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One Killed, Pregnant Women Injured in DUI Crash
A DUI accident that took place in Philadelphia has resulted in the death of one man and serious injuries to a pregnant woman. The incident took place on the night of Wednesday, May 13. It was reported to the authorities around 9:30 p.m. According to the details shared by the authorities, the tragic crash happened…
What Happens If The Other Driver Took Off?
You hear about it on the news, but it has actually happened to you. A hit and run crash are devastating. Not only because you were in a wreck but because someone didn’t have the decency to stop. If the other driver takes off on you, then you should call for help. Contact your local…
Teenage Girl Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Hesperia
A teenage girl died due to the injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash that took place on Tuesday, April 28. The tragic incident occurred in San Bernardino County, California. The County Coroner’s Office released the identity of the victim. The teen was identified as Tristyn Shae Madole, 17, of Victorville. Madole was traveling as a…
How To Prepare Your Teenagers For Their First Car Accident
Preparing your teen for anything can be a struggle. They’re taking on new responsibilities, and sometimes they just seem so stubborn. Not only does your teen have their own ideas for what is right and wrong, but they often want to figure things out for themselves. You can help your teen prepare by giving them…
Couple Killed in East Texas Crash
A multi-vehicle crash in East Texas claimed the life of a Shreveport couple last Thursday. The accident happened just before 10 p.m. at the intersection of FM-1999 and FM-9 in the area of Karnack. The Texas Department of Public Safety said 48-year-old Melanie H. Coffman and her boyfriend Richard Phillips, 54, died. The two were…
Can You File a Wrongful Death Claim in a House Fire?
Public housing rented apartments, and even in your own home, a house fire can spark and lead to loss of life. There are countless people that could be responsible, and it may be likely that you can’t file a wrongful death claim. The biggest question that comes to mind when deciding if there’s a case…
Single-Vehicle Accident Causes Serious Injuries to Teen
A single-vehicle accident that took place on March 31, Tuesday, left a teen with serious injuries. The crash happened on Raguet Street in Lufkin. According to the details shared by the police, the incident was reported early in the morning at about 2:30 a.m. The victim who sustained injuries in the crash has been identified…
Medical Malpractice for Prescribing Opioids?
Can you sue your doctor for chronically prescribing your opioid that it turns out you may not have needed? Pain killers are common prescriptions, but for short-term pain, there’s no need for opioids, and many doctors have spent years handing them out quite literally like Halloween candy. When you choose to break that cycle and…
Brentwood Entertainment Complex: Facility open to general public during pandemic
The Country Club of Texas golf facility in Beaumont is opening to outdoor park use for the residents of Jefferson County during the shelter in place practices due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The golf course has 5 miles of paved sidewalks and 150 acres of land with an abundance of trees, landscaping, ponds, and…
Single-Vehicle Accident Causes Serious Injuries to Teen
A single-vehicle accident that took place on March 31, Tuesday, left a teen with serious injuries. The crash happened on Raguet Street in Lufkin. According to the details shared by the police, the incident was reported early in the morning at about 2:30 a.m. The victim who sustained injuries in the crash has been identified…
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BCA ATTORNEY ROBERT A. SCHWARTZ HONORED BY TEXAS BAR FOUNDATION
12:00PM CST – Wednesday April 11, 2024 – Mr. Robert A. Schwartz with Brent Coon & Associates has been elected to membership in the Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation. Fellows of the Foundation are selected for their outstanding professional achievements and their demonstrated commitment to the improvement of the justice system throughout the state…
Texas City BP explosion attorney hasn’t seen “any change” in industry regulation
Sunday marks 20 years since an isomerization unit explosion at what was BP’s Texas City oil refinery killed 15 people and injured about 180 others, resulting in one of the deadliest refinery explosions in the country’s history. Beaumont Attorney Brent Coon represented many of those injured in the 2005 blasts, including Eva Rowe, whose mother…
TEXAS LAWYER – Judge Spends 3 Hours Explaining His Decision
TEXAS LAWYER – January 17, 2025 – By Adolfo Pesquera A judge sympathetic to the hundreds of victims of the massive Port Neches refinery explosion was not able to convince the defendant corporation to pay $292 A proposed plea agreement between federal prosecutors and TPC Group that involved negotiations that excluded the crime victims, fell…