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18-Wheeler Truck Hit in Force by an Amtrak Train
An 18-wheeler truck was hit by an Amtrak train in Cibolo, Texas, after it was stranded on the trucks due to poor vehicle clearance. The incident was captured on video by a driver nearby and shows the train hitting the truck in force, with the driver of the truck barely escaping the debris from the…
Brent Coon and Associates Law Firm wins $1.3M Railroad Worker Verdict
Following an eight-day jury trial in Visalia, CA, a Tulare County jury awarded Dennis Jordan $1.3M in damages. The case was tried by Brent Coon and Associate’s (BCA) California counsel James Morris and concluded March 01, 2020. The case was filed against his employer, Union Pacific, under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA). The…
Uber and Lyft Drivers that Drive Erratic or Put You In Danger
Is it possible that while someone was “on the job,” they decide to partake in erratic or even dangerous behavior? More than a handful of people now have stories of Uber, and Lyft rides gone wrong. From street racing to kidnapping and nearly everything in between. Uber or Lyft drivers are subject to the same…
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…
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Texas A&M donors’ lawsuit against 12th Man Foundation over Kyle Field seats and parking to proceed
By David Barron, Correspondent A Brazos County state district judge has cleared the way for a long-delayed trial showdown between a group of disillusioned Texas A&M donors and the A&M-affiliated 12th Man Foundation, stemming from a decade-old dispute over seating and parking rights at Kyle Field. State District Judge George Jerrell Wise on Wednesday signed an order denying a summary…
Lawsuit Against Texas A&M Aggies 12th Man Foundation Moves Forward
A legal showdown between former Texas A&M donors and the 12th Man Foundation will proceed at last. A Brazos County judge has ruled that a lawsuit between former Texas A&M Aggies donors and the 12th Man Foundation will move forward, David Barron of the Houston Chronicle reports. On Wednesday, State District Judge George Jerrell Wise…
Texas A&M donors’ lawsuit against 12th Man Foundation over seating, parking dispute cleared for trial
A group of Texas A&M donors will finally get their day in court for a dispute against the 12th Man Foundation over parking and seating at Kyle Field. According to the Houston Chronicle, a judge in Brazos County last week denied a summary judgment motion from the 12th Man Foundation, which sought to dismiss the…