Does comparative negligence apply in wrongful death cases? Yes, comparative negligence can apply in wrongful death cases. It means that if the deceased person was partially at fault for the accident that caused their death, the amount of damages the surviving family can recover may be reduced. The extent to which comparative negligence affects a… Read More
Category: Wrongful Death
by Benjamin Treviño | June 17th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog, Fatal Crash, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
San Antonio car crash attorney J. Gonzalez
by Benjamin Treviño | June 6th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog, Fatal Crash, Lawsuit, Recent News, Wrongful Death
San Antonio wrongful death and personal injury attorney J. Gonzalez
The enormous devastation that can be caused by traffic accidents came into sharp focus June 4, when a suspected DWI crash claimed the life of a mother, and left her two children orphaned. In these circumstances, a wrongful death lawsuit can be brought by a number of parties. The parties include the surviving children, the… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | May 6th, 2025 | Blog, Fatal Crash, Lawsuit, News, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death
San Antonio Car Crash Attorney J. Gonzalez
Is a car crash fatality considered a wrongful death? When a person is killed in a car crash due to another person’s negligent actions, the incident may qualify as a wrongful death. In Texas, the law mandates that the responsible party must compensate the surviving family members. Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit? Only… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | March 21st, 2025 | Community, Wrongful Death
Texas Wrongful Death Attorney J. Gonzalez
The Impact of wrongful death on surviving family members The wrongful death of a beloved family member can have profound effects that are felt immediately. Intense grief, anger, and confusion are just a few of the emotions that surviving family members must deal with. Wrongful death can also have long-term consequences that can negatively impact… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | February 27th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash, Wrongful Death
Harlingen Wrongful Death Attorney
J. Gonzalez Can a one-vehicle crash lead to a wrongful death case? When two vehicles collide and a person dies, the immediate family members of the victim can bring a wrongful death claim against the driver they believe is to blame for the crash. In most cases, it can easily be determined who was at… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | December 9th, 2024 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash, Hit-And-Run, Wrongful Death
Police identify Harlingen man killed in hit-and-run crash
HARLINGEN – The Harlingen Police Department has released the identity of a man who was killed in a hit-and-run crash. Police say he was 19-year-old Richard Andrew Parmer. Parmer’s body was found at approximately 3:09 a.m. November 29, lying on the side of the road in the 2900 block of North Expressway 77 Frontage Road.… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | November 25th, 2024 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash, Legal Representation, Muerte Injusta, Wrongful Death
Edinburg woman dies in early Sunday morning crash
EDINBURG – The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a November 24 fatal crash involving two vehicles that left one person dead. Edinburg resident Itzel Limas, 28, died from her injuries after being transported to a local hospital, DPS said. According to a news release, the crash occurred at about 3:38 a.m. on FM… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | September 19th, 2024 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash, Lawsuit, Recent News, Wrongful Death
Veteran border agent killed in head-on crash
KINGSVILLE – A 21-year veteran of the U.S. Border Patrol was killed in a head-on collision as he was driving to work Monday night, September 16. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash happened around 8:45 p.m. east of Kingsville. Brandon Brown, 46, of Corpus Christi, was driving eastbound on FM 70… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | June 25th, 2024 | Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
Dog attack in Monte Alto leaves elderly woman dead
MONTE ALTO — An elderly Monte Alto woman died after being attacked by two of her own dogs. According to the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, the attack happened June 21 about 6:00 p.m. in the woman’s back yard in the 22000 block of Jesus Flores Road. The sheriff’s office news release says deputies arrived at… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | June 18th, 2024 | Wrongful Death
El Paso woman files wrongful death lawsuit over husband’s death in Mexico
EL PASO — An El Paso woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the US operators of a Mexican resort hotel. The suit was filed after the woman and her husband were electrocuted in a hot tub during a vacation in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico. Attorneys for Lizzette Zambrano filed the wrongful death lawsuit June… Read More