On March 29 2017, the lives of 13 families were changed forever. Jack D. Young, 20, was driving a truck that collided with a van carrying a church group of senior citizens. The driver of the pickup truck was seen driving erratically before his vehicle swerved into the southbound lane and crashed into the church… Read More
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by Amber Cortez | April 6th, 2017 | Auto Accident, Blog, Driving Tips, Recent News
Texting Leads to Tragedy in Texas
by Amber Cortez | April 3rd, 2017 | Blog, Driving Tips
Spring into action on the roads this season
Spring is here, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that we are clear from dangerous road conditions. During the winter, we know that icy roads can cause imminent danger and that there is a high risk of having an accident when the road is extremely slippery. Yet, many of us might forget that spring can bring… Read More
by Amber Cortez | March 22nd, 2017 | Auto Accident, Blog, Lawsuit, Legal Representation, Personal Injury, Recent News
The Six Most Common Car Crash Injuries
The Six Most Common Car Crash Injuries According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel, over 2 million people are injured or disabled in car crashes throughout the United States annually. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has this number at more than 3 million, but regardless of the count, the astounding number of… Read More
by Amber Cortez | March 13th, 2017 | Blog, Driving Tips, Recent News
10 Safe Driving Tips For Spring Break
Spring break is just around the corner here in the Rio Grande Valley, and for the new few weeks (and sometimes months), traffic in the area is going to increase. There’s going to be college students rushing down to South Padre Island, families heading out for road trips to visit friends and families, and your… Read More
by Amber Cortez | January 12th, 2017 | Auto Accident, Blog, General, Recent News
2017 Resolutions to Become a Safer Driver
2017 is officially here and your attorneys at J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys want to ensure that you have as safe a year as possible. Because the vast majority of us spend quite a bit of time in our cars – traveling to work, for vacation, visiting family, business trips, etc. – it’s exceedingly important that… Read More
by Amber Cortez | January 5th, 2017 | Auto Accident, Blog, General
Your Social Media Post Can Hurt Your Personal Injury Lawsuit
With over 1.5 billion users on Facebook, 400 million viewers on Instagram, and 320 million people on Twitter, it’s safe to say that social media is a way of life for many people. While you may be tempted to post every detail about your day on the Internet, it may not always be in your… Read More
by Amber Cortez | December 28th, 2016 | Blog, Recent News
Texas Has the Worst Drivers
Everything may be bigger in Texas, but that also means more careless drivers. According to a recent study conducted by , Texas and Louisiana tied for the title of having the worst drivers in the country. The study ranked drivers in categories like failure to obey basic traffic laws, speeding, reckless driving, and driving while… Read More
by Amber Cortez | December 22nd, 2016 | Blog
Drinking this Holiday Season? Play it Safe.
The holiday season can be a great time to gather with friends and family to enjoy some down time in their company. However, there is also increased pressure and stress that holiday travel and shopping bring with them. At J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys, we understand that you might be tempted to drink and drive. It’s… Read More
by Amber Cortez | December 12th, 2016 | Blog, General
10 Holiday Driving Safety Tips
It’s that time of the year again. There’s turkey, football, family, decorations, and for many of us living in the Rio Grande Valley, travel up north. While the holiday season is a time of cheer and thanksgiving, it’s also important to remember the roads can be dangerous if we are not wary of our own… Read More
by Amber Cortez | December 5th, 2016 | Blog, General
Safety Tips for Holiday Parties
The holiday season is here, and there are tons of opportunities for cheer, joy, and spending time with friends and family. Of course, this usually means that where there will be plenty of fun, laughter, food, there will also be alcohol. Coupled with the facts that you might be invited to multiple parties in one… Read More