Blog
Teaching Others About Road Safety
Some drivers take it as a personal responsibility to teach others on the road about road safety. Now some drivers can and do have an obligation to teach others such as adult guardians or parents of teenagers learning to drive. Others however take it too far or an issue faced citations or slap stickers directly…
First pre-trial hearing held Monday for 530 TPC explosion-related lawsuits
Court proceedings started on Monday in the first pre-trial hearing related to the TPC Group facility explosion in Port Neches. Judge Courtney Arkeen presided over the first hearing about 10 months after the plant exploded in late November 2019. Arkeen told 12News Monday allowed lawyers on both sides to meet and talk about logistics. As…
Fatal Collision Kills Motorcyclist, Other Driver Later Found Dead
A motorcyclist lost his life in a fatal crash that took place a few miles from Silsbee, Texas. The deceased was identified as Mark Wallace, 61, of Beaumont. Wallace was an HVAC teacher at the Silsbee High School. According to the details shared by the Texas Department of Public Safety, the incident occurred on Sunday,…
Crashes with New or Inexperienced Drivers
It is one thing to get into an accident with another experienced driver. You might have expectations of them driving safely, but you know the same degree that when they get out of the car, they know the process. When two experienced drivers get into what is a genuine accident, the resolution is straightforward and…
Two Killed in Highway 24 Motorcycle Crash in Colorado
Two persons lost their lives in an unfortunate accident that occurred on the Highway 24 in Colorado. The incident occurred on Monday, August 17. According to the details shared by the Colorado State Patrol, the accident took place close to Divide between the mile marker 277 and the Robinhood Drive. It involved a total of…
Who Is Responsible for a U-Turn Crash?
U-turn accidents are unfortunately more common than most drivers think. U-turns are a convenient way to redirect your course and sometimes are the only way to get into a parking center or a specific building. It’s always useful to know exactly what to do in an unexpected but preventable accident situation. Here are a few…
Man Killed in Fiery Crash on U.S. Highway 101
A man lost his life in a fiery crash that occurred on the U.S. Highway 101 last weekend. According to the details shared by the California Highway Patrol, the incident took place in the early morning hours on Saturday. It was reported at around 5:30 a.m. The fatal crash involved a 2008 Ford F-250 that…
How to Stay Comfortable During Your Recovery
Recovering from any type of car accident can call for an extensive amount of time and patience. Soft-tissue damages can take weeks to heal, while surgeries may take months. You may have experienced injuries that will require months of recovery after surgery and then months more of rehabilitation and even vocational rehabilitation. Staying comfortable when…
Trucking Company Can’t Be Sued For Trucker’s Death, Says Court
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled in a lawsuit that the family of a deceased truck driver can’t sue the trucking company where he was employed. The driver died after being coerced by the company to overwork, resulting in fatigue. He died when he fell asleep behind the wheel and ran into the accident. The…
Minimizing Arguments During Settlement Negotiations
Now that people have wider access to information, they’re learning that car insurance settlements are part of a negotiation process. Years ago, it used to be that you just accepted whatever check came your way. Now people know that they need to negotiate for a higher settlement if they want to recover all the damages…
search
our offices
FROM THE BLOG
Uninsured Motorist Accidents: What to Do
If you get in an uninsured motorist accident, you will have to pay extra attention to the next steps to make sure you get compensated for property damage and injuries. We recommend going through the steps below and also contacting a Beaumont car accident lawyer who can give you the most accurate and actionable suggestions…
Boeing Finally Settles Lawsuit of Deadly Spanair Crash After 15 Years of Legal Battles
PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Boeing Finally Settles Lawsuit of Deadly Spanair Crash After 15 Years of Legal Battles Boeing has finally settled for an undisclosed amount in the lawsuit that resulted from the deaths of 154 passengers and crewmembers in Spain over 15 years ago. The case was brought against Boeing as the manufacturer of the ill-…
Is A City Housing Authority Entitled to Sovereign Immunity in an Auto Accident?
If you’ve been in an auto accident caused by a Housing Authority driver, and have suffered injuries and economic losses, you have the right to sue the Housing Authority for damages. Will the lawsuit go through or be thrown out of court? Even if they caused the accident, is the City Housing Authority driver protected…