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What Our Clients Say

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What exactly is a “Jones Act seaman”?

You’ll hear this term a lot when talking about a Jones Act case. In order for you to qualify for the protections afforded by the Jones Act, you first have to determine if you are a Jones Act seamen.

It isn’t as easy as you might think. Sometimes the particular facts in your case, like how and where you were injured and what you were doing at the time can affect whether or not you can be considered a Jones Act seaman.

In general, to be considered a Jones Act seaman you have to be on the crew of a vessel or a fleet of vessels under common ownership (see the FAQ about “vessels” for more on this term). In addition, the work you perform must contribute towards the function or mission of the vessel.

Finally, you have to have a strong connection with the vessel you work on. This means that you have to spend a good amount of time working on the vessel and the type of work you do has to be integral to the vessel’s functioning. Merely being on a boat when you were hurt is not enough to classify you as a Jones Act seaman.

Since it is so difficult to nail down this definition, talk to an experienced maritime law attorney about what it means to be a Jones Act seaman. A good maritime lawyer will be able to review the details in your case and give you more specific information.