How is liability determined in multi-vehicle crashes in Texas? A recent horrific crash involving multiple cars in Austin raises the question of determining fault in such accidents. Even though one person has been arrested and accused of causing the chain-reaction crash, further investigation might show that multiple drivers may be partially liable. The investigation Determining… Read More
Author: Benjamin Treviño

by Benjamin Treviño | March 14th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog

by Benjamin Treviño | March 12th, 2025 | Blog
Do people who are hurt in an ATV accident have any legal recourse? As with all personal injury and wrongful death claims, the recovery of damages in an ATV crash hinges on proving fault. In other words, the primary issue is who caused the accident. In the news story below, an ATV driver was killed… Read More

by Benjamin Treviño | March 6th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Auto Padestrian, Blog, Personal Injury
Edinburg Personal Injury Attorney J. Gonzalez Can I sue my brother if I’m injured in a crash due to his negligence? Yes. You can sue your brother (or any other family member) for personal injury. There is nothing in tort law that says you cannot sue a family member if they cause you physical or… Read More

by Benjamin Treviño | March 4th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Auto Padestrian, Blog
J. Gonzalez Death of tort defendant If a personal injury defendant dies in a Texas car crash, the plaintiff can still pursue a lawsuit, but they must file the claim against the deceased defendant’s estate. That means the legal action would proceed against the personal representative of the estate instead of the deceased individual directly.… Read More

by Benjamin Treviño | March 4th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash, Personal Injury
Impact of not wearing seat belts on personal injury cases The impact of not wearing a seat belt in a car accident can be significant in personal injury cases. It affects liability, the severity of injuries, and the overall outcome of a legal claim. When a person sustains injuries while not wearing a seat belt,… Read More

by Benjamin Treviño | February 28th, 2025 | Auto Padestrian, Blog
J. Gonzalez When you are injured in a car crash due to someone else’s negligence, you can file a claim for compensation to pay for any injuries and other damages you sustained as a result of the crash. The claim can be made against the individual, their insurance carrier, or any other party that shares… Read More

by Benjamin Treviño | February 27th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash, Wrongful Death
J. Gonzalez Can a one-vehicle crash lead to a wrongful death case? When two vehicles collide and a person dies, the immediate family members of the victim can bring a wrongful death claim against the driver they believe is to blame for the crash. In most cases, it can easily be determined who was at… Read More

by Benjamin Treviño | February 27th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash
J. Gonzalez Determining fault in a crash involving multiple vehicles is complex. Multiple parties may have contributed to the accident through negligence, requiring careful analysis of evidence like police reports, witness statements, and vehicle damage. It requires a careful investigation to determine each party’s percentage of fault, which means you need the best possible legal… Read More

by Benjamin Treviño | February 21st, 2025 | Auto Padestrian, Fatal Crash, Pedestrian Accident
J. Gonzalez Law Firm Auto-pedestrian accidents are among the most devastating accidents in terms of the severity of injuries that can result. People walking or riding a bicycle are simply outmatched in a collision with a vehicle, even a small vehicle. The following are some of the most-common auto-pedestrian accident injuries. Concussions / brain Injuries… Read More

by Benjamin Treviño | February 13th, 2025 | Auto Padestrian, Fatal Crash, Hit-And-Run, Legal Representation, Muerte Injusta, Negligence
What can a family do if someone causes a wrongful death but can’t be found? If someone causes a wrongful death but cannot be found, the victim’s family may still be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. However, their chances of recovering damages are significantly reduced. The reason is due to the difficulty in… Read More