VB Attorneys Law Library

• Jones Act & Maritime Law Attorneys
• FELA & Railroad Injury Attorney
• Texas Truck and Automobile Accident Attorneys
• Texas Workplace Injury Attorneys
• Texas Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Texas Accident & Injury Attorneys
• Texas Helicopter & Airplane Crash Cases
• Texas Dangerous Products Attorneys
• General

Jones Act & Maritime Law Attorneys:

• The insurance companies hate this book because it reveals all their tricks   
  Description: Have you been hurt offshore? Then you are probably being pressured by the insurance company to give a recorded statement, talk to the adjuster, see company doctors, or return to work before you are medically able. If so, you should order a copy of the book the insurance companies hate, The Insider's Guide to Winning Your Maritime Injury Case. It reveals the insurance company tricks.
• Will the company fire me or "blacklist" me if I assert my legal rights after being injured offshore?   
  Description: 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.
• Should I give a recorded statement to the insurance company after I am hurt offshore?   
  Description: Board certified maritime injury lawyer Brian Beckcom discusses whether you should give a recorded statement to your company after you are hurt offshore but before you hire your own attorney.
• Tips on lawyers and maritime injury and Jones Act cases   
  Description: Board certified lawyer Brian Beckcom reveals some "truths" about maritime injury and Jones Act cases and how to hire the right lawyer for your case.
• Hiring a lawyer for your Jones Act or maritime injury or accident case   
  Description: Jones Act lawyer Brian Beckcom explains how to hire the best attorney for your case and suggests seven important questions you should ask any attorney before hiring them for a Jones Act or maritime law case.

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FELA & Railroad Injury Attorney:

• Five things you must know if you have a railroad injury case   
  Description: Railroad injury case? Five things you must know to avoid de-railing your case.
• Railroad injury case? Get a Free Special Report and information package sent to your door or emailed to your computer   
  Description: Board certified attorney Brian Beckcom explains why you may not need a lawyer for your railroad injury case
• Myths and Facts about railroad injury cases   
  Description: Board-certified Texas railroad injury attorney uncovers myths about railroad accident cases and reveals the truth that the railroads may be hiding
• Am I required to hire a union lawyer or "Union Designated" lawyer for my railroad injury case?   
  Description: Railroad attorney Brian Beckcom explains why you are NOT required to hire a union lawyer or "union designated" lawyer for your FELA or railroad injury case.

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Texas Truck and Automobile Accident Attorneys:

• Don’t Make These Four Deadly Driving Mistakes   
  Description: Driving: It is something that many people take for granted, yet it is one of the greatest freedoms in this country – and paradoxically one of the most dangerous. There are a myriad causes for serious car and truck accidents on Texas roads and highways, but a few driver behaviors stand out. While most people know that driving while intoxicated or speeding are both illegal and dangerous, not everyone appreciates the danger of other driver actions like overcorrecting or swerving.
• Top 5 Causes of Texas Car and Truck Accidents   
  Description: There are a wide variety of factors that contribute to the hundreds of thousands of motor vehicle accidents in Texas every year. There are the expected factors like excessive speed and alcohol intoxication, but there are also factors like faulty evasive action and failure to yield on a left-hand turn. Not surprisingly, the top contributing factors in urban crashes are different than those in rural crashes, with one exception.
• Texas Motor Vehicle Crash Facts   
  Description: Motor vehicle occupants in Texas experience a large number of serious injuries and fatalities every year. While the number of traffic crashes on Texas roads and highways have gone down slightly from years past, there is still a death every 2 and a half hours. This article contains information about Texas motor vehicle fatalities, injuries, and DUI crash facts.
• Broken Bone Complications after a Serious Auto Accident   
  Description: Many types of injuries that auto accident victims can sustain after a crash can lead to devastating long-term complications. Badly broken bones can be especially problematic, as fractures can take a long time to heal and doctors can’t always be sure what type of issues might arise in the future. To ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve after a serious car or truck accident, make sure you speak with an experienced Texas attorney about your case as soon as possible.
• Auto Accident Injuries from Head-On Collisions   
  Description: The types of injuries that can be sustained in a head on collision are numerous and can be deadly. Head-on collisions account for only a small percentage of all accidents on Texas roads, yet they have a surprisingly high fatality rate. There are a number of ways that car or truck accident victims can suffer after a head-on crash. The hip, femur, tibia, knee, ankle, and feet are commonly affected in this type of accident.

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Texas Workplace Injury Attorneys:

• Untangling Workers’ Compensation: Contractor vs. Employee Status   
  Description: One of the grey areas in workers’ compensation accident cases is determining if the victim was an employee or a contractor at the time of injury. Employers like to classify their workers as contractors, as this saves them having to pay for and provide workers’ compensation insurance. However, the employer does not have the final say about your employment status – you can fight their claims in court.
• Crane Construction Accidents Continue to Kill and Injure Texas Workers   
  Description: A string of recent construction crane accidents that have injured and killed Texas construction workers highlights the sorry state of crane regulation in Texas. In fact, in thirty-five states there is no state-level public agency handling crane inspections mainly because there is no license requirement to operate a crane. Even states governed by OSHA’s federal arm don’t receive adequate inspection or oversight of construction sites.
• Construction Workers Suffer from Workplace Injuries   
  Description: On the job injuries are a serious issue for Texas workers, and none more so than construction workers. In Texas alone, 486 workers were killed in workplace related accidents in Texas. For some workers, their troubles only begin with a workplace injury – then they must face the challenge of dealing with their employer, supervisor, and deciding whether or not they really want to report their injury at all.
• Response to Motion to Apply Yemeni Law Filed by Nabors Drilling International Limited [PDF]   
  Description: This document is a legal brief prepared by V&B responding to a Defendant's request to apply the law of a foreign country.
• Response to Motion to Dismiss Case Filed by Nabors Drilling International Limited   
  Description: This document is a legal brief prepared by V&B responding to a Defendant's request to dismiss a premises liability case.

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Texas Motorcycle Accident Attorneys:

• Motorcycle Accident Injuries and Fatalities on the Rise   
  Description: Recently released data from NHTSA reveals good news for motorists – traffic accident injuries and fatalities have actually gone down. However, the picture isn’t so rosy for motorcycle riders, who saw an increase last year in both the number of motorcycle accident fatalities and motorcycle accident injuries. Data reveals that the statistics are particularly grim for older riders and those riding large-engine motorcycles.
• Cutting Your Commuting Costs? Consider Motorcycle Safety   
  Description: If you are considering cutting your commuting costs by going from four wheels to two, then take some time to consider some important motorcycle safety issues to make sure you don’t become an accident or fatality statistic. Older riders need to be especially careful on the road, and excessive speed and helmet use are also hot-button safety issues.
• Houston law firm files case for brain injured motorcyle rider   
• Motorcyclists and Drivers Need to Share the Road   
  Description: Motorcycle safety isn’t just an issue for motorcycle riders. There are steps that all vehicle drivers can take to better share the road with motorcycle riders in order to avoid serious injuries and fatalities from unnecessary traffic accidents.

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Texas Accident & Injury Attorneys:

• Swimming and summer camp safety: how to avoid tragedy   
  Description: Summer is a time of leisurely fun and exciting outdoor activities for children, especially children attending a summer camp. Particularly enjoyable are camps that include swimming as a part of their offerings. However, if the right safety measures are not in place and water safety is not properly enforced, the camp could literally be a death trap for your child. If you are planning to send your child away to a camp or club with water activities, please take some time to review this list of questions and advice.
• Board Certified Attorney explains how lawyers and insurance companies determine settlement value for injury and wrongful death cases in Texas   
  Description: Have you been injured in an accident Texas? Or has one of your loved ones been killed and you have a Texas wrongful death case? Before you talk to the insurance company, and before you settle your case, read this article and schedule an appointment to speak with Board Certified Personal Injury Attorney about the whether you are getting a fair settlement for your case.
• Gas Utility Explosion – How Safe is Natural Gas, Really?   
  Description: Several recent tragedies involving natural gas explosions – one of which destroyed two homes and killed a woman – highlight possible safety issues with this increasingly popular form or energy. Citizen and environmental concerns coupled with an under-funded regulatory agency all beg the question – how safe is natural gas in Texas, really?
• Houston Texas Attorney Explains "Wrongful Death" Cases   
  Description: Houston Texas Attorney Explains Wrongful Death Cases and Provides Links to Additional Information for Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Claims.
• How Safe is Your Home from Hidden Hazards?   
  Description: Most people feel safest at home. It’s where you probably spend most of your time, and you don’t have to worry about auto accidents, workplace injuries, unsafe truck drivers, or irate drivers when you’re safely tucked away at home. However, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that every year 33.1 million Americans are injured at home from dangerous consumer products. Because of this, we can all benefit from a few reminders about what to keep an eye out for at home.

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Texas Helicopter & Airplane Crash Cases:

• Are Aging Aircraft Really Safe?   
  Description: The recent emergency landing of a Qantas 747 jumbo jet because of a mysterious hole blown in its side has everyone asking – are aging aircraft really safe? Find out what the federal government is doing to keep track of aging aircraft issues, and how difficult it really is to determine when an airplane is too old to fly safely.
• Why Airplanes Crash Despite All Our Technology   
  Description: Why do airplanes crash or collide despite all of the software and computer technology available to us today? Experts have debated the reasons, including an over-reliance on technology, a lack of technological solutions for specific problems, and even software bugs in the computer programs themselves.
• Top 6 Aviation Safety Issues   
  Description: The NTSB maintains a list of “Most Wanted Transportation Safety Improvements for Aviation”, and all but one are rated as having an “unacceptable response” from the agency responsible for making the necessary changes – the FAA. Find out what these six desired improvements are, and what the FAA has been asked to do to make American aviation safer.

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Texas Dangerous Products Attorneys:

• Too Dangerous to be on the road - Fifteen Passenger Vans Should Be Recalled   
  Description: Various newspapers today are reporting the tragic story of 2 people killed and 13 injured on their way to a family vacation in Mexico. The family was driving from Fort Worth and the accident happened just south of San Antonio near the town of Natalia.
  
  According to reports, the right rear tire of the van blew out, causing the driver to lose control.
• Why Is There Lead in Our Children’s Toys?   
  Description: Despite all of the media coverage about lead in toys, some parents aren’t aware that lead can legally be used in some toys and that the CPSC doesn’t have the power to test or require pre-market testing of toys. Patronizing reputable retailers and keeping up to date with recalls are the best ways for parents to avoid the dangers of lead poisoning.
• The Hidden Dangers of Poorly Constructed Cribs   
  Description: Munire Furniture, Inc. recently recalled 24,000 cribs due to a faulty railing. This latest recall highlights the dangers of unsafe children’s products and highlights the importance of proper crib safety and preventive maintenance. However, even the best prevention cannot protect infants from dangerous products.
• Auto Recalls Increase in 2007 – Should you be Concerned?   
  Description: 2007 was a banner year for automobile recalls, which were up 30% from the previous year. Ironically, the manufacturer with the fewest recalls may have more issues with safety than the one with the highest number of recalls. Find out more about the 2007 recalls, why they were so high in 2007, and the impact of the NHTSA TREAD Act on recall numbers
• Defective Products – Keeping up with Product Recalls   
  Description: Keeping up with product recalls is a daunting task for any consumer, however there are federal websites that attempt to make this task a little easier. While keeping up with recalls is a great idea, we have to ask – why are so many products being recalled in the first place? Are our government agencies out of touch? The attorneys at Vujasinovic & Beckcom are concerned about your safety and want to make sure you have the information you need to keep up-to-date on product recalls.

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