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Scott Renick

Scott Renick is the founder of the Renick Law Firm, PLLC in Beaumont, Texas. A former Texas prosecutor and second-generation attorney, he represents individuals in personal injury and insurance dispute matters. With extensive experience handling complex hurricane damage and insurance cases, Scott is committed to protecting clients’ rights and access to justice. He is admitted to practice in Texas, including the Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas, and is an active member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association.

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The rules have changed for reporting oil and gas injuries

The rules have changed for reporting oil and gas injuries

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Last Modified on Jul 28, 2022

The oil and gas industry has often claimed that the rate of injuries among workers in this field is below the national average. However, the reporting of injuries and fatalities was inconsistent at best until the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) introduced a rule…

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What should you do if your car collides with a power pole?

What should you do if your car collides with a power pole?

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Last Modified on Jul 19, 2022

Even though electrocution during motor vehicle accidents is exceedingly rare, it is not impossible for you to survive a car accident only to die by electrocution after colliding with a power pole. In fact, according to reporting from ABC News, that very thing happened to…

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Should you put ice on a major burn?

Should you put ice on a major burn?

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Last Modified on Jul 05, 2022

You have probably had at least one skin burn during your lifetime. While painful, burns are alarmingly common in the U.S. In fact, according to the Cleveland Clinic, approximately 500,000 Americans require medical treatment for the burns they suffer every single year. For minor burns,…

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3 risks of signing a general medical release after an accident

3 risks of signing a general medical release after an accident

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Last Modified on Jul 03, 2022

Car accidents are not exactly rare in the Lone Star State. In fact, according to the Texas Department of Transportation, there is a reportable motor vehicle accident every 57 seconds somewhere in the state. Fortunately, you have probably not had to deal with many of…

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What can you do when your insurer acts in bad faith?

What can you do when your insurer acts in bad faith?

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Last Modified on Jun 22, 2022

Texas citizens are in a unique position in which they must think about protecting their homes from both tornados and hurricanes. You expect your insurance company to be there for you in the event of costly property damage, but you might have to fend for…

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How do TBIs impact personality?

How do TBIs impact personality?

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Last Modified on Jun 21, 2022

Getting into a crash and suffering from a head injury can then lead to traumatic injury of the brain. These brain injuries – TBIs for short – have numerous and notable impacts on multiple aspects of a victim’s life. One often-overlooked impact is that of…

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How can dooring lead to serious injury?

How can dooring lead to serious injury?

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Last Modified on Jun 18, 2022

Dooring is a term that many cyclists know. This situation can end up causing a lot of potential damage to the victims who suffer through it. What is dooring, exactly? And how can this act lead to a potentially serious injury? What causes dooring? We…

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What are the most dangerous complications of crush injuries?

What are the most dangerous complications of crush injuries?

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Last Modified on Jun 03, 2022

If you end up in a car crash, it is possible that you will suffer from a crush injury. These injuries can occur any time something with excessive weight or size ends up compressing and crushing part of the body. But what are the most…

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How can drivers suffer from crush injuries in a crash?

How can drivers suffer from crush injuries in a crash?

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Last Modified on Jun 01, 2022

When people think of crush injuries, they typically think of injuries that occur on construction sites or other areas with a lot of heavy machinery and equipment. However, crush injuries can happen in any situation involving heavy or large objects. This includes car crashes, too.…

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How do back injuries affect your life?

How do back injuries affect your life?

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Last Modified on May 26, 2022

Did you know that among all of the different types of injuries and ailments workers suffer from, back pain serves as the leading cause for workers to take time off of the job? Back injuries can have an enormous impact on your life. Most people…

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