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...
If you were hurt in a car crash, truck accident, workplace incident, refinery explosion, or serious fall, one of the first questions you may ask is: "do I really need a lawyer?" In Texas, your decision will directly affect how and whether your claim...
A Texas jury has returned a unanimous verdict of more than $1.6 billion against Upton Assets, LLC, the owner of the Pecos Liquids Handling Facility in Pecos, Texas, after a 2023 explosion killed two workers from the Rio Grande Valley. According to...
A recent well-site explosion and fire in the Etoile area of Nacogdoches County is another reminder that oilfield incidents can escalate in seconds. According to local and regional reporting on April 21, 2026, the blast happened late Monday night...
New reports on the March 23, 2026 Valero Port Arthur refinery fire have added more detail about what happened inside the refinery and what may come next for workers and families affected by the incident. The fire resulted in an emergency...
