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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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Why your railroad employer doesn’t like FELA

If you are injured while working for a railroad, you may not be covered by workers’ compensation insurance. This is where FELA comes into play. FELA, the Federal Employers Liability Act, gives you – the railway employee – the right to sue your employer for damages if you are injured while working.

FELA is not popular among rail companies. Why? There are a number of reasons:

No cap on damages. FELA allows injured rail workers to receive greater compensation for their injuries than workers covered by state workers’ compensation insurance. Railroads would love for their workers to be covered by workers’ comp instead of FELA. For example, if you lose a leg in a construction accident, you will probably receive a fixed amount of compensation for your injury under workers’ comp. However, if you lose a leg while working for a railroad you could file a FELA lawsuit against your employer and receive much greater compensation for your injury.
Low burden of proof. If you are injured while working for a railroad and you file a FELA claim, you have to show that the railroad was somehow at fault. However, you don’t have to prove that they were 100 percent at fault, you merely must show that the railroad’s negligence played a small part in your accident. The standards for establishing a burden of proof are much lower than those in standard personal injury cases.
Successful FELA lawsuits can be expensive. If you win your FELA case, the railroad could have to pay you a handsome amount of compensation. A successful FELA case can result in compensation for your past and future lost wages, your past and future medical bills, and your past and future pain, suffering and mental distress.
Negligent employees can receive compensation under FELA. Even if you were partially at fault for the accident that caused your injuries, you can still receive damages from your employer under FELA. FELA uses something called ‘comparative negligence’, which means that whoever settles your case will establish how much at fault you were (example, 25 percent) and how much at fault the railroad was (75 percent). They will then award you the appropriate percentage of damages (in our example, you would receive $75,000 of a $100,000 lawsuit if the railroad was 75 percent negligent).

Are you worried that you have developed an injury or illness while working for a railway? You don’t need to fight on your own to receive payment from your employer. An experienced FELA railroad attorney will make sure that your rights are respected and that you receive the compensation you deserve for your injuries. Please contact the lawyers at the Houston based law firm of Vujasinovic & Beckcom for assistance, and find out more about what a skilled FELA attorney can do for you.

Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C

1001 Texas Avenue, Suite 1020

Houston, TX 77002

Phone: 713.224.7800

Fax: 713.224.7801