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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.

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Retired
Houston, Texas
Brian & Curtis

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

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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

10/22/2009
Brian Beckcom
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Pay attention to automobile recalls to avoid a Texas car accident

Paying attention to recalls to ensure that you are not driving a vehicle that may have a factory defect is important in preventing car accident injuries. Even the most well-cared-for cars can have overheating engines, steering problems, or tire issues caused by a problem at the factory where the car was manufactured.

Read the following recalls, as reported by New York Times:

• The Volvo recall affects about 17,600 2008-9 S80, V70 and XC70 models. Volvo said the radiator fan may stop working due to a "software programming error," which may cause the vehicle to overheat so quickly that "the driver may not have sufficient time to react" to warning lights, the automaker said.

• Ducati is recalling 732 of its 2009 1198 S, 1098 R and F1098 S Streetfighter models. The manufacturer said the right fork could develop a crack, which "may lead to a loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a crash."

• Harley-Davidson is recalling about 11,000 of its 2008 and 2009 FLSTSB, its 2008 FXSTSSE2 and 2009 FXSTSSE3 models because the acorn stud at the brake reaction link may fall out. If this occurs the front brake and fender assembly would no longer be adequately retained. This condition could lead to a crash and potential injury or death to the rider.

If you or someone you know has suffered injury in an automobile accident, contact Texas car accident injury attorney Brian Beckcom immediately at 877.724.7800.

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10/20/2009
Brian Beckcom
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Jury find UDOT and subcontractor 80% responsible in fatal car accident case

$4.4 million was awarded to the widow and children of Utah man who suffered fatal injuries in 2006 after he tried to swerve around stopped traffic near a bridge reconstruction project on the interstate, striking other cars.

Due to a Utah state law that caps damages against the state, as well as the fact that the jury found the victim 20% responsible for his own accident, the amount of damages will be reduced by almost $2 million.

The lawsuit claimed that the Department of Transportation and a subcontractor working on the bridge construction failed to post necessary warning signs to drivers, and that they had not given drivers sufficient warning about the construction.

If you or someone you know has suffered injury from a Houston, Texas automobile accident, contact Texas car accident injury attorney Brian Beckcom immediately at 877.724.7800.

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10/18/2009
Brian Beckcom
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Safety standards becoming tougher for new cars

A recent Wall Street Journal article reported that The Insurance Institute will not grant its "top safety pick" award to any vehicle that doesn't earn a "good" rating on its new test of roof strength, starting with the 2010 models.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is also preparing a more-rigorous crash-testing system for 2011 models starting early next year. The NHTSA's new safety rating system will include a tough new side-impact test, which involves smashing vehicles into a pole, and a new overall safety-rating score.

While it doesn't mean that vehicles that do not receive this "top" safety pick are not safe, the NHTSA and the Insurance Institute are hoping that pressure will be put on manufacturers to take vehicles to a higher level of safety.

If you or someone you know has suffered injury from a Houston, Texas automobile accident, contact Texas car accident injury attorney Brian Beckcom immediately at 877.724.7800.

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10/17/2009
Brian Beckcom
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Never exaggerate how your injury has impacted your life

If you exaggerate how an injury has impacted your life, you are putting yourself at risk to be "set-up" by the defense side. For example, if you claim that you cannot lift anything due to a car accident, but the defense attorneys for the at-fault party or their insurance company believes otherwise, they could send out private investigators to find out the truth. If you are caught lifting weights at the gym, your claim could plummet to nothing.

Insurance companies are not beyond hiring private investigators, having someone engage you in conversation to find out the true extent of your injuries, or having someone follow you with a video camera without your knowledge.

Be honest about the impact your Houston, Texas car accident injuries have had on your life. Being honest and getting fair compensation is far less risky than lying and potentially getting nothing.

If you or someone you know has suffered injury in an automobile accident, contact Texas car accident injury attorney Brian Beckcom immediately at 877.724.7800.

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Maritime Injury Attorney Blog

BP spreads the blame in its internal report on Deepwater Horizon

Date: 09/08/2010

What determines the value of a back case?

Date: 09/08/2010

Medical expenses

Loss of wages

Pain and suffering

Back and neck injuries are wild cards in company continuation plans

Date: 09/06/2010

If you’re a mariner and your employer asks you to sign a waiver to keep you from suing them in exchange for a temporary raise, there’s something very important to keep in mind.

Back and neck injuries can often begin as dormant volcanoes without producing debilitating pain until months later. If your company has its way, you will be SOL—shot out of luck—without recourse to receive adequate medical treatment after they convinced you to take a temporary raise instead.

Tanker company OSG is one such employer that is trying this strategy as part of an industry-wide effort to convince seafarers to sign away their Jones Act rights. Under their “Salary Continuation Plan,” the company would give a 50 percent increase in base wages and union benefits for two months in exchange for waiving all future rights to sue for medical compensation.

Read more in our story Shipping companies trying to buyout seamen’s Jones Act rights.

See the OSG Salary Continuation Plan here.

So if you injure your back and neck and don’t feel too bad at first, remember that if three months later the pain becomes debilitating, your shipping company will say, “Tough Luck. You signed away your right to do anything about it.”

Before you sign a salary continuation plan, or even if you already have signed one, consult with an experienced maritime law firm to see where you stand.