HIDALGO COUNTY – A 37-year-old Donna man who allegedly caused a fatal crash while fleeing police has pleaded not guilty to charges contained in a six-count indictment. Jose Guadalupe Padilla, who was indicted on October 31, 2023, is charged with: Murder Evading arrest causing serious bodily injury Evading arrest or detention causing death Intoxication manslaughter… Read More
Category: Blog
by Benjamin Treviño | December 28th, 2023 | Blog
Donna man enters pleas in fatal crash case
by Benjamin Treviño | December 1st, 2023 | Blog
Edinburg North High School graduates killed in ATV crash
Two teens who were killed in a November 26 ATV accident were recent graduates of Edinburg North High School, according to the district’s Public Information Officer, Lisa Ayala. The victims are identified as 18-year-old Jaidy Alcalá and 17-year-old Leila Elizabeth Arias. The teens were riding on an ATV Razor that ended up on its side… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | November 22nd, 2023 | Blog
Man fatally stricken by SUV in Harlingen, per report
HARLINGEN — Police in Harlingen say an investigation is underway after a man was struck and killed by an SUV. As reported by Valley Central: At 4:23 a.m. Saturday, officers responded to the 1500 block of N. Ed Carey Drive in reference to auto-pedestrian crash, a news release from the Harlingen Police Department stated. When… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | November 14th, 2023 | Blog
Elderly man killed in Edinburg auto-pedestrian accident
EDINBURG – A 78-year-old man has died after being hit by a vehicle in Edinburg. In a news release, a police spokesperson said the crash happened Saturday, November 11 just before 7:30 p.m. in the 2000 block of E. University Drive. “Through the investigation, it was determined that 78-year-old Juan Solis of Edinburg was walking… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | November 10th, 2023 | Blog
New data highlights dangers of working in the Texas oil patch
A new study from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers new insight into the fatal risks that come with being a Texas oil field worker. By the numbers The study, released September 25, 2023, examined federal workplace data from 2014 to 2019. It tracked 470 deaths among industry workers across the U.S.,… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | November 2nd, 2023 | Auto Accident, Auto Padestrian, Blog
Donna police seek vehicular assault suspect
Donna police are looking for a man accused of driving his vehicle into a group of people outside a bar in the early morning hours on October 30. According to a news release, 26-year-old Manuel Aguilera of Pharr allegedly drove into the group of people as they were standing outside of a bar in the… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | October 24th, 2023 | Auto Padestrian, Blog
Donna teen dies after being struck by two vehicles
EDINBURG — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is investigating an October 20 auto-pedestrian accident that claimed the life of a Donna teenager. According to a DPS news release, the incident happened at 8:00 p.m. on FM 1423 just south of Anderson Road. The report states that a white Chevrolet Silverado traveling north on… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | October 12th, 2023 | Blog, Lawsuit
Washington family awarded millions in herbal supplement lawsuit
According to The Daily News newspaper, a Cowlitz County, Washington jury has awarded $2.5 million to a Castle Rock family following a wrongful death lawsuit. 39-year-old Patrick Coyne, who suffered from back pain, died from ingesting a pain reliever called kratom, which is not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. A 12-member jury ruled… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | October 6th, 2023 | Blog, Legal Representation
Choosing the right Personal Injury Attorney
If you’ve suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence, you are entitled to file a personal injury insurance claim or a lawsuit to recover compensation for your damages. Your livelihood and future quality of life could hang in the balance, so choosing the right personal injury lawyer is one of the most important decisions… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | October 4th, 2023 | Blog
How do insurance adjusters gather information to make their settlement offer?
The first person an insurance company will want to talk to about your claim is you. Therefore, an insurance adjuster will likely contact you very quickly to try to collect information from you about your claim. They will likely ask for a description of your damages, as well as what happened during your accident. The… Read More