Ridesharing services, such as Uber or Lyft, have become very convenient and accessible methods of transportation. Individuals no longer have to own a car or utilize public transportation to get around town. While these services do have their benefits, such as providing a safer mode of transportation for those who have been drinking, they also… Read More
Category: Legal Representation
by Amber Cortez | October 2nd, 2020 | Auto Accident, Legal Representation, Personal Injury
What to Know About Texas Rideshare Accidents
by Amber Cortez | September 16th, 2020 | Legal Representation
What to Know Prior to Your Free Consultation With a Personal Injury Attorney
When a person is in need of adequate legal representation due to an injury they have suffered, the next ideal move would be to do the research in finding the right attorney that can best represent you. For the most part, the majority of car accident attorneys offer free in-person–or virtual–consultations to prospective clients in… Read More
by Amber Cortez | May 25th, 2020 | Legal Representation
How the Current State of COVID-19 Can Lead to Truck Accidents
With the world slowly recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, many essential establishments including grocery stores, medical clinics, and hospitals have been relying heavily on the trucking industry in order to have their respective goods delivered as soon as possible. According to a report by Business Insider, the United States trucking industry is responsible for 70%… Read More
by Amber Cortez | May 1st, 2020 | Legal Representation
Can I Sue My Employer If I Contracted COVID-19 at Work?
With numerous cases of COVID-19 reported across the Rio Grande Valley on a daily basis, county government officials are urging their residents to comply with their shelter-in-place ordinances and only leave their homes for essential needs and purposes. While essential businesses remain open under certain circumstances and limitations, essential workers have to continue to work… Read More
by Amber Cortez | April 14th, 2020 | Auto Accident, Legal Representation
Can I Recover Money If I Am Unable To Return To Work as a Result of My Car Accident?
As numerous COVID-19 cases continue to increase on a daily basis across the Rio Grande Valley, all the respective counties are enforcing the necessary social distancing measures needed in order to slow down the spread of the coronavirus. And with every county placing strict shelter-in-place orders in efforts to protect the safety of their residents… Read More
by Amber Cortez | April 6th, 2020 | Legal Representation
Should I Drive Myself to See a Doctor If I Have COVID-19 or Show Any Symptoms?
As COVID-19 grows from a health concern to a health crisis, developing new protocols and procedures to keep people virus-free are crucial to curbing its spread. At the same time, old rules must be enforced to prevent unnecessary infection–and injury–from occurring as well. If you suspect that you are experiencing symptoms related to coronavirus, you… Read More
by Amber Cortez | March 20th, 2020 | Legal Representation, Recent News
Worried about COVID-19? Speak With Our Attorneys From the Safety and Comfort of Your Home
With the Coronavirus crisis still going, we must do our part in preventing it from spreading by keeping ourselves, our beloved families, our neighbors, and our communities as safe as possible. To accomplish this, we must make the best of our situation and take advantage of alternative options. At J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys, we plan… Read More
by Amber Cortez | March 16th, 2020 | Legal Representation
Are Foreign Nationals Eligible to Seek Legal Action?
Foreign nationals in the United States may feel as if they do not have many legal options when they suffer a personal injury, be it a car accident injury or an injury on the job. While it can be intimidating to deal with a legal situation in an unfamiliar country, it’s important to know… Read More
by Amber Cortez | December 12th, 2019 | Legal Representation
December is Anti-Barratry Awareness Month: Drivers Beware Ambulance Chasers!
December is, undoubtedly, one of the most festive months of the year. From Christmas to Hanukkah, Kwanza and even New Year’s Day, it’s a season of family, friends, good times and joy. Unfortunately, the holiday season also means an increased risk of being involved in a car accident. With more drivers on the road and… Read More
by Amber Cortez | October 10th, 2019 | Legal Representation
Valuable Benefits of Choosing a Spanish Speaking Lawyer
It should come as no surprise that the majority of Rio Grande Valley residents are of Hispanic/Latino descent. Starr County, for instance, is 96.4 percent Hispanic/Latino and has been noted as being the county with the highest percentage of Latinos in Texas. While English is prevalent in the Rio Grande Valley, there are many households… Read More