J. Gonzalez Do most wrongful death and personal injury lawsuits go to trial? The vast majority of tort (wrongful death/personal injury) cases are not settled a courtroom. According to the latest data, 90 to 95% of these civil cases are resolved through settlements before reaching trial. Most personal injury and wrongful death claims are settled… Read More
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by Benjamin Treviño | May 22nd, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog, Legal Representation, Personal Injury
Texas Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Attorney
by Benjamin Treviño | May 19th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash, Legal Representation, Personal Injury, Recent News
Houston- area personal injury attorney J. Gonzalez
Burn wounds and personal injury cases Car accident victims who suffer burn injuries face an incredibly long and challenging road to recovery. Burns are extraordinarily painful, they cause life-long disfigurement, and they can lead to great mental anguish for victims and their families. Types of burn Injuries Most people associate serious burns with fire, but… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | May 16th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash, Personal Injury, Recent News
Dallas personal injury and wrongful death attorney J. Gonzalez
The dangers and consequences of street racing In Texas, street racing can lead not only to civil liability, but to criminal charges as well. If a street race results in a bodily injury, the offense is considered a third-degree felony, punishable by 2 to 10 years in prison, and a $10,000 fine. If a serious… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | March 20th, 2025 | Auto Accident
Edinburg Personal Injury Attorney J. Gonzalez
Street racing can lead to serious injury or death Street racing is an illegal and dangerous activity. When drivers race each other on public streets, they greatly reduce their response time and increase the chances of losing control of their vehicles. Catastrophic accidents can occur, resulting in severe injuries or even fatalities. Street racing also… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | March 14th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog
Austin Personal Injury Attorney J. Gonzalez
How is liability determined in multi-vehicle crashes in Texas? A recent horrific crash involving multiple cars in Austin raises the question of determining fault in such accidents. Even though one person has been arrested and accused of causing the chain-reaction crash, further investigation might show that multiple drivers may be partially liable. The investigation Determining… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | March 12th, 2025 | Blog
Texas ATV Accident Lawyer J. Gonzalez
Do people who are hurt in an ATV accident have any legal recourse? As with all personal injury and wrongful death claims, the recovery of damages in an ATV crash hinges on proving fault. In other words, the primary issue is who caused the accident. In the news story below, an ATV driver was killed… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | March 6th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Auto Padestrian, Blog, Personal Injury
Pharr man to face charges for one-vehicle crash
Edinburg Personal Injury Attorney J. Gonzalez Can I sue my brother if I’m injured in a crash due to his negligence? Yes. You can sue your brother (or any other family member) for personal injury. There is nothing in tort law that says you cannot sue a family member if they cause you physical or… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | March 4th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Auto Padestrian, Blog
Personal injury attorney in Edcouch
J. Gonzalez Death of tort defendant If a personal injury defendant dies in a Texas car crash, the plaintiff can still pursue a lawsuit, but they must file the claim against the deceased defendant’s estate. That means the legal action would proceed against the personal representative of the estate instead of the deceased individual directly.… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | February 28th, 2025 | Auto Padestrian, Blog
Edinburg Car Crash Attorney
J. Gonzalez When you are injured in a car crash due to someone else’s negligence, you can file a claim for compensation to pay for any injuries and other damages you sustained as a result of the crash. The claim can be made against the individual, their insurance carrier, or any other party that shares… 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