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Maria G.
I am very pleased with attorney Curtis Bickers and the entire law firm for their diligence in handling my case. I would gladly recommend them to others and use them again if the need arises. Thank you very much and may God continually bless all of you.

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Walter W.
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Houston, Texas
Dear Curtis,

I would like to express my gratitude for the way you have taken care of this case. Thank you for your advice and encouragement during a time when I was completely bewildered by what needed to be done and how very much needed doing.

You and your staff made a very difficult time much easier for me and I appreciate your work on my behalf.

Sincerely,

Darlene R.
Dear Mr. Beckcom:

I never got a chance to say thank you for the wonderful job you did on my daughter's case. My daughter 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
I know that my attorney is good because he won my case and I would recommend him to others.
Words cannot express the thanks and gratefulness that we have for Vuk and his company. His tireless efforts and aggressive style meant the world to us and he changed our lives forever. I will always be loyal and grateful to V&B for taking on my case and being committed from the beginning until the end. I highly recommend these guys with 100% assuredness that they will work hard for you and help you receive what you deserve.

Mark S.
Mechanic
Pasadena, Texas
From the moment I came to this law firm, I felt peace in my heart. You all were my voice. Thank you Mr. Curtis, you are a great attorney. I want to especially thank you for your effort and dedication and the good heart you put in my case. You are very professional. God Bless you always.

Alba

Therapist
Houston, Texas
Sincere thanks for this depo ... really excellent ... Beckcom/the firm is tops ... for such exhaustive preparation ... WOW ... what a depo.

Houston lawyer commenting on deposition of defense orthopedic doctor taken by V&B
Your law firm did a great job getting the case settled. You were helpful and I would recommend you to anyone.

Betty J. Richmond

Retired
Houston, Texas
Brian & Curtis

Thank you for all you've done for me in regards to my case.

Sincerely

-Raymond S.

Seafood Worker
Deltona, Florida
I would like to thank Brian Beckcom and his staff for their professionalism and their support. . . I knew when I met Brian that he was more than qualified to handle my father's wrongful death case . . .if I needed his help again I wouldn't hesitate to call.

Sabrina M, U.S. Air Force enlisted

Houston, Texas
Just when we thought we would never find someone who would listen to our story, V&B opened their doors to us. For one month, I spoke to 25 lawyers and the answer I received was "your case is a lost case, no one will ever represent you."

Aridana Perez (mother of Miguel Perez, Jr., auto accident victim)
Houston, Texas
I'd like to thank the staff at Vujasinovic & Beckcom for the professionalism and courtesy they displayed on my case.

Kurt R., Houston, Texas
I also have a heart full of gratitude for the way you presented such an excellent court case on behalf of me and my kids.

Gloria H., Wichita, Kansas
Brian, I recommend your maritime book highly. I also happily recommend you, personally.

-Captain Jim Vickers
I sat on one of your juries early this year. I observed your eloquence and complete passion....you seem to be a man of utmost qualifications.

- Juror on one of Vuk's cases (name withheld)
Vuk, it has been such a wonderful experience working with you and your staff. Thank you so much for all the hard work that you did to help my family and I survive through the most difficult time of our lives.

Phuong N.
Houston, Texas
I was injured in an auto accident in Houston, and was referred to Vuk by another attorney. I couldn't work as a result of the accident and desperately needed back and knee surgery.. . . Vuk was able to get me a generous settlement within about a year of taking my case.

Steven R.
Deer Park, Texas
After my two-year old son was killed by an 18-wheeler driver and me and my daughter were badly injured, we hired Brian and Vuk to represent us on the recommendation of another lawyer.

This was the hardest time in our lives and it was great knowing we had you there to represent us.

Justin and Sonya H., Splendora, Texas

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Car Accidents

10/27/2009
Tom Foster
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The federal government crackdown on distracted driving

The federal government is taking a strong stand against what some consider a national epidemic: distracted driving. Distracted driving includes activities like using a cell phone (with or without a hands-free device), sending or receiving text messages, programming a GPS, looking for songs on a music player and much more.

At a national Distracted Driving Summit this month, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood joined others in speaking out against this growing phenomenon. Drivers who text, email, make calls or perform other distracting activities put their own lives and the lives of other motorists at risk.

Secretary LaHood quoted statistics from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) showing that distracted driving contributed to about 6,000 deaths on American roads last year and more than 500,000 were injured.

LaHood would like to see a permanent restriction on the use of cell phones and other electronic devices by rail, truck, interstate and school bus drivers. The Department of Transportation is expected to issue a directive calling for these permanent restrictions.

President Obama has taken action to reduce distracted driving among federal employees. He signed an executive order directing federal employees not to text while driving government vehicles or while driving private vehicles on government business.

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Truck / 18 Wheeler Accidents

9/29/2009
Tom Foster
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Are hazmat trucks really dangerous?

Hazmat trucks – those that transport hazardous materials around the United States – account for a relatively small percent of annual traffic accidents, but crashes they are involved in can be quite dangerous depending on the type of cargo being transported.

One major risk factor is cargo release. If hazardous materials are released in a collision, they can expose the truck driver, other motorists and the environment to explosions, fire, or toxic fumes. Even though there aren’t many hazmat crashes that happen (an average of 64 a year) there is a 50 percent greater probability of a spill than for non-hazmat trucks.

The reason that hazmat cargoes have a higher spill rate than non-hazmat cargoes is partially due to the different distributions of truck body type. Hazardous materials – especially flammable liquids like gasoline, diesel fuel and heating oil – are typically transported in tank bodies. On the other hand, only about 10 percent of non-hazmat cargoes are transported in tank bodies.

Tank bodies are the type of truck body most prone to spillage. About 35.7 percent of hazmat tank body trucks involved in fatal crashes spilled during the crash. For comparison, 28.9 percent of flatbed cargo bodies containing hazardous materials spilled in a fatal crash and 19.2 percent of van type hazmat cargo bodies spilled in a fatal crash.

The most common cause of cargo spill-related death for individuals killed in a crash with a tractor trailer carrying hazardous cargo was exposure to gasoline. However, the majority of hazmat truck accident victims are killed the usual way – the force of a high speed collision with a much larger vehicle. On rare occasions, hazardous cargo can spill and complicate the accident but truck accidents are serious for motorists no matter what the cargo.

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9/29/2009
Tom Foster
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$24 million verdict for man injured in serious truck crash

A man seriously injured in 2004 when his SUV collided with an Illinois Department of Transportation (DOT) truck has been awarded a record $24 million by a Cook County jury.

The victim, Andrzej Chraca, was so severely injured that he is now a paraplegic. According to police, the accident happened at an intersection and both drivers claim that the other driver ran a red light. Each driver sued the other because there was no clear fault in the case, and the jury favored Chraca over the also seriously injured IDOT truck driver.

Chraca fractured a vertebra in his spine and is unable to walk without leg braces, canes or a walker. He has not been able to return to work since the accident and relies on a wheelchair for mobility, according to someone close to him.

Spine injuries can be very serious, leading to unexpected long-term consequences, a compromised quality of life, and difficulty pursuing work or leisure activities. This case is an example of what a skilled truck accident attorney can do for a badly injured client. The award is especially impressive considering that the victim was also being sued by the IDOT driver.

No matter how bleak your situation may seem after an accident, never give up hope. If you’re suffering after a major truck accident or any other kind of traffic collision, don’t despair – attorneys like those on our skilled legal team can make a real difference in your life, too.

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