Can the family of a vehicle passenger sue the driver for wrongful death? Yes, the family of a passenger killed in a car accident can sue for wrongful death if the accident was caused by someone else’s negligence or misconduct. This allows them to seek compensation for their loss. A wrongful death lawsuit is a… Read More
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by Benjamin Treviño | June 13th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog, Fatal Crash, Lawsuit, Legal Representation

by Benjamin Treviño | June 12th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog
The dangers of Texas highways Texas is home to some of the most-dangerous roads in America. There are many areas where travelers must navigate high-speed merges when entering or exiting a highway. Interstate 35 in the Austin-San Antonio area is the fifth-most dangerous highway in the country. That’s according to The Zebra, an Austin-based insurance… Read More

by Benjamin Treviño | June 6th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog, Fatal Crash, Lawsuit, Recent News, Wrongful Death
The enormous devastation that can be caused by traffic accidents came into sharp focus June 4, when a suspected DWI crash claimed the life of a mother, and left her two children orphaned. In these circumstances, a wrongful death lawsuit can be brought by a number of parties. The parties include the surviving children, the… Read More

by Benjamin Treviño | May 30th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog, Driving Tips, Hit-And-Run, Lawsuit, Personal Injury, Recent News
Can families sue for wrongful death when a loved one dies a single-vehicle crash? It is difficult to prove negligence on someone else’s part when a loved one is killed in a one-car crash and there were no witnesses to the accident. However, it is not impossible. There are certain situations that can potentially justify… Read More

by Benjamin Treviño | May 22nd, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog, Legal Representation, Personal Injury
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

by Benjamin Treviño | May 6th, 2025 | Blog, Fatal Crash, Lawsuit, News, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death
Is a car crash fatality considered a wrongful death? When a person is killed in a car crash due to another person’s negligent actions, the incident may qualify as a wrongful death. In Texas, the law mandates that the responsible party must compensate the surviving family members. Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit? Only… Read More

by Benjamin Treviño | March 6th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Auto Padestrian, Blog, Personal Injury
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
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
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
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