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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…
Teen Driving Stolen Truck Crashes into School Bus
A teen driving a stolen pickup truck crashes into a school bus on Tuesday, Nov 5, 2019. The truck was being chased by the police at the time. Two adults on board the bus as well as the teen driver of the truck were injured in the crash. According to the authorities, the pickup truck…
Is it Always Your Fault if You Hit a Car from Behind?
Most people know that, if you hit a car from behind, you’re going to be held responsible. Rear-end collisions almost always end with the rear car paying damages out to the person they hit. This is because, most of the time, it’s the rear car that causes the accident. However, there are times when the…
Six-Vehicle Crash Kills Two on Interstate 10
A six-vehicle crash on Wednesday kills two people on Interstate Highway 10. The crash took place when a pickup truck hit vehicles stopped on the westbound lanes due to an earlier crash. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash took place at about 5 a.m. A previous crash had taken place on…
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What to Do Immediately After a Truck Accident in Texas: A 24-Hour Timeline
What to Do After a Truck Accident in Texas A truck accident can change your life in seconds. The force of a commercial truck crash often leads to serious injuries, high medical bills, and lasting stress. Knowing what to do after a truck accident helps protect your health, preserve vital evidence, and support your claim…
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…