The road can sometimes be potentially dangerous, so it’s no surprise that it requires our undivided attention. The smallest distraction can lead to a horrific accident and the loss of your quality of life. At the J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys, we know how difficult the aftermath of a negligent car accident can be, but we’re… Read More
Category: Auto Accident
by Amber Cortez | April 15th, 2015 | Auto Accident, Blog, General, Negligence
TxDOT Aims to Educate with National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
by Amber Cortez | December 8th, 2014 | Auto Accident, Blog, General
Holiday Season: Busy Times for DUIs
The holiday season is in full force and families throughout our state will be spending unforgettable moments together as the year’s end draws near. While there’s nothing wrong with celebrating during these festive months, holiday season is known to have its fair share of dangers. With an increase in travelling and partying, holiday season is… Read More
by Amber Cortez | December 5th, 2014 | Auto Accident, Blog, General, Lawsuit
Woman Faces Intoxicated Manslaughter Charges After Fatal Car Crash
Driving while intoxicated can generally result in a number of penalties in the State of Texas. A person who commits this offense can often be served with fines, a license suspension, community service, incarceration and/or a higher insurance payment. While these consequences should be enough to keep anyone from driving under the influence, some people… Read More
by Amber Cortez | October 27th, 2014 | Auto Accident, Blog, General, Lawsuit
Intoxicated Driver Charged After Fatal Accident
It’s safe to assume most people will learn from their mistakes and will avoid repeating them. Unfortunately, there are others who will continue to make errors even after they’ve been arrested. A Hays County man, who was previously charged with drunk driving in 2002 and 2005, was charged with intoxication manslaughter after causing a fatal… Read More
by Amber Cortez | September 15th, 2014 | Auto Accident, Blog, Lawsuit
Lawsuit Filed by Beaumont Man After Rear-End Crash
Most drivers will spend the majority of their time on the road facing the front while regularly glancing to the sides. While this is done to avoid any sort of impact with other vehicles, a rear-end crash can be abrupt and dangerous. Unfortunately, for a Beaumont, Texas man, the aftermath of a rear-end crash has… Read More
by Amber Cortez | September 8th, 2014 | Auto Accident, Blog, Lawsuit
Lawsuit Filed After Intoxicated Driving Accident
Texas law prohibits anyone from driving while intoxicated, yet many continue to endanger other motorists by doing so. Driving while intoxicated blurs your senses and significantly decreases your reaction time, placing you and other drivers on the path of unnecessary danger. A Galveston County woman became the victim of a drunk and negligent driver and… Read More
by Amber Cortez | September 5th, 2014 | Auto Accident, Blog, General, Lawsuit, Personal Injury
Woman Killed in Drunken Crash, Driver Charged
The last thing you imagine when jumping in the passenger seat of a vehicle is the possibility of experiencing a devastating and debilitating car crash. With so many road rules and safety procedures in place, a safe ride is always what any passenger expects. Unfortunately, for a woman in Austin, these expectations were not met.… Read More
by Amber Cortez | August 15th, 2014 | Auto Accident, Blog, Lawsuit, Negligence
Lawsuit Filed After Driver Allegedly Causes Accident in Galveston
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Our nation’s roadways are equipped with a variety of traffic signs that motorists are lawfully obliged to follow. It isn’t unusual, however, for many of these signs to go ignored, leading to tragic consequences. Unfortunately, for a woman in Galveston, Texas, another driver’s alleged negligence led to a… Read More
by Amber Cortez | June 30th, 2014 | Auto Accident, Blog, Negligence, Personal Injury
TxDOT Kicks Off “Talk, Text, Crash” Campaign
You’ve probably received a few texts or phone calls while driving, but have you ever answered them? Can doing so place you or other motorists in harm’s way? According to research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, texting drivers are four times more likely to be involved in a car accident. With 505 deaths… Read More
by Amber Cortez | June 10th, 2014 | Auto Accident, Blog, Legal Representation, Negligence, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
Trucking Accident Claims Man’s Life, Comedian Tracy Morgan Left Seriously Injured
The open road can be an intimidating thing to deal with, especially when the towering shape of a semi-truck appears when you least expect it. About 500,000 accidents are attributed to these massive vehicles every year and 5,000 of them result in fatalities. A truck accident can be devastating enough to completely change or end… Read More