The family of a former manufacturing worker filed a lawsuit, following the worker’s death, against Westlake Chlor-Vinyls Corporation (“Westlake”) alleging negligence, and wrongful death, among other claims. The family seeks monetary relief and compensation against Westlake alleging it is responsible for the death of the worker following an incident that resulted in the worker’s untimely…
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On December 6, 2022, two men were killed in an oil rig incident in San Augustine, Texas. Three others were injured as a result as well. Around approximately 6:30 pm, law enforcement and emergency responders received calls for assistance as a result of a serious injury incident at an oilfield worksite located near FM 353….
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In 2019, at approximately 3:00 in the morning, David Sollars, then 54-years-old, was working as a painter during a resurfacing and repaving project. Unfortunately, he was struck by a motorist. He immediately lost consciousness and ultimately died of his injuries. His widow, Shelley Sollars, filed a wrongful death lawsuit. Mr. Sollars additionally left behind three…
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People are injured every day. People are injured in car accidents, trucking accidents, construction accidents, work accidents, fires, explosions, pools, and elevators. Many people are even killed in these accidents. For people who are injured or killed, and for their loved ones, it is of the utmost importance that they receive whatever compensation they are…
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The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a deadly explosion that occurred on railroad tracks located near the 26500 block of East Hardy Road in Harris County, Texas. On November 5, 2022, at approximately 8:00 a.m., a Union Pacific employee working on a railroad line was killed in a gas explosion, according to officials…
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Authorities investigated a fatal crash in Reeves County, Texas, that resulted in death of two passengers of the victim’s vehicle. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Troopers investigated a four-vehicle collision that led to fatal crash in Reeves County, Texas on Saturday, November 19, 2022. The investigation determined that the suspect, 30-year-old Juan…
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The county has seen its fair share of deadly car accidents, and unfortunately, Harris County leads the country in one category—intoxicated-related deaths per year. According to data from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), there were approximately 150 alcohol-related traffic fatalities in Harris County in 2019, accounting for nearly a third of all traffic deaths…
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On November 14, 2021, Kenrick Elwin McKoy, who was driving for Uber, dropped off a passenger at the airport. Mr. McKoy claims he was checking his phone’s Uber app to confirm his next passenger when he suddenly saw Joseph David Chase, Jr. on his bicycle. He was riding in the middle of the road. Mr….
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