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I want to thank my attorney and his secretary for the kindness I was treated with. I want to express my gratitude because they valued my rights without discriminating my race, color, or religion.

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.

Sincerely,

Walter W.
Office Manager
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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Texas Injury Library

Our legal Library provides important and timely information to help you understand, and research, your particular personal injury or Maritime legal situation. You may research our Library by the practice area pertaining to your case. We trust you will find information that answers many of the questions you have after a serious accident. Research our Library BEFORE you make important decisions about your case. If you have questions about any of our Library articles, please do not hesitate to contact our Texas personal injury lawyers or Maritime law attorneys Toll Free at (877) 724-7800 and we will answer your questions. We will also give you a free review of your case if you request it.

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Truck / 18 Wheeler Accidents:

AIG insurance company offers ZERO pre-trial, but now must pay $734,191 jury verdict in Harris County lawsuit handled by VB lawyers.
Description: VB Houston Truck Accident Attorneys hit AIG insured with $734,191 jury verdict in truck accident lawsuit in Harris County, Texas. The insurance company offered NOTHING pretrial.
Defense expert William L. Quintanilla admits under oath he makes $750,000 per year on lawsuit work.
Description: Houston Personal Injury Lawyer obtains testimony from William Quintanilla, a defense vocational rehabilitation expert, that he makes $750,000 per year on lawsuit work.
FREE Resources for Liberty TX Truck Accident Victims
Description: Injured in a truck wreck in Liberty, Texas? You are not alone – our experienced Texas truck accident attorneys have handled a variety of tractor trailer and 18 wheeler cases in Liberty and neighboring cities. Here Liberty truck crash victims will find a wealth of FREE information to help them protect their rights after a serious tractor trailer accident.
Beaumont Truck Accident Victims: Don’t Ruin Your Case! Get help HERE!
Description: Beaumont tractor trailer accident victims and their families have to act quickly to protect themselves after a serious truck wreck. With an army of well-paid lawyers, sneaky insurance adjustors and biased investigators, many trucking companies have some major advantages on their side.
Houston Truck Rules Violation Attorney explains how rule violations cause accidents.
Description: Houston Truck Accident Lawyer explains how violations of the trucking regulations lead to accidents.
Houston Trucker Qualification Rules Attorney discusses how the trucking regulations are designed to prevent unqualified truckers on our roadways.
Description: Houston Trucker Qualification Rules Attorney discusses the trucking regulation requirements as to truck driver qualifications.
Houston Untrained Trucker Lawyer explains what trucking companies must do to train their drivers or confirm they have received the proper training.
Description: Houston Trucker Training Rules Lawyer discusses what trucking companies must do to train their drivers.
Houston Trucker Fatigue Lawyer explains trucking rules designed to prevent fatigue truckers from driving on our roadways.
Description: Houston Trucker Fatigue Attorney explains how trucking companies are supposed to prevent tired truckers from driving on our roadways.
Houston Unsupervised Trucker Attorney discusses how trucking companies are supposed to supervise their truck drivers.
Description: Houston Unsupervised Truck Driver Attorney explains how trucking companies are supposed to supervise their drivers.
Houston Reckless Trucker Lawyer discusses the rules designed to keep reckless and careless truckers off of our roadways.
Description: Houston Reckless Trucker Attorney discusses the dangers of careless or reckless driving by truckers.
Houston Mechanical Truck Failure Lawyer discusses trucking rules designed to keep large trucks operating safely.
Description: Houston Mechanical Truck Failure Attorney discusses rules designed to keep large trucks operating safely.
2009 Bus Crash Causation Study issued to Congress [PDF]
Description: The November 2009 bus crash report has been released to Congress, and is ready for public viewing.
2009 Report on Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts [PDF]
Description: Report on facts pertaining to large truck and bus crashes as of 2007
Driver Distraction in Commercial Vehicle Operations (2009) [PDF]
Description: Report on the dangers associated with driver distractions in commercial vehicles.
An Evaluation of Emerging Driver Fatigue Detection Measures & Technology (2009) [PDF]
Description: Study of how to try to supervise and monitor driver fatigue, which is associated with a high number of commercial vehicle crashes.
How truck accident cases can STUMP inexperienced attorneys
Description: Looking for a lawyer to help you with your tractor trailer accident case? Make sure you hire an attorney with REAL, PROVEN experience handling serious 18 wheeler cases. Why? There are a number of ways in which truck accident cases are different than “regular” auto accident cases, and a good attorney with a solid track record will know how to navigate the tricky waters of large truck accident litigation.
Do you need a BOARD CERTIFIED personal injury lawyer to handle your 18 wheeler injury case? Houston 18 Wheeler Accident Attorney discusses the advantages.
Description: Board Certified Houston 18 Wheeler Crash Lawyer cautions not to hire a lawyer for your 18 wheeler injury case until you have at least spoken to an attorney who is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law.
Houston 18 Wheeler Accident Attorney gives tips on how to hire the best lawyer for your 18 wheeler accident case.
Description: Houston 18 Wheeler Injury Lawyer notes that 18 wheeler wrecks are different than ordinary car accidents: don't hire the wrong lawyer for your 18 wheeler injury case.
Our Board Certified Houston Truck Accident Lawyers can help
Description: Our Board Certified Houston Truck Accident Lawyers know how to maximize the value of large truck accident cases.
Large Truck Fatality Statistics
Description: Every year, thousands of people are injured or killed in tractor-trailer accidents across the country. By all accounts, large trucks have a higher crash rate (measured as crashes per vehicle mile traveled) than passenger vehicles. Passenger vehicle occupants unfortunate enough to be involved in a crash with an 18-wheeler or other large truck are more likely to be seriously injured or killed than if they were involved in an accident with another passenger vehicle.
You may not need an attorney to help you settle your 18 wheeler accident case.
Description: Houston 18 wheeler accident attorney
Curious About HAZMAT Truck Accidents?
Description: Truck accidents can be very serious, harming the occupants of passenger vehicles with greater frequency than accidents involving other types of vehicles. Of special concern are crashes that involve trucks transporting hazardous materials, also known as HAZMAT trucks. This article shares some facts and statistics about HAZMAT truck accidents.
New Rules for Texas Truck Drivers
Description: A number of new driving laws went into effect on September first, a number of which will affect Texas truck drivers. These new laws change which state government organization has oversight of large truck operations, provide stiffer penalties for truckers involved in the trafficking of illegal aliens, change idling laws, and more. Of course, it remains to be seen if these laws will improve safety on Texas roads for all motor vehicle users.
Houston 18 Wheeler Injury Lawyer explains how truck drivers can cause serious traffic accidents
Description: Tractor trailer accidents kill hundreds of thousands of Americans every year, and many of these truck accidents are caused by driver error. Tired truck drivers, improperly inspected vehicles, failure to watch blind spots, inadequate following distances – these can all lead to serious traffic crashes, debilitating injuries, and death.
Houston 18 Wheeler Injury Attorney identifies the TOP 5 TRICKS trucking companies resort to when they are sued.
Description: Houston 18 Wheeler Accident Attorney identifies the top five ways in which trucking companies and their insurers try to avoid responsibility by trying to trick truck accident victims.
Truck Accidents Largely Caused by Driver Behavior
Description: It is easy for truck companies and their attorneys to blame weather, road conditions, or other factors for accidents that injure and kill Texans every day, but studies by the FMCSA tell us otherwise. After reviewing about two and a half years of data, experts have concluded that about 88 percent of all accidents involving a large truck were caused by driver behavior. The results of this study mean that more research will be done to determine how authorities can reduce the number of serious truck accidents on Texas roads.
Tired Tractor Trailer Drivers Can Cost Lives
Description: Fatigue is a serious issue for tractor trailer drivers, and a major concern of motorists who share the road with these large vehicles. Large trucks are more than twice as likely as passenger vehicles to be involved in a fatal multi-vehicle collision. Learn more about the dangers of tired truckers, and please contact Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C. at 713-224-7800 or 877-724-7800 for expert legal advice regarding your car or truck accident case.
Causes of Large Truck Accidents – the Large Truck Crash Causation Study
Description: Large truck accidents can result in serious injuries and even death. Vujasinovic & Beckcom discuss the findings of a recent study that examined the causes of large truck accidents. Call us today at (877) 724-7800 or (713) 224-7800 if you have been injured in a tractor-trailer accident.
How much should I expect in a settlement in a Texas truck accident case?
Description: Involved in a truck accident in Texas? Before you try to settle your case on your own, talk with the insurance company, sign any papers, or give a recorded statement, get information about various factors to consider when determining the fair and reasonable settlement for your case.
The Threat of Medically Unfit Truck Drivers
Description: Over seven years ago the NTSB made serious recommendations to the government agency charged with maintaining the safety of America’s trucking industry. Recent reports and news from congressional inquiries finds that the FMCSA has not only failed to implement these recommendations, but their inaction may have caused hundreds of unnecessary deaths.
How to wreck your Texas truck accident case before it even begins
Description: The State of Texas has some of the heaviest truck traffic in the world, and certainly in the United States.

As an unfortunate result, Texas has some of the highest truck accident rates in the United States.

For example, in 2003, Texas had 5040 fatal traffic accidents, of which 438 were fatal truck accidents. That number was higher than the previous year.

Houston has some of the highest truck traffic in the entire state of Texas (and in fact in the United States).

As a result, Houston has the highest truck accident rates in Texas.

Our law firm is a Houston-based Texas truck accident and injury firm. We handle car and truck accident cases every day.

We get called on a lot of cases. Unfortunately, we cannot handle all the car and truck accident cases clients want us to handle for them. Instead, we limit our car and truck accident cases to only those involving serious or permanent injury or wrongful death.
I was in a Houston truck accident and the insurance company wants me to give a recorded statement - What should I do?
Description: I was involved in a truck accident in Houston and the insurance company wants me to give a recorded statement -- What should I do?
Truck Safety Coalition Issues Truck Safety Report
Description: Truck Safety Coalition issues report naming the most deadly trucking states and grading the U.S. government's truck safety efforts.
2005 Truck Crash Deaths Per 100,000 Population
Description: Truck Safety Coalition issues report on the number of truck crash deaths per 100,000 people for every state.
Large Truck Fatalities By State 2001-05
Description: Truck Safety Coalition issues report on large truck fatalities in every state from 2001 through 2005.
Large Truck Crash Fact Sheet
Description: Facts on the dangers of large trucks.
The Truck Safety Advocate Summer / Fall 2005 Newsletter [PDF]
Description: Newsletter circulated by the Truck Safety Coalition.
Common misconceptions in Texas Truck Accident cases
Description: Common misconceptions in Texas Truck Accident Attorney
Texas Truck Accidents - Questions & Answers
Description: Questions and Answer from a Board Certified Texas Attorney on Texas Truck Accidents
Free Information About Texas Truck Accidents
Description: Texas & Houston Truck Accident Lawyers and Attorneys
Information You Must Know About Truck Accidents in Texas
Description: Texas Truck Accidents - Some information about truck accidents