On the morning of Tuesday, February 11th, a major three-vehicle accident occurred at 4700 block of East US-83 in Rio Grande City and left a 19-year-old driver in critical condition. Details About the Accident According to Rio Grande City PD, the three-way collision occurred in front of McCoy’s Building Supply at approximately 9:57 a.m. A… Read More
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by Amber Cortez | February 14th, 2020 | Auto Accident
Young Adult Left in Critical Condition Following a Multi-Vehicle Accident in Rio Grande City
by Amber Cortez | January 10th, 2020 | Hit-And-Run, Recent News
Mission Hit-And-Run Accident Leaves One Pedestrian Dead
On the evening of Wednesday, January 1st, a Mission man was fatally struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Mile 9 and La Homa Rd. Details About the Incident According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the accident occurred at approximately 6:38 p.m. The victim was walking along La Homa Rd., south… Read More
by Amber Cortez | December 29th, 2019 | Driving Tips
Report Highlights Sleepy Driving & Deadly Crashes in South Texas
Rio Grande Valley natives know Interstate 37 as the major corridor from San Antonio to Corpus Christi. It is the most commonly used road traveled from that north-to-south bound stretch and, unfortunately, it is also one of the most dangerous highways in the country, according to a recent report. SleepJunkie conducted a study called “Falling… Read More
by Amber Cortez | December 21st, 2019 | Auto Accident
Determining the Value of a Pain and Suffering Claim
When making a claim for a car accident injury, the value of said claim will take into account property damages done to your vehicle, physical injuries you have suffered, medical costs, lost wages, and other such tangible damages. One of the biggest factors that will be considered in any potential settlement has nothing to do… Read More
by Amber Cortez | December 12th, 2019 | Legal Representation
December is Anti-Barratry Awareness Month: Drivers Beware Ambulance Chasers!
December is, undoubtedly, one of the most festive months of the year. From Christmas to Hanukkah, Kwanza and even New Year’s Day, it’s a season of family, friends, good times and joy. Unfortunately, the holiday season also means an increased risk of being involved in a car accident. With more drivers on the road and… Read More
by Amber Cortez | November 30th, 2019 | Pedestrian Accident
UTRGV Student Struck In Attempt To Cross The Street
On Wednesday, November 27th, a UTRGV student was taken to the hospital after being struck by a black vehicle while crossing the street. Details About The Incident According to Edinburg PD, the accident happened near the UTRGV campus on FM 107 and Sugar Road. The female student flipped into the air after she was struck… Read More
by Amber Cortez | November 27th, 2019 | Auto Accident
Border Patrol Vehicle Collides Into School Bus
Seven children were injured in this bus crash accident that took place in La Joya. Details Regarding the Accident On Friday, November 22nd, a border patrol vehicle collided into a La Joya district school bus. The rear-end accident occurred around 7:00 a.m, with seven students from JFK Elementary in La Joya aboard the bus at… Read More
by Amber Cortez | October 26th, 2019 | Recent News
Multiple Vehicle Accident Leaves One Deceased
On the morning of October 24th, a fatal three-vehicle car accident occurred that left one person dead on the westbound lanes of I-2 Expressway 83 in Alamo. Details Regarding the Accident Authorities were forced to shut down the westbound lanes of I-2 near Cesar Chavez Road for approximately 3 hours, forcing traffic to travel down… Read More
by Amber Cortez | September 16th, 2019 | Auto Accident
Donna Rollover and Run Leaves One Dead
On the evening of September 12th at approximately 7:30 p.m., a deadly rollover accident occurred near Donna off Mile 11 1/2, east of FM 493. A male driver operating a 2004 tan Grand Marquis was traveling with two other male passengers westbound when he lost control of the vehicle. Details About the Accident The driver… Read More
by Amber Cortez | July 10th, 2019 | Recent News
Driver Hits Multiple Horses in Edinburg
As per KGBT-TV, a pick-up truck traveling south on FM 2812 and FM 493 struck four horses in the early morning of Monday, July 9th, in Edinburg. While very little was said about the incident, it does highlight an often neglected danger drivers face in rural areas around the Rio Grande Valley and throughout the… Read More