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Sexual Harassment in Texas: Damages Awarded to Victims
When it comes to sexual harassment in the workplace, Texas has some of the most stringent laws protecting victims. How so? Well, Texas courts have allowed victims of sexual harassment to recover a wide range of damages—from back pay to emotional distress—if their claims are proven true. The law is clear regarding sexual harassment in…
Punitive Damages Can Make All The Difference In Your Personal Injury Case
Unlike compensatory damages, which are intended to compensate the victim for their losses, punitive damages are meant to punish the defendant and deter similar conduct in the future. A monetary manifestation of corrective action, if you will. If you believe that you are entitled to punitive damages in your personal injury case due to gross…
What Is The Multiplier Method For Calculating Non-Economic Damages?
Non-economic damages are awarded to compensate the plaintiff for the intangible losses they have suffered, such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. If you have been injured and are seeking compensation for non-economic damages, it is important to have an experienced personal injury attorney on your side. A Beaumont…
How Does a Beaumont Personal Injury Lawyer Assess a Case?
A personal injury claim is a significant undertaking for any individual. It is not something that anyone can just decide to do on a whim. A Beaumont personal injury lawyer can help you, but only if they think the case is worth their time, and yours. There are numerous factors that contribute to the decision.…
Beaumont Personal Injury Lawyer: Evidence Gathering at the Accident Scene
If you were involved and injured in an accident caused by the negligence of another person, you can file a personal injury claim against them to compensate you for your loss. You will need to prove in court that your injuries were caused by the careless actions of the negligent party. You also need evidence…
Slip-and-Fall Accidents: Can They Be Severe?
If you’ve been injured in a slip-and-fall accident, you may be wondering if you have a case. Slip-and-fall accidents can be very serious, particularly if you hit your head or broke a bone. In some cases, they can even be life-threatening. If you’ve been injured as a result of someone else’s carelessness, you may be…
How Are Non-Economic Damages Calculated In Personal Injury Cases?
Accidents may happen in a split second. They can spring up and strike without notice. And you may be affected for the rest of your life, so non-economic damages may help. Suffering from a vehicle accident, a construction accident, or any type of occurrence can manifest in various ways. You may get pressure in your…
Personal Injury Case: Recoverable Damages
If you got injured in an accident, you may be questioning how much compensation you may obtain through a personal injury claim. It might be difficult to estimate the value of your case immediately. This is because it will take some time for you to recover and comprehend how your injuries may affect you in…
Average Settlement for a Car Accident in Beaumont
If you have been injured in a car accident, you’re probably wondering what kind of settlement you’re entitled to. Ideally, the insurance company will take care of your injuries and medical bills. However, there’s never a guarantee that the insurance will pay your claim. They may deny it for some reason. If this happens, it’s…
Personal Injury Attorney: How Much Does One Cost?
One of the reasons a lot of people hold off on hiring a Beaumont personal injury attorney is because they’re afraid it’s expensive. After going through an accident, the last thing anybody wants to do is pay thousands of dollars to hire an attorney. The truth is, it doesn’t cost you anything to hire one…
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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…