San Antonio Personal Injury Attorney J. Gonzalez
by Benjamin Treviño | June 27th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog, General, Lawsuit, Personal Injury
Shares Safe Driving Tips
The J. Gonzalez Law Firm has recovered tens of millions of dollars for people who were injured on the road due to someone else’s negligence. As much as we love helping our clients put their lives back together, we would much rather help them avoid the trauma of a car accident.
One of the best pieces of safe-driving advice we know is to begin your trip earlier than you need to. Whether it’s for your morning commute or a long vacation drive, leaving early minimizes the risk of having a traffic accident.
Here’s why:
Leaving early for work helps you avoid rush-hour traffic (typically 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.). By leaving earlier than normal, you avoid high traffic volume, and the stress, frustration, and aggressive driving behaviors that go with it. Fewer encounters with other vehicles and drivers means lesser chances of being in a crash.
Driving in heavy traffic can also lead to fatigue, especially if you’re already tired. Leaving early allows for a calmer commute, reducing the chance of accidents.
With more time to get to your destination, you’ll be less likely to feel rushed and engage in risky behaviors like speeding, tailgating, or running red lights. You’ll also have more time to take a detour if you encounter an unexpected delay such as road repairs or a road closure due to a traffic accident.
Of course there is no sure-fire way to avoid a traffic accident in your entire life. You can be the safest driver in the world, but all it takes is an aggressive or impaired driver to ruin your day.
Contact the J. Gonzalez Law Firm
If you are ever injured due to someone else’s negligence, we encourage you to call us here at the J. Gonzalez Law Firm. We will do the hard work that’s necessary to recover the cost of your care, and possibly more in order to ensure the defendant doesn’t injure someone in the future.
Your initial consultation is free, and you pay nothing unless we obtain the settlement you deserve. Contact us today via this website or by calling 1-800-CAR-CRASH.
Below is an example of an unexpected situation that can affect your trip.
Overturned vehicle on Highway 281 causes traffic delays
By: Benjamin Treviño
SAN ANTONIO – An overturned vehicle blocked lanes of traffic in San Antonio June 23. The incident happened on Highway 281 around 2:15 p.m. ahead of rush hour.
A spokesperson with SAPD said it was a single vehicle crash and the driver was able to escape. No major injuries were reported, but traffic was backed up to I-35 and causing delays up to five minutes.
