry injury case leads to good court decision for injured passengers
• Widow of deceased barge worker sues barge company under Jones Act
• Man Injured on Norweigian Cruise Line cruise ship near Miami

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