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 fatal car wreck occurred in San Benito, Texas.  Police responded to a automobile collision at the intersection of Turner and South Sam Houston.  A van and a car collided.  Two people inside the van were pronounced dead at the scene.  The driver of the car was transported to the hospital with critical head injuries.  The collision is still under investigation, but alcohol may have been involved.

If you or a family member has been injured by a negligent driver or if a family member suffered a wrongful death at the hands of a negligent or intoxicated driver, contact Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers today.  We are on YOUR side.

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A Plugerville teen was killed when a driver ran a red light and slammed into another car.  The red light was run by Chase Tabor who was driving a Dodge Durango which smashed into a Honda Pilot driven by Heather Valera.  The Texas Department of Public Safety investigated the automobile wreck at the intersection of Gattis School Road and the frontage road of Highway 130.  George Loera III, 17, of Pflugerville, Texas was a passenger in the Durango and died at the scene.

If you or a family member has been injured by a negligent driver including the driver of a vehicle in which you were a passenger or if a family member suffered a wrongful death from a negligent driver, contact Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers today – we are on YOUR side.

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An East Texas man is looking at a long prison term after killing a man in an automobile wreck.  Benjamin Capps, who is only 28 years old, was charged with his 3rd D.W.I. when he crashed head on killing another driver.  The collision occurred on Highway 80 in Longview, Texas.  The head on collision killed John Pinter, 74, of Lindale, Texas.

If you or a family member has been injured by a negligent driver including the driver of a vehicle in which you were a passenger or if your family member suffered a wrongful death from a negligent driver, contact Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers today – we are on YOUR side.

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A collision occurred in Houston, Texas between a Metro Bus and the Light Rail.  The preliminary investigation indicates the Metro Bus ran a red light.  Several people were taken to the hospital with injuries.

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A Santa Fe police officer was taken to the hospital after his vehicle was hit by a drunk driver.  The drunk driver is from Huntsville, Texas.  The driver was charged with DWI and possession of marijuana.

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A two car collision in Galveston resulted in one death.  The deceased is from Hitchcock, Texas.  The Galveston Police Department is still investigating the cause of the automobile collision.

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49 year old Nestor Castro, Jr. was killed in Midland, Texas when a 17 year old ran a stop sign crashing into Castro’s car.  Castro’s vehicle burst into flames resulting in his death.

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