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What Our Clients Say

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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But please understand that nothing on this website is meant to provide legal information about your specific case, create an attorney-client relationship, or imply that the results of your legal case will be the same as some other case.

Why Is There Lead in Our Children’s Toys?

Lead poisoning has been in the news a great deal this year, most notably the massive toy recalls from well-known companies like Mattel and RC2, the makers of the popular Thomas the Tank Engine Toys. You and your children may be frustrated about having to get rid of some favorite toys, and you may be concerned about buying more toys for your children. Toys that could end up being dangerous.

Toy manufacturers and toy stores have been taking steps to ensure that the products you buy are safe, but you may be surprised about what the law allows in regard to lead in toys.

Legal Lead Levels

Many parents are surprised to find out that manufacturers may in fact use lead to make toys for children. The main use of lead is to make plastic parts more malleable, so toys with soft, bendable pieces may very well contain legal amounts of lead. On the other hand, lead paint on toys has been banned since 1978 in the United States. The problem is that this ban isn’t in place in all countries, so toys purchased elsewhere – or toys imported and sold by less than reputable manufacturers – could still be coated with lead paint.

How Lead in Toys is Dangerous

You may not be alarmed to find out that your plastic toys contain lead – until you consider how plastic breaks down over time. Air, exposure to soap, and sunlight all contribute to a slow breakdown of plastic, and this degradation can cause lead to separate out and form a dust that can be ingested by your child. Children are especially vulnerable to lead poisoning because their bodies absorb lead at a much faster rate than adults. Since lead is a heavy metal, it does not break down and is difficult – if not impossible – to remove from a child or adult who is affected. The best defense is to avoid lead exposure all together.

What are the Government and Manufacturers Doing?

While lead paint may be illegal in American toys, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the federal agency which has issued the recalls we’ve all heard about lately, does not have pre-market jurisdiction over toy sales. This means that it isn’t possible for them to test or require testing of toys before they are sold. It has fallen to manufacturers and toy stores to voluntarily ensure the safety of toys sold to the American public.

The CPSC has many critics, and many who would like to see the relatively small agency’s role and powers expanded in order to better protect the American public. However, since manufacturers’ reputations are on the line when it comes to toy safety, many choose to have their products tested by independent labs. Labs rely on standards maintained by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and toys that pass the tests receive a letter of approval which is sent to toy retailers.

This is one reason that parents should try to shop only with retailers they trust. Reputable retailers will refuse to stock a toy unless they receive an acceptable letter of approval from one of these independent labs. Don’t be afraid to ask your favorite toy store what steps they take to ensure your child’s safety. In addition, regularly check recall information on the CPSC website, which allows you to sign up for email updates.

There is no excuse for toys that are sold with dangerous levels of lead in the paint or the plastic. If you think that you or someone you love has been affected by a dangerous product, our attorneys will work with you to make sure that the manufacturers and retailers responsible for allowing an unsafe product to be sold are held accountable. Please contact Vujasinovic & Beckcom today and find out how we can help you secure the compensation you and your family deserve.

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