On Sunday, September 30th, a Harlingen man was taken to the city jail by authorities when a woman fell from his vehicle while it was in motion. Details of the Incident According to the Harlingen Police Department, the incident occurred on the Westbound lane of Expressway 83 around 6 p.m., near the Bass Boulevard exit.… Read More
Tag: Personal Injury
by Amber Cortez | October 4th, 2018 | News, Personal Injury
One Man Arrested After Passenger Falls Out of His Moving Vehicle
by Amber Cortez | February 9th, 2018 | Auto Accident, Blog, Personal Injury
Who is Liable in a Police High-Speed Chase?
High-speed chases raise multiple questions and concerns about liability, especially for families and victims of accidents in the McAllen metro area where many of these types of situations occur. In fact, according to an analysis of nearly 5,000 Department of Public Safety reports done by The Texas Tribune and the San Antonio Express-News, between January… Read More
by Amber Cortez | January 25th, 2018 | Personal Injury, Recent News
When a Mechanical Failure Causes a Car Accident: Families of A&M Sue General Motors
In February of 2017, two families received the worst possible news conceivable. Their sons, who were traveling to College Station to attend a Conference on Student Government Associations, had been involved in a fatal, single-vehicle crash. Ebenezer Oloba, 23, and Oscar Fuentes, 19, both students at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, were headed north on U.S. Highway… Read More
by Amber Cortez | December 12th, 2017 | Auto Accident, General, Personal Injury
Hit By An Uninsured Motorist? Here’s What You Need To Know.
According to the Insurance Research Council, over 14% of motorists are uninsured in the state of Texas. That means nearly 1 out of every 7 drivers poses a potential problem while on the road. Texas law does require every driver to have liability insurance, but unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. This can ring especially… Read More
by Amber Cortez | May 24th, 2016 | Blog, Lawsuit, Personal Injury
Personal Injury Claims: On the Rise
With our fast-paced lifestyles and full schedules, a personal injury case is probably the last thing on your mind. This is because situations like car accidents or work-related injuries are two scenarios we almost never expect to encounter. As crazy and unpredictable as life can be, it’s important to focus on the things that matter… Read More
by Amber Cortez | February 18th, 2016 | Auto Accident, Blog, Lawsuit, Personal Injury
Driver Files Lawsuit After Collision with Tractor-Trailer
According to The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, semi-truck driving is one of the top 10 most dangerous professions in the country. These drivers are sitting for many hours at a time, making them predisposed to dealing with fatigue on the road. In addition to long hours of driving, truck drivers are also increasing strain… Read More
by Amber Cortez | February 2nd, 2016 | Blog, General, Lawsuit
Beaumont Mother Files Lawsuit After Children Suffer Injury in Car Accident
Driving safely should be a concern for all motorists, especially those with children. It comes as second nature for most parents to always be on the lookout for their little ones. Oftentimes, however, there are forces beyond our control that can put those that we love most in harm’s way. This was the unfortunate circumstance… Read More
by Amber Cortez | January 28th, 2016 | Auto Accident, Blog, General, Lawsuit
Lawsuit Filed After Driver Runs Red Light and Causes Accident
Traffic lights are obviously meant to keep us safe on the road. With large amounts of traffic in cities increasing each year, the importance of traffic lights and signs increases with it. However, there are certain times when drivers fail to adhere to traffic rules and cause accidents. Thousands of drivers are injured in car… Read More
by Amber Cortez | October 26th, 2015 | Blog, Legal Representation, Personal Injury
Workers’ Compensation: Steps to Take When Injured on the Job
Finding yourself injured on the job can be one of the most helpless and terrifying instances for any employee. Knowing that you could miss weeks or even months of work can be detrimental along with having to deal with medical issues. Workers’ compensation helps ease that burden by providing the monetary compensation needed for your… Read More
by Amber Cortez | October 15th, 2015 | Blog
Brownsville Assisted Living Home Accused of Violating Resident’s Rights
The neglected treatment of elderly persons residing in assisted living homes is an issue that sometimes goes without a fight. Anyone feeling as if they’ve experienced medical misconduct, personal neglect, abuse or any other form of mistreatment regarding aging and disability should know the J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys is here to redirect your concerned emotions… Read More