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What Steps to Take if You are the Victim of Sexual Assault in the Workplace?
Sexual assault in the workplace is a serious issue. It injures the victim both physically and mentally. It makes them feel vulnerable and can cause injuries. Being sexually assaulted can also make the victim lose trust in those around them. It may even lead to the loss of their job. Once the offender imposes their…
Chemical Explosion at Kuraray American Injures 21 – Brent Coon & Associates Promises Changes
May 19, 2018 – Pasadena, TX – A fire and explosion occurred at the Kuraray America chemical plant in Pasadena early Saturday morning, injuring at least 21 workers while several burn victims required airlifting to local hospitals. The blast apparently occurred when the hazardous and highly flammable chemical ethylene began to leak from a malfunctioning…
Nationally Recognized "Top 100 Lawyer" Keeps Getting Top 100 Verdicts
Perennial “Top 100 Lawyer” Brent Coon and Brent Coon and Associates have again fought their way into the elite “Top 100 Verdicts of the Year”. On Monday, May 7, 2018, a Las Vegas, Nevada Federal Court returned a unanimous verdict of five million dollars in favor of an injured railroad worker against his employer,…
BCA Wins Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Against Union Pacific Railroad in Las Vegas
A Las Vegas, NV federal court jury today returned a unanimous verdict of five million dollars in favor of an injured railroad worker against his employer, the freight-hauling Union Pacific Railroad (HQ: Salt Lake City, UT). On December 9, 2012, Greg Gibbons, of Afton, Wyoming, was driving a truckload of ballast and pulling a trailer also…
BCA Brings Early Christmas to Some Southeast Texas Students
Southeast Texas law firm brings early Christmas to some Southeast Texas students
BCA Runs Toy Drive at Vidor and Oak Forrest Elementary
Vidor and Oak Forest Elementary receive gifts from SE Texas attorney Southeast Texas Attorney Brent Coon gave close to 1,200 students at both Vidor, and Oak Forest Elementary a Christmas present to take home. The two schools have been forced to share a location after Tropical Storm Harvey hit the area. “We want to…
Brent Coon and Associates Holiday Toy and Food Drive
The Holiday Season is a time for giving. BCA has made Buckner’s Toy Drive and the Beaumont Jaycees Christmas Shopping Tour (for underprivileged and special needs children) our target charities this year. Our Angel Tree will be located in the lobby decorated with tags and the names of children with a wish list item. As…
BCA Host Red, White, & Blue Golf Tournament to Help Support the Lone Survivor Foundation
Quick update on our 2nd annual Lone Survivor Foundation military veterans golf fundraiser held last Friday, October 2, 2015. This year, we had 40 teams participate and over 50 sponsors, donating over $100,000 in potential prizes. The event netted over $35,000, more than doubling last year and breaking our target of $25,000. The Lone Survivor…
Brent Coon and Associates Participates in the Giving Tree Program
The employees of the Beaumont office of Brent Coon and Associates recently participated in the Giving Tree program with Buckner Children and Family Services. The BCA team selected children’s Christmas wish list tags from the tree and donated toys, gifts and clothing the kids requested for Christmas this year. This is the fourth consecutive year…
Law Day 2017
Each year, Law Day is celebrated nationally on May 1 to honor the rule of law. Law Day underscores how law and the legal process contribute to the freedoms that all Americans share. Law Day also provides an opportunity to recognize the role of courts in this democracy and the importance of jury service to…
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Can Whiplash Occur Months After a Car Accident in Texas?
One of the most common injuries sustained in a car accident in Texas is whiplash. All it takes is a minor bump to the back of your car and your neck can get twisted too far in one direction. And that’s all it takes to suffer whiplash. Whiplash occurs when your neck is pulled or…
Victim’s Family Reacts to Amber Guyger’s Sentence of 10 Years
Nobody was surprised when Amber Guyger was found guilty of murder in the shooting death of Botham Jean. Many were surprised that she was only sentenced to ten (10) years. We saw how the victim’s family reacts to Amber Guyger’s sentence, and while many of Botham’s family members were unhappy with the sentence, Botham Jean’s…
Brent Coon awarded The National Trial Lawyers’ “Top 100 Civil Plaintiff”
Brent Coon is proud to be named the 2019 National Trial Lawyers’ “Top 100 Civil Plaintiff.” The National Trial Lawyers is a professional organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from across the country who exemplify superior qualifications as civil plaintiff or criminal defense trial lawyers. This national organization provides networking opportunities, advocacy training, and the…