Authorities arrested a 48-year-old woman after she fled the scene of a crash that left two people injured at the 1900 block of E. 14^th Street in Brownsville. While the alleged wrongdoer was able to avoid the immediate repercussions of her actions by fleeing, she was later found and charged for her negligence.

The Aftermath

Brownsville authorities found the woman and her vehicle in an alley at the 1600 block of South Frontage Road and immediately arrested her. She was charged with two counts of intoxication assault and two counts of an accident involving injury. The driver of the other vehicle and her daughter suffered minor injuries and were treated by EMS.

Laws Against Hit-And-Run Accidents

In the state of Texas, it is illegal to leave the scene of a crash without providing identification, insurance information and aid for the victims involved. If injury is an outcome of a hit-and-run accident, the person fleeing the scene can be subject to a fine of up to $5,000 and up to five years in jail.

There are laws in place to provide victims with justice, but you and your loved ones may need a lot more than that. If you’re the victim of a hit-and-run accident, you could suffer more than just physical pain. You and your family should not live through the stress and despair that an accident can bring.

Seek What You Deserve

The personal injury attorneys of the J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys will devote the time and patience to provide you with the compensation you deserve. You don’t have to live with the strains of hospital bills and car repairs. A personal injury lawsuit can eventually help you with the stresses of medical bills, funeral bills and loss of income.

You Are Not Alone

You do not have to face the burdens of a hit-and-run accident on your own. If you feel the strains of an accident and are in desperate need of help, don’t hesitate to contact us. With several locations including McAllen and Brownsville, know that a team of highly-dependable personal injury attorneys is available to help. You are not alone in your pursuit to overcome the burden you’ve been dealt.

Shopping for groceries can be a hassle for the average American. One thing that rarely crosses our minds is the risk of suffering injury while collecting our goods. A woman in Texas has found herself in the unfortunate situation of physical recovery after allegedly suffering an injury at a large retail chain.

The Walmart Corporation is facing a lawsuit after the woman claimed she was injured after having slipped and fallen at a Galveston location on March 13^th. She alleges her fall occurred when she slipped on a puddle of water as she approached a cash register. The plaintiff is claiming the store’s negligence in maintaining a safe environment was the cause. She is seeking between $200,000 and $1 million in compensation.

Poor Maintenance

The store’s failure to properly maintain its floors placed innocent customers in harm’s way, according to Johnson. Store property managers are responsible for upholding a safe shopping or work environment for customers and employees. Any hazards, such as puddles of water, which could result in injury, should not be neglected. When property owners do not address these hazards in a timely manner, the business could be held liable if a customer alleges that injury has resulted due to said hazards.

Build Your Case

A slip and fall accident can be quite serious. Skull fractures, broken limbs or spine trauma can result if the fall is serious enough. Treating these injuries is expensive, time-consuming, and debilitating. As a victim, know that the J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys can help you settle a satisfactory claim to treat your injuries. The monetary compensation you can receive may go towards alleviating hospital bills, therapy costs and pain and suffering. Your first step to financial and physical recovery is to contact us.

A Trusted Firm

Our convenient location in McAllen allows us to easily serve the Rio Grande Valley. If you have found yourself to be the victim of a slip and fall injury, or any injury where you suspect another’s negligence played a role, we can help. We are a trusted firm with a track record proving that we get results. Let us help you seek the compensation you deserve.

The Accident

A white bicycle stands tied to a pole at the corner of Waugh and West Gray in Houston as a memorial for a deceased cyclist. The 24-year-old woman was the victim of a hit and run accident on December 1^st while riding her bike back home.

The motorist who struck the cyclist, a 35-year-old woman, was arrested on a hit and run charge that occurred after an alleged night of drinking and driving.

Lacking Law

After the cyclist was found alive but seriously injured on the curb, she was taken to a Houston hospital where she died days later. Authorities were unable to gather witnesses of the car crash or any information that could have placed more serious charges on the driver. She was eventually only accused with a hit and run charge after she intentionally failed to stop to provide care and assistance to the victim.

Cries for Justice

Although friends, family and fellow cyclists praised the police department for finding and arresting the driver promptly, they were appalled by their inability to find evidence that would have brought a greater sense of closure.

In cases like these, it may seem impossible to find justice but there are people who can help. The personal injury attorneys of the J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys will dedicate every second to building a strong case that will help you with your loss.

Find Closure with a Personal Injury Lawsuit

Accidents such as this one can bring you or your loved ones unnecessary injuries, mental anguish and even death. While the void left by the loss of someone dear to you may never be filled, personal injury lawsuits can help you seek the compensation you deserve. These lawsuits can provide you with assistance with medical fees, funeral bills and loss of income.

Let Us Help You

If you or a loved one have experienced the torment of an injury caused by a hit and run accident, do not hesitate to contact our attorneys to get you started on a successful path to financial recovery.

A civil lawsuit was filed against fast-food giant Chick-Fil-A on January 14^th, 2014. The suit came almost two years after a Sabine County resident was injured after suffering a slip and fall at a Nacogdoches County location in May of 2012. The lawsuit alleges that the restaurant acted negligently by failing to maintain its premises and warn customers of a liquid hazard. The alleged victim is seeking an undisclosed amount in damages for the injuries she sustained.

A Restaurant’s Alleged Negligence

The plaintiff is alleging her injuries from the slip and fall accident were caused by the restaurant’s lack of warning customers of the hazard. Restaurants and businesses are responsible for maintaining safe premises and keeping their customers out of harm’s way. This slip and fall accident is a perfect example of how negligent property owners place their customers in danger by failing to do something as simple as placing a warning informing them that a hazard exists.

Legal Expertise When You Need it Most

Always seek immediate medical attention if you have been the victim of any accident where another’s fault has played a role. The severity of your injuries may not seem apparent and could become debilitating over time. Slip-and-fall accidents are known to cause serious injuries that may result in costly medical bills and lengthy recovery periods. Consult with a personal injury attorney from the J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys of McAllen as soon as a slip-and-fall accident occurs so you can take the proper steps to recover the compensation for any damages you are entitled to.

Entrust Your Case with Us

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident caused by another’s negligence, contact a slip and fall accident attorney from the J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys in McAllen at (956) 630-6700.

The McAllen Police Department has placed a woman under arrest in relation to a hit-and-run accident which occurred on November 16^th, 2013. The charges were filed against a 23-year old woman from McAllen, three days after the incident happened. Authorities stated the alleged wrongdoer struck a 79-year old woman. The accident occurred in the area of 10^th Street and Datepalm around 6 p.m. on the evening of the 16^th.

Hit-and-Run Charges Brought Against the Driver

A Justice of the Peace pronounced the victim dead after she was taken to Rio Grande Regional Hospital for treatment. The driver allegedly failed to stop and render aid after striking the victim with her SUV. It was not until the driver arrived home that she notified the police of the accident. She was charged with a felony and may face a fine of up to $10,000 as well as jail time. In September, Texas enacted a new law raising hit-and-run death charges as second-degree felonies with a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.

State Laws Protect Victims of Hit-and-Run Accidents

State laws specify that the parties involved in an accident should immediately stop to render aid for possible victims as well as to contact authorities. It is a common, and unfortunate, occurrence for some drivers to flee accident scenes for fear of prosecution. What these drivers fail to realize is that fleeing an accident scene will serve only to increase the number of criminal charges filed against them.

Victims and Families Can Seek Justice

Being involved in a hit-and-run accident can result in serious injuries, which can be emotionally and financially overwhelming. Through personal injury lawsuits, victims and their families can recover compensation for their financial and medical troubles. A lawsuit can provide monetary assistance to cover the payments of medical bills, funeral expenses, income loss and pain and suffering.

Contact Us

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a hit and run accident, schedule a consultation with McAllen’s personal injury attorneys of the J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys by calling (956) 630-6700.

Each year during the holidays, shopping deals continuously grow more and more popular. These limited deals are often too good to pass up and it is easy to forget they come with a price. What many shoppers do not realize is that those slashed prices, unbelievable sales and one-day-only deals can lead to serious injuries or even death if proper safety precautions are not taken by retailers. Businesses have promised consumers great deals beginning on Black Friday and extending throughout the holiday season. As such, there is no doubt that shoppers will be out in full force for the next few weeks.

Employees and Shoppers Face the Greatest Risks

This year was marked with early door-buster deals with stores such as Wal-Mart and Target beginning Black Friday sales on Thanksgiving night. In 2008, a Wal-Mart employee was tragically killed when Black Friday shoppers in Long Island forcibly broke down the business’s doors and trampled the employee. The victim’s death sent a message to shoppers and storeowners alike about the dangers of holiday shopping crowds. Throughout the years, other employees and shoppers have suffered serious injuries due to the disorderly actions of these large crowds.

Retailers are Responsible for Customer Safety

Consumer safety should be the first and foremost concern of any retailer as the shopping season has already begun. Retailers are required by law to keep customers safe by employing extra security precautions. Businesses may be held liable for negligence if an accident occurs and said precautions were not being enforced. Shoppers injured on store property may file a claim against the owner for compensation to settle medical bills resulting from their injuries.

Contact Us

If you or a loved one has been injured while shopping during the holidays or at any other time, contact the experienced personal injury attorneys of McAllen’s J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys at (956) 630-6700.

Every day in the United States, more than 9 people are killed and more than 1, 060 people are injured in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver, according to the CDC.  More often than not, those distractions involve cell phones. Drivers who read and send text messages are 23 times more likely to be involved in a car accident.

A McAllen man was the victim of a fatal hit and run accident that involved texting and driving early Sunday morning. A motorist took his eyes off the road to send a text and struck the victim’s vehicle from behind causing him to crash into the median and catch on fire. The victim was burned alive. The alleged wrongdoer was charged with intoxication manslaughter and causing an accident involving injury or death.

Regardless of the city’s ban on texting and driving, there are reportedly 8,000 accidents every year that involve distracted drivers.

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If you are involved in an accident with a distracted driver who was being negligent, seek legal counsel from the expert attorneys at Rio Grande City’s J. Gonzalez Firm by calling 956.630.6700.

The last thing we expect from those serving in law enforcement is to breach the public’s trust. In northern Texas, that trust has allegedly been breached. Two former Benbrook officers are at the center of a lawsuit involving a hit and run. One of the victims, Jeff Panfil, filed the lawsuit after having suffered injuries in the crash and is requesting damages of at least $100,000. The two officers, Sgt. Chad Peabody and Det. Jason Montgomery, were both off-duty at the time of the accident according to the suit.

Peabody and Montgomery struck Panfil’s vehicle with their own, then supposedly fled the scene on foot. A police report has revealed that a red Dodge vehicle ran a red light before striking the victim’s car. Four people were in the vehicle that was struck. Two were treated on-site while a third was taken to a hospital. Panfil’s attorney believes that alcohol may have played a role in the accident due to the police report suspecting the same. The two officers have yet to be charged and the investigation is ongoing.

Contact Us

Hit and runs are not only negligent, but also dangerous. If you have been the victim of a person leaving the scene of a crime and have suffered injury as a result, contact the J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys of McAllen at 956.630.6700.

Safety should be the number one concern for any business involving heavy machinery, especially if that machinery is used by customers. That having been said, we were saddened to hear that a mother tragically lost her life while riding a roller coaster, Texas Giant, at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington. The incident happened in the early evening of Friday, July 19^th while the victim, Rosie Esparza, fell out of her seat. Her son was at her side when the accident happened.

According to a witness on the ride, the victim’s restraint came lose as the coaster made a turn. Another witness on the ride alleges that Esparza informed an employee that her harness may not have been properly secured.  Arlington police informed local affiliate WFAA-TV that a criminal investigation would not be pursued. Six Flags Over Texas/Hurricane Harbor communications manager Sharon Parker released a statement saying that the park will not speculate as to what caused the accident and that an investigation will be underway. Some have called for the investigation to be undertaken by an independent party.

If the park has been proven to have been negligent regarding the safety of Esparza, a wrongful death lawsuit may be filed. We stress that any accident that has resulted in a death should be dealt with legally.

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Any accident or lack of care that has cost you injury or the death of a family member should not go ignored. Contact our professional team of personal injury litigators at McAllen’s J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys at 956.630.6700.

We’ve learned that a tragic accident which occurred in the late afternoon of Thursday, June 6^th has claimed the life of Round Rock, Texas resident Rayford Reaves. The 50-year old victim’s Ford F-150 was struck from behind by John Sexton, III who was later discovered to have been inebriated. Sexton, according to police, has a long history of alcohol-related troubles dating as far back as 1984. The tragic accident occurred on U.S. Highway 290 in McDade County. The collision caused Reaves’s vehicle to skid uncontrollably before rolling several times. Reaves died at the scene.

The victim was a New York native, having moved to Texas not long after graduating high school. He was the CEO and founder of FieldPoint Petroleum Company. The business operates 300 natural gas and oil wells across the nation. Sexton was charged with intoxication manslaughter, a second-degree felony in the State of Texas. It carries a punishment of two to 20 years in the Texas Department of Corrections and a fine not exceeding $10,000. He is currently being held on a $75,000 bail.

Reaves’s widow went on record to say that she wishes for stricter laws regarding drinking and driving, a stance we support. Every year in the United States, hundreds and even thousands are injured and/or killed due to negligence. We do our best to bring peace to those who have suffered the unfortunate effects of drunk driving. There are legal options available for you and for those who have suffered injury or a loss due to this horrible act, know that we can help.

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For a professional and highly-skilled legal team specializing in personal injury, contact McAllen’s J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys at 956.630.6700.