Ft. Worth Personal Injury Attorney J. Gonzalez Chain reaction car accidents In Texas, the driver who is responsible for causing a crash and any resulting injuries is generally responsible for providing compensation. However, in a chain reaction car accident, determining liability and seeking compensation for personal injuries can be complex. The initial driver who caused… Read More
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by Benjamin Treviño | April 23rd, 2025 | Auto Accident, Personal Injury
At least 17 hurt in Ft. Worth chain-reaction crash
by Benjamin Treviño | April 1st, 2025 | 18 Wheelers, Fatal Crash
Hidalgo County Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Attorney J. Gonzalez
When someone is involved in an accident in Hidalgo County, or anywhere in Texas, it is crucial to understand the factors that go into determining fault for personal injury claims. The way fault is determined in Texas impacts who is eligible for full or partial compensation and who is not. How fault is determined Determining… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | January 15th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash, Lawsuit, Legal Representation, Muerte Injusta, Negligence
San Benito woman pleads guilty to fatal Harlingen crash charge
A San Benito woman faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of collision involving death. Muniz was arrested in connection with an Oct. 15, 2023 crash in Harlingen that killed 83-year-old Loyal Clark “Fox” Temple. The Texas Department of Public Safety said Muniz caused the crash on Business 83… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | December 11th, 2024 | Auto Accident, Driving Tips, Legal Representation, News, Personal Injury, Recent News
Harlingen police report spate of wet weather accidents
HARLINGEN — At least five traffic accidents happened in just four hours at one location, according to the Harlingen Police Department. The department issued a news release stating that the crashes happened December 6 between 11:36 a.m. and 3:35 p.m. They all occurred on westbound Expressway 83 near the Bass Boulevard exit. In the first… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | September 13th, 2024 | Auto Accident, Bus Accidents, Lawsuit, Legal Representation, Negligence, Personal Injury, Recent News
No injuries reported in accident involving school bus
LA FERIA — A three-vehicle accident in La Feria caused traffic delays on the I2/US 83 expressway, but no injuries were reported. The accident occurred on the evening of September 12 in the eastbound lanes of the expressway near White Ranch Road. According to La Feria police, a driver lost control of their vehicle, causing… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | September 12th, 2024 | Bus Accidents, Lawsuit, Negligence, Pedestrian Accident, Recent News
Donna pedestrian dies after being struck by a Weslaco ISD school bus
A 72-year-old Donna man was killed Wednesday, September 11, after being hit by a Weslaco ISD school bus. DPS identified the deceased man as Feliberto Romero Ramirez. The Texas Department of Public Safety stated in a news release that the incident happened at approximately 6:50 a.m. on Hernandez Road west of FM 493 north of… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | September 6th, 2024 | Auto Accident
Two injured in rollover crash near Sebastian
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reports two people were hospitalized following a September 2 rollover crash near Sebastian. The crash was also reported by the Willacy County Sheriff’s via a social media post which stated the one-vehicle accident happened around 5:00 p.m. in the northbound lanes of the Highway 77 floodway crossing. According… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | August 29th, 2024 | Blog
Is my personal injury case “frivolous?”
There are a lot of misconceptions among the public about personal injury lawsuits. Many people view these cases as frivolous or petty. They believe crash victims and their attorneys are simply out to make some fast money. But the truth is that the vast majority of personal injury lawsuits are not frivolous. Most lawyers are… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | August 16th, 2024 | Auto Accident
No injuries reported in car-train collision
MISSION — Two women escaped injury in an August 12 car-train collision in Mission. The crash happened at about 5:56 p.m. at the intersection of Shary Road and US Business Highway 83, according to the Mission police and fire departments. Police told ValleyCentral that two women were traveling in a SUV when it “experienced mechanical… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | April 24th, 2024 | Blog
Mediation and personal injury lawsuits
More often than not, Texas judges will require the parties in a personal injury lawsuit to attend mediation before proceeding to a full-blown trial. The parties are not required to reach a mediated settlement, but more than 90% of personal injury disputes are resolved in mediation. How does mediation work? Unlike a trial, mediation is… Read More