Recovering damages from an alleged drunken driver In order to recover damages from a drunken driver, the plaintiff must establish that the defendant’s negligence caused the crash. The plaintiff must also be able to substantiate the damages that were sustained as a result of the crash. Evidence can include receipts for medical expenses, lost wages,… Read More
Category: Auto Accident
by Benjamin Treviño | May 23rd, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog, Lawsuit, Legal Representation, Negligence, Personal Injury
McAllen Car Crash Attorney J. Gonzalez
by Benjamin Treviño | May 22nd, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog, Legal Representation, Personal Injury
Texas Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Attorney
J. Gonzalez Do most wrongful death and personal injury lawsuits go to trial? The vast majority of tort (wrongful death/personal injury) cases are not settled a courtroom. According to the latest data, 90 to 95% of these civil cases are resolved through settlements before reaching trial. Most personal injury and wrongful death claims are settled… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | May 19th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash, Legal Representation, Personal Injury, Recent News
Houston- area personal injury attorney J. Gonzalez
Burn wounds and personal injury cases Car accident victims who suffer burn injuries face an incredibly long and challenging road to recovery. Burns are extraordinarily painful, they cause life-long disfigurement, and they can lead to great mental anguish for victims and their families. Types of burn Injuries Most people associate serious burns with fire, but… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | May 16th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash, Personal Injury, Recent News
Dallas personal injury and wrongful death attorney J. Gonzalez
The dangers and consequences of street racing In Texas, street racing can lead not only to civil liability, but to criminal charges as well. If a street race results in a bodily injury, the offense is considered a third-degree felony, punishable by 2 to 10 years in prison, and a $10,000 fine. If a serious… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | April 23rd, 2025 | Auto Accident, Personal Injury
At least 17 hurt in Ft. Worth chain-reaction crash
Ft. Worth Personal Injury Attorney J. Gonzalez Chain reaction car accidents In Texas, the driver who is responsible for causing a crash and any resulting injuries is generally responsible for providing compensation. However, in a chain reaction car accident, determining liability and seeking compensation for personal injuries can be complex. The initial driver who caused… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | April 16th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash, Personal Injury
Hidalgo County Wrongful Death and Personal Injury Attorney J. Gonzalez
What happens if one event results in multiple plaintiffs suing the same defendant? A lawsuit with multiple plaintiffs seeking compensation from one and the same defendant can arise in a crash involving multiple vehicles. Each plaintiff will bring their specific set of circumstances and injuries to the table. One person might have minor injuries, another… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | March 20th, 2025 | Auto Accident
Edinburg Personal Injury Attorney J. Gonzalez
Street racing can lead to serious injury or death Street racing is an illegal and dangerous activity. When drivers race each other on public streets, they greatly reduce their response time and increase the chances of losing control of their vehicles. Catastrophic accidents can occur, resulting in severe injuries or even fatalities. Street racing also… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | March 14th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog
Austin Personal Injury Attorney J. Gonzalez
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
by Benjamin Treviño | March 6th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Auto Padestrian, Blog, Personal Injury
Pharr man to face charges for one-vehicle crash
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
Personal injury attorney in Edcouch
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