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Should I Call the Police for a Minor Car Accident?
Most of us have been involved in fender benders. Maybe you were stuck in bumper to bumper traffic and someone hit you from behind. Or, you nicked a car in your local grocery store parking lot. These things happen. And, if the damage is minor, it’s usually nothing more than an inconvenience. The drivers talk…
BCA files TRO against KMCO following plant explosion
Attorney Brent Coon interviewed by KPRC Channel 2 in Houston after filing a Temporary Restraining Order against KMCO. Were you affected by the Deer Park ITC fire or the KMCO explosion? Click here to and fill out the short contact form. PRESS RELEASE HEARING TODAY ON TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST…
What’s the Average Settlement for Whiplash?
Whiplash may be the most common type of car accident injury. Your Texas auto accident attorney handles cases involving whiplash all the time. They’re really common in rear end car accidents. They’re also pretty common in almost every other type of accident as well. You can’t prove that you have whiplash. You can’t see it. It doesn’t show…
What Happens if You’re a Passenger in a Car Accident?
When you get in the car with your friends or family, the last thing you expect is to get in an accident. You just want to get to wherever you’re going. You know your friend is a safe driver. So, why would you expect to get into a crash? If you do get hurt in a car…
Will My Insurance Go Up if Someone Hits My Car?
Some people spend almost as much on car insurance as they do on their car. If you have a shaky driving history, your car insurance could be thousands of dollars a year. The same is true if you have a car loan or are a new driver. When we get our car insurance, we have…
What to Do if Someone Hits Your Parked Car in Texas?
Nothing is more frustrating than getting in your car to go to work and finding that someone has hit your car. Once you go in your house at the end of the day, anything could happen to your car. Someone could sideswipe it. Or a car could carelessly hit your car. What you do when this…
What Happens if You Hit an Illegally Parked Car?
Remember that question they used to ask in school – if a tree falls in a forest but nobody hears it, does it make a noise? Well, this question is kind of like that one. If a car isn’t supposed to be parked at all, can they sue you if you hit their car? The answer seems…
2019 FREE Use of Brentwood Facility for Regional Educators
Each year, Brent Coon and Brentwood Entertainment Complex want to show their deepest gratitude to Southeast Texans who make a difference in their community by giving out free memberships to Brentwood Entertainment Complex. In 2018, Brentwood Entertainment Complex provided free memberships to all first responders in Southeast Texas who were crucial in providing aid to…
Is the Reversing Driver Always at Fault?
Nothing is more frustrating than trying to back out of a crowded parking lot. There are so many cars fighting for a good spot, that people tend to be less careful than usual. Sometimes, no matter how careful you are, you just can’t avoid hitting someone. The bad news is that, if you’re backing up…
How Long Does It Usually Take to Get a Settlement from a Car Accident?
For the most part, when we file an insurance claim for a car accident, it’s paid. We usually get our check in a week or two. However, there are many times when an insurance company denies our claim. When this happens, we need to rely on an experienced car accident attorney to get a settlement.…
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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…
Brent W. Coon awarded America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys for Southern Texas
Brent Coon is proud to be awarded America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys for Southern Texas. The mission of America’s Top 100 LLC is to recognize qualified and accomplished professionals in various fields of practice, including Attorneys, Doctors, Dentists, Realtors, Accountants, Engineers, and Architects. The individuals awarded are chosen based on their professional experience, achievements,…
What Happens if I’m a Passenger in a Texas Car Accident?
Sometimes, it can be more difficult to be a passenger in a Texas Car Wreck than the driver. At least the driver has some control about what happens after the crash. They’ll call the police and tell them what happened. They have to file a claim against either their own insurance or the other driver’s.…