Hidalgo County Car Crash Lawyer J. Gonzalez
by Benjamin Treviño | March 4th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash, Personal Injury
Impact of not wearing seat belts on personal injury cases
The impact of not wearing a seat belt in a car accident can be significant in personal injury cases. It affects liability, the severity of injuries, and the overall outcome of a legal claim.
When a person sustains injuries while not wearing a seat belt, the insurance company or opposing legal counsel may use this as a defense against the personal injury claim. They will argue that the individual’s own negligence in failing to wear a seat belt contributed to the severity of their injuries. It falls under Texas’ comparative negligence doctrine.
Texas judges will assess the degree to which the injured party’s actions (or inactions) contributed to the accident or the resulting injuries. If the judge rules that the individual’s failure to wear a seat belt was a contributing factor, their potential compensation can be reduced proportionately.
Contact J. Gonzalez
Crash victims can still recover damages even if they were not wearing a seatbelt, but it means having a smart personal injury attorney on your side.
J. Gonzalez and his expert team can help you understand the principle of comparative negligence and explain the reasons why you might still have a right to compensation.
You’ll be able to make an informed decision and maximize your chances of a favorable outcome.
Contact us today via this website or by calling 1-800-CAR-CRASH for a free consultation.
La Blanca man ejected, killed in crash
By: Benjamin Treviño
Authorities are investigating a February 28 three-vehicle crash east of Edinburg that left one man dead.
According to a Texas Department of Public Safety news release, the crash happened around 3:29 p.m. on State Highway 107 just east of Farm-to-Market Road 493.
The release states a black 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling east on 107 when an aqua 1992 Ford Roadster attempted to pass the Tahoe at an “unsafe speed.”
The Roadster struck the rear left back of the Tahoe, veered off the road and hit an unoccupied Ford Expedition parked on the roadside.
The report states driver was not wearing a seatbelt and was thrown from the vehicle and fatally injured.
The victim is identified as 42-year-old Martin Andy Perez Jr. of La Blanca.
Source: https://www.krgv.com/news/man-dies-following-three-vehicle-crash-in-hidalgo-county
