Driving next to semi trucks that are loaded down with hazardous materials can be unnerving for any driver. Recently, the worst fears of many drivers became a reality when two trucks collided on a Texas highway, causing a fiery explosion...

Environmental concerns are of great importance to most Americans who comprehend the risks - for the environment and their own health - that accompany polluting the earth with hazardous substances. Unfortunately, in years past, these risks of toxic exposure may...

With the economy still in recovery and many Texas residents finding ways to cut expenses, the popularity of cheaper, generic brand pharmaceuticals has soared. However, the government recently revealed that it mistakenly approved a generic antidepressant, but later revealed it...

Whether parents intend to or not, they are seen as role models. And, through their actions, they are continuously setting examples for their kids. As a result of what's known as learned behavior, kids mimic what their parents do. Unfortunately,...

Displaying extraordinary community spirit and commitment to the fight against cancer, Provost Umphrey Law Firm staff members braved rainy weather conditions to take part in the "Gift of Life's" 2nd Annual Julie Richardson Procter 5K Ribbon Run/Walk, helping to raise...

Car and motorcycle crashes can cause severe injuries to the victims involved. When motorcycle wrecks occur on highways, for instance, the results are often devastating. Recently in Texas, a man and woman were transported to the hospital after an SUV...

Beaumont drivers are accustomed to dealing with high speeds while driving on some of the long rural highways that connect Texas cities. However, the Texas Transportation Commission has just approved a controversial new 85 mph speed limit for a toll...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Miranda Sevcik 713-515-9729Provost Umphrey Law Firmhttp://www.provostumphrey.com  Beaumont, TX, Sept. 24, 2012 - Provost Umphrey Law Firm, LLP , is honored to have more lawyers included in The Best Lawyers in America for excellence in the fields of...

In 2010, BP-one of the largest energy companies in the world-is alleged to have released millions of pounds of benzene into the air over a 40-day period through an improperly-working flare at one of its Texas refineries. Various individuals alleged...