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Road Rage Accidents and Assaults
Most people have gotten mad enough behind the wheel to lay into the horn or flash an unsavory hand gesture. Some people cause crashes on purpose, tailgate to the extreme to provoke a wreck, or even outright assault the driver they’re mad at. Road rage assaults and accidents lead to fatalities and homicide cases regularly.…
Judge Declares Mistrial in Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit
In a lawsuit filed by the victim of a motorcycle accident, the judge declared a mistrial due to issues relating to the selection of jury members. No new date for retrial has been set in the case and the Presiding Superior Court Judge Kevin Brazile has stated that jurors will not be summoned for at…
Who Pays for the Damages on Electric Scooter Accidents?
Many Texans have experienced extensive injuries and damage because of Lime, Lyft scooters, Jump, Bird, and OJO. These scooter companies popped up overnight, and over the last year and a half, Texas cities have waged war. Many riders are hurt, more pedestrians are hurt, and a handful of people have died in electric scooter accidents.…
Motorcycle Crash on SH 195 in Texas Claims One Life
A tragic motorcycle crash that took place Tuesday, March 3, took the life of the unfortunate motorcyclist who died the next day. The accident took place on South State Highway 195. According to the details shared by the Killeen Police Department, the authorities were notified of a crash involving a motorcycle at about 2:30 p.m.…
Your BCA Update regarding COVID-19
The following letter is an update to BCA’s current clients in regards to COVID-19 First, we want to again thank you for entrusting your legal matter to our law firm. Over half of our lawyers have 30 years or more experience in providing first class legal services, and we are celebrating once again being…
Can a Sibling File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Unfortunately, siblings and grandparents are the two members of the “immediate” family that fall outside of the scope of who can file a wrongful death lawsuit. What happens is that in Texas, only the deceased’s children, spouse, or parents may file a wrongful death claim. These restrictions are put into place in an effort to…
Jefferson County Order Issued: Certain Courts will not hold jury trials due to Health & Safety concerns
A Jefferson County Order was issued on March 12, 2020, canceling any jury trials for the 58th, 60th, 136th, 172nd, 279th, 317th District Courts, and County Court at Law No.1 in Jefferson County. This was in response to the growing health concerns regarding Coronavirus. The order stated “In response to the growing health concerns about…
18-Wheeler Truck Hit in Force by an Amtrak Train
An 18-wheeler truck was hit by an Amtrak train in Cibolo, Texas, after it was stranded on the trucks due to poor vehicle clearance. The incident was captured on video by a driver nearby and shows the train hitting the truck in force, with the driver of the truck barely escaping the debris from the…
Brent Coon and Associates Law Firm wins $1.3M Railroad Worker Verdict
Following an eight-day jury trial in Visalia, CA, a Tulare County jury awarded Dennis Jordan $1.3M in damages. The case was tried by Brent Coon and Associate’s (BCA) California counsel James Morris and concluded March 01, 2020. The case was filed against his employer, Union Pacific, under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA). The…
Uber and Lyft Drivers that Drive Erratic or Put You In Danger
Is it possible that while someone was “on the job,” they decide to partake in erratic or even dangerous behavior? More than a handful of people now have stories of Uber, and Lyft rides gone wrong. From street racing to kidnapping and nearly everything in between. Uber or Lyft drivers are subject to the same…
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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…