A major accident involving multiple fatalities has occurred on Houston’s own Gulf Freeway at El Dorado Boulevard around 12:30pm today. A black truck was seen weaving in and out of traffic on the Gulf Freeway while traveling at a high rate of speed right before it struck a gold colored truck with 2 passengers. One of the passengers was thrown from the truck and was transported and died soon after transport. The driver of the gold truck died at the scene.

Investigators mentioned that the driver of the black truck might have been under the influence of drugs due the fact that bottles of pills were found in the truck. The driver was taken into custody and is facing multiple chargers. This auto accident inconvenienced many Houston drivers  because the freeway was shut down for over 3 hours.

Accidents like this happen almost daily in the Houston, Galveston, and Texas City area. In case you are ever involved in a Houston auto accident. and we hope you aren’t, you need to have a plan. Our suggestion is that you handle any emergencies, call 911 if you are in need of assistance, and then you need to call an attorney for your own protection.

With people making decisions every day that put others’ lives in jeopardy, your plan could save you time and money. The office of Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers is equipped to handle any type of auto accidents. With seasoned attorneys handling your case, you will be able to tend to any injuries suffered and let the attorneys handle all the other specifics.

Call today and begin working on your plan – it never hurts to be prepared.

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One of the only positive things to come out of the BP oil spill is the creation of new rapid response system for future deep-sea oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico.  Four major oil companies have donated over $1 billion to create this new non-profit joint venture to avoid the severe damage to the Gulf of Mexico waters and coastline in future spills.  The lack of this type of rapid response system at the time of the Deepwater Horizon BP oil spill partially led to the magnitude of destruction now felt by the coastal cities and towns.

Located in the same state and region as the US headquarters of BP, the Law Firm of Burwell Nebout has extensive experience in the local court system where the majority of BP oil spill claims trials are projected to take place.  The lawyers at Burwell Nebout, with over 37 years of experience representing injured workers, will be invaluable resources to have in the fight for compensation from the BP compensation fund or in any legal action brought for relief.

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On May 10, the US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into whether Toyota Motor Corporation properly notified the agency in a timely fashion once they realized some Toyota vehicles could have a steering relay rod safety defect. Corporations and companies have 5 days to notify the NHTSA upon learning of a defective product of any type.

Toyota had notified the NHTSA of issues with Hilux trucks back in 2004, however shared that the safety defect was isolated to vehicles in Japan and that field information was NOT showing an reports in the U.S. Last Friday, NHTSA was made aware of multiple complaints prior to the 2004 Hilux recall in Japan. Because of this notice, the NHTSA has opened a new investigations. NHTSA Administrator David Strickland said, “NHTSA has taken swift action since first receiving copies of these complaints on Friday. Our team is now working to obtain documents and information from Toyota to find out whether the manufacturer notified NHTSA within five business days of discovering a safety defect in U.S. Vehicles.”

Defective product injuries are serious business. If injuries have been suffered due to a defective product, a personal injury attorney should be contacted. The attorneys at Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers in Texas City are ready to handle and try cases in Houston, Texas City and Galveston areas.

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In this nightmare at sea, Transocean’s offshore oil rig platform sunk at 10:20am this morning and is continuing to burn, thus hampering res

cue efforts by the Coast Guard. 11 are still missing, 17 are injured, 3 critically, and most believe that the missing were kil

led in the initial blast and burn.Injury at sea, including death at sea, falls under Jones Act and Maritime Law and the lawyers at Burwell Nebout are experienced at representing unfortunate victims in offshore injuries.

If you or a loved one have been injured at sea, or worse, please contact us today so we can help you through these trying times. As seasoned trial attorneys, we are equipped to handle all aspects of Maritime Law. Call today!

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A Bellville, Texas resident and long time Selman kindergarten teacher was killed in a head on collision with a drunk driver.  Shirley Mahon was traveling southbound on Highway 36 near Grubbs Road when the car she was in collided with Lorrin Scranton’s northbound truck.  The Texas Department of Public Safety investigated the automobile collision.  There was heavy fog that morning and Scranton was under the influence of alcohol.

Mahon was killed on impact.  The automobile wreck caused injuries to Scranton who is a North Carolina resident.

If you or a family member has been injured or suffered a wrongful death from a negligent driver or drunk driver, contact Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers today, we are on YOUR side.

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A 14 year old girl died and a man was arrested for intoxicated manslaughter as a result of an automobile collision in Angleton, Texas.  Jeffrey Thomas, 23, was driving north on Highway 288 when he veered onto the shoulder and hit a white Toyota.  The Toyota spun onto the roadway before landing in a ditch.  The Texas Department of Public Safety investigated the car wreck.

Nicole King, 14, of Katy, Texas was sitting in the rear passenger seat in the Toyota at the time of the automobile wreck.  She was pronounced dead at the scene.  The other passengers of the Toyota were Life Flighted for medical treatment.

If you or a family member have been injured or suffered a wrongful death from a negligent or drunk driver, contact Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers today, we are on YOUR side.

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A Haltom City, Texas man was killed by an 18 Wheeler in Fort Worth, Texas.  The 18 wheeler crashed fell onto a pickup truck on Interstate 30 near Fielder Road in Arlington, Texas.  Arlington police investigated the automobile collision.  Initial conclusions indicate that the 18 wheeler driver did not control speed on icy roads. 

Paul Smith, 36, of Haltom City, Texas was pronounced dead at the scene.  The 18 wheeler wreck involved a total of five cars, two 18 wheelers and two pickups.  The roads were closed for several hours for the investigation.

If you or a family member has been injured or suffered a wrongful death from a negligent driver, contact Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers today, we are on YOUR side.

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An automobile wreck in Carthage, Texas killed a woman from Huntington, Texas.  The two vehicle crash happened at Highway 79 and County Road 107 in Carthage, Texas.  The Texas Department of Public Safety investigated the automobile collision.  A truck driven by Lonterio Allison was north bound on US 79 when he failed to control speed and struck the Isuzu SUV driven by Krystal Stansbery.  The Isuze lost control, flipped and Stansberry was ejected.

Krystal Stansbery was pronounced dead at the scene.  Lonterio Allison was treated at East Texas Medical Center for his injuries.

If you or a family member has been injured or suffered a wrongful death from a negligent driver, contact Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers today, we are on YOUR side.

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An automobile collision in Centerville, Texas killed two people.  A Honda four-door was heading northbound in I-45 north of Centerville when a 2006 Dodge pickup rear ended the Honda sending both vehicles into the median.  The Texas Department of Public Safety Investigated the automobile wreck.  Initial reports indicate that all persons involved in the car wreck were wearing seatbelts.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration noted that there were 3,382 fatalities resulting from 2008 car accidents in Texas.

Mary Merrill, a 64 year old Kansas woman, and Cecilia Milleman, a 63 year old from Dallas, were pronounced dead at the scene.  Three other vehicle passengers suffered injuries.

If you or a family member has been injured or suffered a wrongful death from a negligent driver, contact Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers today, we are on YOUR side.

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Tuesday morning, a large bus crashed, fatally wounding at two passengers, and critically injuring at least 11 others. This transport bus accident occurred just south of San Antonio on I-37. The bus is owned by a subsidiary of Greyhound Bus Lines.

The driver of the bus recalled a large pop just prior to the bus lurching off the freeway, head first into a ditch, ejected many, pinning passengers, and tossing those inside the bus from one side to the other. A broken drive shaft is suspected, and investigations are further pending. According to records, the bus has been properly maintained, properly inspected, and no issues have been reported.

Faulty products or product liability injuries rear their ugly heads at the most inopportune times and help is near. The trial lawyers of Burwell Nebout, can help you or a family member injured in a faulty product situation or in any type of accident. As personal injury attorneys, we are equipped to represent you or yours when help is needed. Call Today!

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