Eric Newell
Attorney
Eric Newell
Founder
Eric joined Brent Coon & Associates in early 2005. His work has primarily focused on representing victims injured in the 2005 explosion at the BP Texas City refinery. His work also includes representing clients involved in other personal injury and employment law matters.
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2004
Education
- University of Houston, J.D.
- Texas A&M University, B.S.
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Employment Law
Professional Associations and Memberships
- American Association of Justice
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- Southeast Texas Trial Lawyers Association
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Railroad Worker Rights: When FELA Claims Are Better Than Workers’ Compensation
You Were Hurt Working on the Railroad—And You’re Being Told to File Workers’ Comp If you were injured working along rail lines in Houston, Fort Worth, San Antonio, or across freight corridors stretching through Harris and Tarrant Counties, you may have been told to file for workers’ compensation. While that sounds standard, railroad injury cases…
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Texas? Statute of Limitations Explained
You’re Injured, The Bills Are Piling Up, And You’re Terrified You’ll Miss The Deadline After a crash, fall, workplace incident, or other serious accident, it’s common to feel stuck in survival mode between doctor visits, missed work, insurance calls, and pain that doesn’t let you think straight. The problem is that Texas doesn’t pause the…
Understanding Comparative Negligence in Texas Personal Injury Claims
Understanding Why Fault Matters in Texas Personal Injury Cases In Texas, who is at fault—and by how much—plays a central role in whether an injured person can recover compensation. From crashes along I-10 in Houston, incidents on I-35 through Austin, or accidents on local roads in Plano, Beaumont, or McAllen, fault is not always clear-cut.…