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Corpus Christi: Teen Dies In Rollover Crash on NAS Drive
A teenager died in a rollover crash on NAS Drive on Monday, November 29, the Corpus Christi Police Department (CCPD) informed. The vehicle was being driven by a 64-year-old. The victim has been identified as 18-year-old Isabella Trevino. As per CCPD lieutenant Colby Burris, the incident occurred near Webb Street on NAS Drive a little…
BRENT COON & ASSOCIATES FILES RESTRAINING ORDERS AND LAWSUITS OVER NEDERLAND GAS LEAK: NEW DETAILS UNCOVERED AND INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIONS INITIATED
The leak of deadly Hydrogen Sulfide gas and other dangerous chemicals at the Nederland Tank Wash resulted in vapor pouring into the atmosphere and flooding the neighborhoods with noxious and toxic fumes for almost a week now. Locals were eventually advised to either evacuate or shelter in place to reduce exposure risks. Local attorney Brent…
Protecting Your Credibility in a Texas Personal Injury Case
Going through a personal injury is, without a doubt, the most difficult thing. As of 2019, there were more than 33,000 fatal motor accidents in that particular year only throughout the U.S. And Texas has the highest fatalities with more than 3,000 deaths. These stats are vital enough to assert the importance of protecting our…
Personal Injury Claims in Texas: Is There a Damage Cap?
If you are harmed in an accident caused by someone else’s irresponsible acts, you have the right to seek compensation for the costs of your injuries, both economic and non-economical. Personal injury claims are common in Texas. Many jurisdictions, including Texas, place a cap on how much a plaintiff may collect in a personal injury…
TX Truck Driver Cited for Careless Driving Over I-70 Car Crash
A 22-year-old truck driver, identified as Abdullateef Akilo, was cited by the Colorado State Patrol after he caused an I-70 car crash on the Floyd Hill western side earlier this month. It was a Saturday afternoon when his rig went downhill on I-70 and crashed into Jersey barriers. It was a long-haul truck carrying five…
Personal Injury Cases in Texas: The Top Causes of Amputation
Severe injuries become life-altering for many people. Dealing with amputations is extremely challenging. Accepting the change, modifying lifestyle, paying medical bills, changing career options, all add up to your emotional distress. Many of the top causes of amputation result from avoidable injuries occurring due to another person’s negligence. Traumatic amputation injuries are horrifying experiences. Whether…
Hit-and-Run Kills 74-Year Old Texas Motorcyclist
Sources report that a 19-year-old driving a 2017 model Mazda couldn’t stop at the stop sign and crashed into a 74 years old Texas motorcyclist who lost his life later. The Texas Department of Public Safety is currently investigating a motorcyclist’s fatal crash, which took place on Tuesday morning. The initial scrutiny stipulated that the…
What Is Loss of Consortium in a Texas Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Loss of consortium isn’t fully understood by many non-specialists. Losing a loved one is never easy. If you have experienced this situation, you will be well aware of the grief and pain associated with the incident. When the death was due to another person’s negligence, you have the right to pursue the matter in court.…
Beaumont Road Accident Hits Two Construction Workers, Killing One
Two construction workers were the victims of a Beaumont Road accident, on the southbound lanes of Eastex Freeway, at the Tram Road Overpass. Around 10:30 am on Tuesday the 10th of August, two construction workers who were conducting an inspection of the highway construction project were hit. One of the construction workers died, while the…
Do Medicare and Medicaid Affect Your Texas Personal Injury Claim?
The federal health insurance program known as Medicare covers individuals aged 65 or older and certain youngsters with disabilities. If a Medicare recipient gets in an accident, Medicare covers the medical care cost that the recipient had to bear recovering from the injury just like a Texas personal injury claim. However, there is a condition…
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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…