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660 more ITC Fire Cases Filed by Brent Coon & Associates
Attorneys at Brent Coon & Associates in Houston filed six hundred and sixty (660) new claims against the Intercontinental Terminals Corporation (ITC), filing in Texas State District Court late yesterday afternoon. Allegations ranging from acute respiratory injuries and personal injury damages, to lost business and wages from the closing of the shipping channel and the…
Can Someone Drive My Car if They’re Not on My Insurance?
If you’ve ever asked to borrow a friend’s car, they probably told you they would but couldn’t because you’re not on their insurance. A lot of people think that, if someone else is driving your car, they won’t be covered for an accident. This isn’t true. For the most part, insurance follows the car, not…
Who is Liable in a Car Accident: The Driver or the Owner?
There are all sorts of reasons why someone may borrow your car. You may lend it to one of your kids. Or, your neighbor’s car’s in the shop and they ask if they can use your car to run to the store. The last thing we think about when we lend our car out is that…
Brent Coon awarded 2019 “Best Lawyers in Texas” by Wall Street Journal
Brent Coon is proud to be named by The Wall Street Journal, the 2019 “Best Lawyers in Texas.” Attorneys included in 2019 “Best Lawyers” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.…
Judge Converts $59.8 Million Verdict into $60 Million Judgment
Armando Guerrero III vs. Nydia Pena is among the most discussed drunk driving cases in recent times. Tried in Bexar County, the case is back in the news for a San Antonio judge converts $59.8 million verdict into $60 million judgment. The ruling sends a big message to Texas and other states. The difference between…
What Happens if You Leave Whiplash Untreated?
One of the most common injuries sustained in a car accident is whiplash. Whiplash is caused by your neck being stretched too far in one direction. Our necks aren’t built to be rotated or stretched too far. When this happens, it can be very painful. The good news is that whiplash isn’t permanent. It usually…
Exploding Lithium Battery Severely Burns Houston Man
July 25, 2019 On Saturday, August 9, 2018, Shawn Herrington suffered severe burns when an 3.7V Li-ion Rechargeable FLAT TOP Hybrid IMR battery, commonly used for vaping and e-Cigarettes, exploded violently in his pocket. The e-Cig battery was marketed and sold to Mr. Herrington by Orbtronic, LLC, and resulted in Mr. Herrington suffering severe injuries…
Brent Coon & Associates awarded “Best Law Firms in Texas”
Brent Coon & Associates is proud to be named by U.S. News & World Report, the 2018 and 2019 “Best Law Firm in Texas.” Firms included in the 2018 and 2019 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique…
7 Risk Factors for Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
With the “Me Too” movement in full effect, employers are more vulnerable than ever before to sexual harassment lawsuits. Even the most professional work environments can foster this type of behavior. With greater sensitivity to issues like sexual harassment in the workplace, businesses in Texas are at risk of being sued for harassment. The costs…
Is It Illegal to Use Your Cell Phone While Driving?
There really isn’t a state left where it’s legal to use your cell phone while driving. It’s illegal to text or talks on your phone while you’re behind the wheel. In fact, most states have even made it illegal to use any handheld device, whether it’s through Bluetooth or not. The reason so many states…
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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…