SAN ANTONIO – Two construction workers were seriously injured May 10 when the cherry picker bucket they were in was knocked to the ground. According to San Antonio Police, the men were part of a road crew working along the 1604 access road and I-10 on the city’s northwest side. Police say at about 1:00… Read More
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by Benjamin Treviño | May 24th, 2024 | Lawsuit, Workers Compensation Claim, Workplace Accidents
San Antonio construction workers seriously injured
by Benjamin Treviño | May 15th, 2024 | Blog
New details released in death of eight-year-old riding bicycle
PHARR — Pharr police have released new details on the April 26 death of an eight year old boy who died when he was hit by a vehicle while riding his bicycle. The details are found in an investigation report compiled by the Texas Department of Transportation. The report states that at 7:30 p.m., April… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | May 14th, 2024 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash
Atlanta man killed in Willacy County crash
WILLACY COUNTY – An Atlanta man was killed after being ejected from his vehicle in a rollover crash in Willacy County on Saturday. Antonio Perez Jr., 44, died at the scene of the crash due to his injuries, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety news release. The crash occurred May 11 at around… 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
by Benjamin Treviño | April 22nd, 2024 | Blog
Understanding Texas personal injury damage caps
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you have the right to sue the responsible party for damages. In Texas, some types of damages are limited, or capped, but others are not. Here is a basic overview of current Texas law on damage caps. Economic damages There are no damage caps on economic… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | March 1st, 2024 | Blog
Alton dog attack leaves one person hospitalized
ALTON — One person is hospitalized as the result of a February 26 dog attack in Alton. According to a news release, the attack happened at 4:15 p.m. near Los Ebanos Road and 4 Mile Line in Alton. Alton Police Chief Mark Perez told KGBT-TV that responders had to use a tourniquet on the victim… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | November 2nd, 2023 | Auto Accident, Auto Padestrian, Blog
Donna police seek vehicular assault suspect
Donna police are looking for a man accused of driving his vehicle into a group of people outside a bar in the early morning hours on October 30. According to a news release, 26-year-old Manuel Aguilera of Pharr allegedly drove into the group of people as they were standing outside of a bar in the… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | October 20th, 2023 | Personal Injury
Raymondville toddler injured in dog attack
RAYMONDVILLE – Raymondville police are investigating an October 15 dog attack on a two-year-old girl. According to Detective Jason Garcia, the incident happened around 4:20 p.m. in Veteran’s Park. Garcia said the girl was bitten on her head and upper lip by a dog that was subsequently found restrained in the front yard of a… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | October 4th, 2023 | Blog
How do insurance adjusters gather information to make their settlement offer?
The first person an insurance company will want to talk to about your claim is you. Therefore, an insurance adjuster will likely contact you very quickly to try to collect information from you about your claim. They will likely ask for a description of your damages, as well as what happened during your accident. The… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | September 25th, 2023 | Auto Accident
Hidalgo County patrol unit involved in chain reaction crash
EDINBURG — The Edinburg Police Department is investigating a chain reaction crash that involved a truck, a motorcycle, and a Hidalgo County patrol unit. According to information from Edinburg police and the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened September 21 at the intersection of FM 1925 (Monte Christo Road) and McColl Road. Authorities say… Read More