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TPC Explosion Town Hall Meeting Monday. Get your questions answered!
When: Monday, December 9, 2019 Where: Groves Community Center: 6150 39th St, Groves, TX 77619 Who should attend: Everyone with questions or concerns regarding the TPC explosion Brent Coon & Associates will hold a town hall meeting on Monday, December 9th at 4:00PM, located at the Groves Community Center. BCA Founder Brent Coon…
BCA represents widow of first TPC related death
The widow of a man who is the first and potentially only person to have reportedly died as a result of the TPC Group explosion is announcing her intent to sue the company. Darlene Fontenot’s husband Trent had a heart attack shortly after last week’s blast, according to Attorney Brent Coon. She was one of…
TPC declared high priority violator by EPA following plant explosions
The Southeast Texas chemical manufacturing plant, owned by Houston-based Texas Petroleum Chemical Group, has a long history of environmental violations and been out of compliance with federal clean air laws for years. Brent Coon & Associates is taking claims regarding the TPC explosion. Click here to learn more. The Port Neches chemical plant where two…
If You’re Hurt in a Car Accident This Holiday Season Your Texas Injury Lawyer Must Prove Damages
It’s that time of year when people take to the road to get last minute holiday shopping done. There are also millions of people who travel to visit their family for Thanksgiving and Christmas. This means that there will be a lot of frustrated and tired drivers on the road. You’ll have to share the…
TPC Plant Explosion Rocks Port Neches – Attorney Brent Coon Files Temporary Restraining Order
Early Wednesday morning a massive explosion ripped through a chemical plant in Port Neches, Texas, causing extensive damage to businesses and residences in the surrounding community in a several mile radius. As of noon, the fire continues to burn and release butadiene, a dangerous chemical identified as a potential carcinogen by the federal Occupational Safety…
As Mid County residents return home, officials warn of debris & asbestos concerns
Asbestos at the plant was compromised during TPC plant explosions and fires Author: KBMT Published: 11:24 AM CST November 29, 2019 Updated: 11:24 AM CST November 29, 2019 PORT NECHES, Texas — Jefferson County Emergency Management officials have lifted an evacuation order for the four-mile radius surrounding the TPC plant in Port Neches. But they…
Evacuations remain for Port Neches, Groves, Nederland after explosions at TPC Group plant
Fire continues to burn in Port Neches after Wednesday’s explosions and massive fire. Author: KHOU 11 Staff, Associated Press, Matt Dougherty Published: 2:26 PM CST November 27, 2019 Updated: 7:36 AM CST November 28, 2019 PORT NECHES, Texas — Two explosions rocked the the TPC Group plant in Port Neches, Texas, on Wednesday, leading to…
Pedestrian Hit by Vehicle Sustains Critical Injuries
A pedestrian was hit by a passing vehicle on the Highway 49 in Orlinda, Tennessee. The teen, Tuff Slate, was transported to the Vanderbilt Medical Center where he continues to receive medical treatment. The accident took place on Saturday night at around 10 p.m. According to Slate, he was busy playing hide-and-seek with others when…
Brent W. Coon, 2019 selectee by Super Lawyers due to his “Excellence in Practice”
Brent Coon is honored to be the 2019 selectee by Super Lawyers because of his “Excellence in Practice.” Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.…
Is it Really Important that You Received Medical Treatment After Your Texas Car Accident?
If you get into any sort of car accident, you need to do three things. The first thing you have to do is call the cops. They’ll make sure they get all the information on both drivers. They’re also going to prepare a police report. And, if you are injured, they can call and arrange…
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Uninsured Motorist Accidents: What to Do
If you get in an uninsured motorist accident, you will have to pay extra attention to the next steps to make sure you get compensated for property damage and injuries. We recommend going through the steps below and also contacting a Beaumont car accident lawyer who can give you the most accurate and actionable suggestions…
Boeing Finally Settles Lawsuit of Deadly Spanair Crash After 15 Years of Legal Battles
PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Boeing Finally Settles Lawsuit of Deadly Spanair Crash After 15 Years of Legal Battles Boeing has finally settled for an undisclosed amount in the lawsuit that resulted from the deaths of 154 passengers and crewmembers in Spain over 15 years ago. The case was brought against Boeing as the manufacturer of the ill-…
Is A City Housing Authority Entitled to Sovereign Immunity in an Auto Accident?
If you’ve been in an auto accident caused by a Housing Authority driver, and have suffered injuries and economic losses, you have the right to sue the Housing Authority for damages. Will the lawsuit go through or be thrown out of court? Even if they caused the accident, is the City Housing Authority driver protected…