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Attorney Brent Coon comments on Jefferson County seeking other remedies on TPC Group
The next Town Hall meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 10th at 5:30PM. It will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Port Neches, located at 700 Central Drive, Port Neches, TX 77651. Thursday, February 27, 2020: As much as half the fines expected to be collected from TPC Group for eight…
2020 FREE use of Brentwood Facility and Country Club of Texas for ALL WOMEN
Brentwood Entertainment Complex’s “Year of the Woman” 2020 FREE USE OF BRENTWOOD FACILITY AND COUNTRY CLUB OF TEXAS FOR ALL WOMEN Greetings from the Brentwood Entertainment Complex: Each year we endeavor to honor a group of people in our community by providing FREE memberships to our entire entertainment complex, including free golf at…
Why Would An Insurance Company Deny My Claim If I Wasn’t At Fault?
It’s a bit disheartening when you file a claim only to be told that your policy won’t cover it. But it’s worse when you realize that the insurance company denied your claim outright for the reason that you can’t really fight. These reasons all lead people to fight insurance companies, the at-fault driver directly, or…
I-70 Shuts Down Due to Semitrailer Crash
A crash involving a semi-trailer led the Interstate 70 to be partially shut down last Monday. The crash took place just before noon when the semitrailer collided with another vehicle. According to troopers with the Colorado State Patrol, the accident happened at 11:13 a.m. The westbound semitrailer hit another vehicle and then rolled, causing a…
Brent Coon & Associates – Other Law Firms fight venue change for TPC case
Jefferson County law firms representing clients impacted by the Nov. 27 explosion at TPC Group in Port Neches are fighting a motion by the company they say could move their civil claims cases to another jurisdiction. The company, represented by Baker Botts, filed a motion in January to pause all court activities involving the case…
What Happens If The Other Driver Files Bankruptcy in my Car Accident Case?
The at-fault driver is probably looking for any excuse to get out of making any payment to you. If they were uninsured or underinsured, then you probably took the legal action to a personal level. When you’re working through an insurance claim or a lawsuit, there are a lot of questions. But if you get…
Car Crash On I-25 Kills One, Critically Injures Another
A car crash on the Interstate 25 that took place on Tuesday left one person dead and another critically injured. The accident took place in the evening. According to the details released by the Colorado State Patrol, the accident took place when the driver of a Buick lost control. The Buick was traveling southbound on…
Can I Sue My Hairdresser for Scalp Burns?
In short, yes, you can sue for negligence or even assault in some cases if the action was taken on purpose. Now, you have some specifics that can slow down or outright stop a case if you’re showing that they failed to provide you with a decent level of care. The hairdresser may also not…
Speeding Sports Car Causes Fatal Crash Killing 3
A speeding sports car caused a crash this Friday that resulted in the death of three people. The crash involved three vehicles and took place in El Paso, Texas. According to the details shared by the police so far, the collision was initiated by a speeding sports car driven by Billy Ray Ethridge Jr., 45.…
2 people have been killed following an explosion at a manufacturer in Houston
Two people have died as a result of Friday morning’s explosion at a Houston manufacturing business, city Police Chief Art Acevedo said. A criminal investigation into the blast’s cause is underway, he said. “We have no evidence at this point … that an intentional act is involved. Having said that, part of our protocol is…
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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…