Recent Blog Posts
Fatal Crash in Jefferson County Involving 18-Wheeler
The trucking industry is an important and pervasive part of life in Texas. However, large trucks are dangerous at the best of times, and any distractions or mistakes can be fatal for other people on Texas roadways. A recent accident in Port Arthur became one of the thousands of fatal truck accidents occurring across… Read More »
Multiple Texas Women Sue After Injuries From Faulty IVC Filters
Multiple people in Texas have recently joined the thousands of injured patients around the country who have suffered from defective inferior vena cava (IVC) filter implants. A woman who had the device implanted in Dallas recently filed a lawsuit against Cook Medical LLC and William Cook Europe ApS, while another woman who had an… Read More »
Middle School Student Dies in Beaumont Area Crash
A major car crash near Pine Forest caused the death of a young middle school student on a recent Wednesday. Two adults were also injured in the collision, leading to their hospitalization. Read on for details about this tragic episode, and contact a seasoned Texas car accident lawyer if you or a loved one… Read More »
ExxonMobil to Pay Fine After Deadly Fire at Texas Refinery
Oil giant ExxonMobil is being held accountable by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its role in a refinery fire that killed two Texas workers and injured ten others. Refinery fires and explosions are extremely hazardous, creating a risk of injury and death not only for workers in the refinery but also for people… Read More »
Veterans in Texas and Across the Country Sue Earplug Manufacturer for Hearing Loss
Thousands of current and former members of the Armed Services who suffered hearing damage during their service have filed lawsuits against the makers of earplugs that manufacturers claimed would protect their hearing. These servicemembers claim that manufacturers knew that the earplugs did not work as advertised yet sold the products without warning users of… Read More »
Hours of Service (HOS) for Truckers – Time Limits & Log Requirements
Big rig accidents can be some of the most devastating traffic accidents, causing sometimes millions of dollars in damages to injured motorists and the survivors of those killed in trucking collisions. Eighteen-wheelers are massive machines that can take out multiple cars in multiple lanes at the same time if the truck driver is not… Read More »
Toyota Recalls More Than 3,000 Corolla Hatchbacks
Toyota recently issued a recall on cars that contained a defective transmission component. The transmissions contained a component that presented a high risk of failure while driving, which would cause a total power loss to the vehicle. More than 3,000 Toyota Corolla Hatchbacks have the faulty transmission installed. Continue reading for details about the… Read More »
Largest Crash in Recent History – 25-Car Pileup and Closed I-37 Freeway
Interstate Highway 37 (I-37) was shut down for several hours in both directions on a recent Wednesday following one of the most massive traffic crashes in recent memory. The accident is likely one of many to come during the holiday season, which is one of the most dangerous times of the year to be… Read More »
Beaumont Construction Accident Leads to $4.8 Million Settlement
A crane accident at a construction site along U.S. Highway 69 in Beaumont left two people injured in 2016. After a lengthy court battle with the parties responsible for the construction and maintenance at the worksite, the injured plaintiffs settled for nearly $5 million on the eve of trial. Continue reading for more about… Read More »
Recent Wave of Large Truck Accidents Mark an Overall Increase in Texas
A recent collision outside the city of Beaumont involving a semi-truck claimed the lives of a Georgia family and injured numerous others. Traffic congestion resulting from an accident earlier in the morning involving a different 18-wheeler had caused traffic to come to a stop. A second 18-wheeler failed to maintain control over its speed… Read More »
