Does comparative negligence apply in wrongful death cases? Yes, comparative negligence can apply in wrongful death cases. It means that if the deceased person was partially at fault for the accident that caused their death, the amount of damages the surviving family can recover may be reduced. The extent to which comparative negligence affects a… Read More
Tag: car crash lawyer
by Benjamin Treviño | June 17th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog, Fatal Crash, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
San Antonio car crash attorney J. Gonzalez
by Benjamin Treviño | June 12th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog
Austin wrongful death attorney J. Gonzalez
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 | May 27th, 2025 | Auto Padestrian, Blog, News
Texas Wrongful Death Attorney J. Gonzalez
What happens when a defendant in a civil case can’t pay a judgment? When a defendant asserts they don’t have the money to pay a wrongful death or personal injury judgment, the case essentially becomes a debt collection matter. In this phase, the plaintiff becomes known as the judgment creditor, and the defendant becomes the… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | May 22nd, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog, Legal Representation, Personal Injury
Texas Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Attorney
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 | 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 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 | March 4th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash, Personal Injury
Hidalgo County Car Crash Lawyer J. Gonzalez
Impact of not wearing seat belts on personal injury cases The impact of not wearing a seat belt in a car accident can be significant in personal injury cases. It affects liability, the severity of injuries, and the overall outcome of a legal claim. When a person sustains injuries while not wearing a seat belt,… 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 | January 31st, 2025 | Blog
Woman injured in Elsa auto-pedestrian accident
Elsa police are investigating an auto-pedestrian accident that injured a woman, according to a police department news release. The statement says the accident occurred January 28 at around 6:18 p.m. at the intersection of FM 88 and 4th Street. According to the report, officers discovered 34-year-old Liliana Reyes had been struck by a 2021 Chevrolet… Read More