Federal prosecutors have announced criminal charges against two ship-operating companies and a technical superintendent connected to the 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, a disaster that killed six construction workers and caused...
A refinery explosion and fire were reported Friday, May 8, 2026, at PBF Energy’s Chalmette refinery in Louisiana, near New Orleans. According to Reuters, two sources familiar with plant operations said a heater on a reformer at the refinery...
Two people were rushed to the hospital Sunday after a passenger vehicle was struck by an Amtrak train in northeast Harris County, according to local officials and news reports. The crash happened on Lockwood Road between West Lake Houston Parkway...
When a personal injury case settles, the money usually does not go directly from the insurance company to the injured person. Before a client receives their final payment, several important steps may need to happen first. The amounts to be paid...
22 years ago, Attorney Hilda Sibrian established the Law Offices of Hilda Sibrian, right here in Houston.Attorney Sibrian built this firm around a set of core principles: direct communication with the client, commitment to her community, and fierce...
In Houston and across Texas, personal injury lawyers obtain evidence by investigating the accident and collecting records. Their teams interview witnesses, send letters to preserve evidence, request medical documentation, and using subpoenas when...
An expert witness is a person with specialized knowledge, training, education, skill, or experience who may help explain evidence in a legal case. Expert witnesses establish their credibility through a process called voir dire. Voir dire is French...
A worker died Wednesday, after a reported tank failure caused a massive tar spill at a South Houston industrial facility on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. According to ABC13, the incident happened at the Martin Asphalt facility in the 300 block of...
A jury verdict is an important result, but it is not always the final word. After a jury announces a number, the trial judge still has to enter a judgment. The losing side may file post-trial motions, ask for a new trial, challenge the evidence,...
The Federal Motor Carrier's Safety Administration’s preliminary 2025 data does not show an increase in reported large-truck crashes or truck crash deaths - in fact, reported truck crashes, fatal crashes, fatalities, and injuries were lower in 2025...
