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According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Hidalgo County ranks 6th highest among Texas counties for traffic fatalities. In fact, Hidalgo County accounted for two-thirds of all traffic fatalities in the Rio Grande Valley.

The people of Hidalgo need trustworthy legal assistance to protect them from wrongdoings that may occur. If you have suffered serious injuries in a car accident in Hidalgo, the car accident lawyers of J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys are ready to represent you.

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Texas Car Accident Statistics

Unfortunately, the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that in 2017, Texas ranked first in traffic fatalities. While rates of fatalities are decreasing, Texas still falls behind other states when it comes to traffic safety.

Important car accident statistics in Texas include:

• One person lost their life in a traffic accident every 2 hours and 25 minutes in Texas in 2018.
• While overall traffic fatalities have been decreasing throughout the state, pedestrian fatalities and pedalcyclist fatalities have both increased by 1 percent and 26 percent, respectively.
• Accidents in rural areas account for 55 percent of all traffic fatalities in Texas.
• 26 percent of all Texas traffic crashes in 2018 involved a driver who was under the influence of alcohol.

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Damages Awarded for Car Accidents and Personal Injury Claims

Car accidents can be devastating for victims. Thankfully, if a negligent party is responsible for the damages you have suffered, you may be eligible to secure compensation.

Depending on the specific circumstances of your accident, our Hidalgo car accident attorneys can help you to obtain compensation that includes:

• Special/economic damages — Special, or economic damages, are those losses which can be calculated exactly. Examples include lost wages, medical bills, and lost earning capacity, among others.
• Non-economic damages — Non-economic damages are all losses for an exact cost cannot be so easily calculated and vary from claim to claim. These may include pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of consortium, or loss of quality of life.

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How J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys Can Help

The dedicated lawyers of J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys can help you if you have experienced any of the following types of claims

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• Auto accidents

• Truck accidents

• Barratry incidents

• Personal injury

• Product liability

• Oil field explosions

• Premises liability

• Wrongful death

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Dependable Car Accident Lawyers in Hidalgo

Born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley, Jesse Gonzalez knows exactly what problems community members in the Rio Grande Valley face. Along with his team of Hidalgo attorneys, he will stop at nothing to ensure your rights are protected and justice is served.

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If you or a loved one have been involved in a car accident, contact the team at J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys at (956) 630-6700 or fill out our contact form for a FREE consultation.

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