A recent survey by ValuePenguin found that 53% of Americans have travel plans. After a year of quarantine, social distancing protocols, masks, and bad vibes, it’s clear that Americans are eager to get back on the road and have some fun. Here in the Lone Star State, we have plenty of asphalt to cover –… Read More
Category: Personal Injury
by Amber Cortez | July 22nd, 2021 | Personal Injury
Tips for Staying Safe While Traveling to Texas Road Trip Destinations
by Amber Cortez | June 4th, 2021 | Auto Accident, Driving Tips, Personal Injury
Brain Injury Awareness: What to Know About Traumatic Brain Injuries
Personal injuries can be caused by a wide array of accidents including car accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, dog bites, and even defective products that cause you bodily harm. One of the most dangerous–but least often noted–types of personal injury is a traumatic brain injury, otherwise known as a TBI. Traumatic brain injuries are one of the… Read More
by Amber Cortez | May 26th, 2021 | Personal Injury
Why You Should Choose a Spanish-Speaking Lawyer
Texas’s Hispanic population grew by more than 2 million between 2010 to 2020, reaching 11.5 million. It’s estimated that the Hispanic population is on pace to be the largest share in upcoming years. This flourishing Hispanic population is spread out all across the state with heavy concentrations throughout South Texas–including the Rio Grande Valley. These… Read More
by Amber Cortez | October 2nd, 2020 | Auto Accident, Legal Representation, Personal Injury
What to Know About Texas Rideshare Accidents
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
by Amber Cortez | September 30th, 2020 | Auto Accident, Personal Injury
British Man Loses His Arm Because of a Catastrophic Accident
In November 2019, a man was involved in a rollover accident in Brighton, England, causing injuries so devastating that he had to have his entire arm amputated. The man, who was texting-and-driving at the time, ran into a fixed median that caused his grey van to tip over to its side and nearly hit another… Read More
by Amber Cortez | July 31st, 2020 | News, Personal Injury
Jesse Gonzalez’s Experience With COVID-19
With the surge of COVID-19 cases at an all-time high across the Rio Grande Valley and hospitals at full capacity, it is now more imperative than ever to comply with all local mandates given by our counties, socially distance from each other as much as we possibly can, and most importantly, wear a protective mask.… Read More
by Amber Cortez | February 25th, 2020 | Personal Injury
Determining the Value of a Personal Injury
Every personal injury claim is unique in its own way and the amount of compensation that can be secured can widely vary. However, each case is calculated utilizing the same factors including elements such as the severity of the injury, financial loss, and mental anguish. The McAllen car accident lawyer of J.Gonzalez Injury Attorneys is… Read More
by Amber Cortez | September 12th, 2019 | Personal Injury
What Are Emotional Distress Damages in a Texas Personal Injury Case?
One of the most traumatic experiences one can go through is becoming involved in a catastrophic personal injury accident, be it a car wreck, workplace accident, dog bite, or some other incident. A serious accident can change your emotional and mental wellbeing forever. Severe emotional distress can suck the joy out of life and make… Read More
by Amber Cortez | April 1st, 2019 | Personal Injury
Suing a School for Harming Your Child Should NOT Have to Be an Uphill Battle
One of the worst phone calls you can receive as a parent is a call from your child’s school notifying you that your little one or teenager has been injured in some sort of accident. Parents face these sorts of incidents every day all throughout the state of Texas. But did you know it is… Read More
by Amber Cortez | February 2nd, 2019 | Auto Accident, Personal Injury, Recent News
Child Struck in Mission
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), on the morning of Wednesday, January 30th, a 9-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle in Mission. Details of the Incident The auto-pedestrian accident occurred in North Mission, on La Homa Road and 8 Mile Line Road, right around 6:45 a.m. Local authorities stated that the… Read More