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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.
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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

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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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The Hidden Dangers of Poorly Constructed Cribs

When a parent puts their baby down in a crib they expect the crib to provide a safe and comfortable place for their baby to sleep. Often parents have done their very best to research cribs and crib bedding, looking for safety features and cribs with favorable product ratings. Mother and father may carefully follow the instructions when putting the bed together, attempting to ensure a safe haven for their sleeping babe.

Even when a parent has “done their homework” and bought what they assume to be a safe crib the worst can happen. The latest recall is of a crib produced in Indonesia by Munire Furniture, Inc. The cribs do not allow the mattress to be lowered enough, posing a serious threat to children as they become more mobile and are able to stand in their crib. If the mattress is not low enough babies may topple out. This fall can be dangerous and even deadly.

Too Many Cribs Cause Injury and Death

This latest product recall is just another in a long list of recalled cribs and crib parts. In 2007 nearly 1.5 million cribs and play yards were recalled. The recalls often affect cribs that were not made to stand the test of time. They may lose screws, the wood may splinter, or parts may become loose over time. After less than a year of normal use cribs have been know to quite literally fall apart. While it is best to never buy used cribs or to use cribs for many years, there are also new products that are faulty from the beginning.

A recall on a crib made by Simplicity was too late for three families who lost their children after they were strangled between a faulty side rail and the mattress. Seven infants were trapped but survived and over 50 complaints were filed before anything was done. It took the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) two years to pick up that the crib that had killed a nine month old baby. This delay, along with the lack of action on the part of the manufacturer, speaks to the gap between reported injuries and an active recall.

According to their most recent data, CPSC reported 43 deaths and 12,400 injuries a year involving cribs and play yards. Though not all of these injuries and deaths were related to faulty products, even one death due to a badly made crib is too many.

There Are Ways to Prevent Tragedy

First of all parents must keep tabs on the latest crib recalls. Even if you have not heard that your crib has been recalled be sure to check the recall list often to ensure your crib is not mentioned. Even if your particular crib is not on the recalled crib list, you can check consumer product ratings for your crib to see if you have purchased a safe and reliable crib, crib mattress and bedding set. Though checking recall lists and knowing your crib offers no guarantee, you may feel better knowing that you are up to date on the latest crib safety news.

In addition to these steps, there are some safety measures you can take to ensure your little one is safe in their bed. You can inspect your crib, either before purchasing it or during its use, using the following crib safety tips:

The Crib:

The cribs’ slats should be no wider than 2-3/8 inches apart. This is about the size of a soda can.
Head and foot boards should have no cut outs or open areas.
The crib mattress should be able to be lowered as baby grows older and is able to stand.
Posts on the ends of the cribs should not stick up more than 1/16^th of an inch.
It may be wise to buy a crib that sits lower to the floor. If your child climbs out of the crib the height is much less and therefore safer for your baby.

The crib itself is not the only product that needs careful inspection. Mattresses and bedding can be very dangerous if not used properly. Here are some important tips for ensuring your crib accessories are safe:

Crib Mattresses:

Mattresses should fit snugly all the way around the crib allowing no more than two fingers to pass between the crib sides and the mattress.

Blankets and Pillows:

Never place a pillow in the crib with your infant or child.
Do not place stuffed animals in the crib with your baby as they can cause suffocation.
There should be no loose bedding in or around your babies crib. This goes for wall hangings and quilts hanging on the side of the crib.

Bumpers:

Bumpers can be dangerous and are best left off of cribs.
If you choose to use a bumper make sure it is not pillow like or overly stuffed.
Remove the bumper as soon as your child can stand to ensure they don’t use it to climb out of the crib.
Be sure bumpers are tied or snapped securely to each corner and in the middle of each side.

General Crib Safety:

The crib should be inspected often to check for loose or broken parts.
Be sure the crib is not near a window or any wall decorations.
New, unused cribs are always best.

Inherit Design Flaws are the Responsibility of the Manufacturer

No amount of diligence can foresee a defective crib. Even if you have bought what you believe to be a safe product there may be inherent flaws. When these flaws cause harm, the buyer has every right be angry. When buying a new product one assumes it will be safe and free of defects. We know that this not always the case and statistics show the problem getting worse instead of better. If your child has been harmed by a dangerous product and you believe that a faulty product is to blame please do not hesitate to contact Vujasinovic & Beckcom immediately.

Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C
1001 Texas Avenue, Suite 1020
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: 713.224.7800
Fax: 713.224.7801