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High Winds Cause Road Closures, Crashes Across Colorado
Extremely high-speed winds, blizzards and snow have caused a number of crashes and road closures across Colorado. The exceptionally windy conditions are also causing the snow to blow across the roads, creating whiteout conditions that are posing a danger to the drivers. A number of reports and warnings have been sent out by the National…
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.…
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Common Causes of Refinery Explosions and How to Hold Companies Accountable
Refinery Explosions Are Increasing: What Workers and Families Need to Know Oil refinery accidents are becoming more frequent, more deadly, and more costly for the workers and families caught in their aftermath. Petroleum and petrochemical refineries are complex, high-pressure environments where a single equipment failure, procedural lapse, or ignored safety warning can trigger catastrophic explosions,…
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…