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November 11, 2024

Motorcycle Safety in West Texas: Tips & Legal Rights

Riding a motorcycle in West Texas offers a sense of freedom that few other experiences can match. With its open highways and scenic routes, the region is a haven for …
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November 4, 2024

Webb, Stokes & Sparks: October News & Updates

At Webb, Stokes & Sparks, we’re committed to more than just serving our clients in the courtroom—we’re dedicated to making a difference in our community and fostering leadership within our …
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October 15, 2024

San Angelo Car Accident Guide: Beyond the Basics

Car accidents can happen to anyone, anywhere, and at any time, even in a relatively quiet city like San Angelo. With the proper knowledge and preparation, you can navigate the …
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May 22, 2023

The Importance of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage & Personal Injury Protection in Texas

When it comes to personal injury cases in Texas, being prepared is key. Accidents can happen unexpectedly, and the financial consequences can be overwhelming. That’s why Webb, Stokes & Sparks, …
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March 25, 2020

Who is Liable for Oil Accidents?

The oil industry is a source of employment for thousands of Texans. Sadly, one of the state’s most significant industries is also one of the most dangerous. Many employees in …
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April 12, 2019

19th Annual Meals for the Elderly Event a Success

Every year, Mary Noel Golder proudly sponsors Meals for the Elderly as it hosts its annual events to raise money for the organization—a nonprofit charity devoted to delivering a hot, …
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May 28, 2015

Attorney Mary Golder Wins $5 Million in Car Accident Case

When a young Marine was killed in a car crash outside of a San Angelo bar in 2013, his father sought out legal counsel for bringing the negligent parties to …
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January 19, 2015

What to Do After a Car Accident

In the aftermath of a car accident, you may feel anxious and confused. However, it is important that you remain calm and make sure to review the following tips in …
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June 26, 2014

Car Accidents and Traumatic Brain Injuries

Car accidents are not only physically painful, but can have a lasting negative emotional effect on you, as well. While some individuals manage to walk away from car accidents with …
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August 30, 2013

On ‘Lee Daniels’ The Butler’

A common description for a film like Lee Daniels’ The Butler, one that attempts to define eras and relate a certain message, is “Oscar bait”. Just as Schindler’s List took …
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August 1, 2013

On The Positive Leveraging of Fame

The specter of fame brings many things – popularity, media attention, rampant analysis of personal behavior – but what it allows most of all is that most vital of human …
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July 2, 2013

On The Tragedy In Arizona and Heroic Purpose

The loss of 19 firefighters on Sunday to an Arizona wildfire has pierced the hearts of their loved ones and all Americans. These brave men died fighting a powerful wildfire …
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June 27, 2013

On Open Government And An Informed Public

Controversy recently struck the Texas Senate, as debate raged over the passage of abortion restrictions in Texas. The issue is a sensitive and controversial one, and following the filibuster of …
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June 26, 2013

On The Vanishing Jury

Over the past two decades, the decline in jury trials for civil cases has been precipitous. So precipitous, in fact, that the number of civil trials with juries fell 64 …
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June 25, 2013

On Forced Arbitration and Fair Conditions for Individuals

One of the biggest issues in any case is the establishment of fair and equal conditions for both parties. Our justice system rests on ideas of fairness and objectivity. Ideally, …
baseball
June 21, 2013

On Antitrust Law and Major League Baseball: A whole new ballgame

Professional sports are a business. It’s an oft-forgotten truth for many sports’ fans, but occasionally, fans are swiftly reminded of the contentious corporate aspects of the games many love. One …
insurance
June 19, 2013

West, Texas And The Importance Of Liability Insurance

Every day, the amount of information available to the public grows. And with the rise of that information comes questions of access, regulation, and expectation. The tragic explosions in West, …
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February 14, 2013

Texas Law and Justice

The Supreme Court of Texas has adopted the extremely controversial Rules for Early Dismissal and Rules on Expedited Trials. Apparently no input from the lawyers of Texas was considered. Very …