A 23-year-old McAllen man has pleaded not guilty to an indictment charging him in connection with the February 2022 traffic death of an 85-year-old man. Lou Autry Gomez is charged with manslaughter and injury to the elderly stemming from the Feb. 22 death of Francisco Quijada. The indictment alleges Gomez was driving at an excessive… Read More
Tag: Personal Injury
by Benjamin Treviño | September 14th, 2022 | Auto Accident, Blog, News
McAllen man pleads not guilty to crash-related criminal charges
by Benjamin Treviño | December 27th, 2021 | Lawsuit, Legal Representation, Personal Injury
Suspected drunk driver crashes into DPS trooper in Roma
A state trooper was injured after a woman traveled into oncoming traffic and collided with the officer’s patrol unit. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the two-vehicle crash happened at 4:23 a.m. December 18 in Roma on U.S. 83 west of Farm-to-Market Road 3167. A preliminary investigation shows that the trooper was… Read More
by Abigail Vela | September 15th, 2021 | Personal Injury
The Ins and Outs of Emotional Distress Damages in a Texas Personal Injury Case
While living your day-to-day life, you may undergo a traumatic personal injury that may change your emotional and mental wellbeing forever. These accidents may range from car wrecks to workplace accidents or other unfortunate incidents. These accidents may cause severe emotional distress that impacts you psychologically and make life seem bleak. Despite all the obstacles… Read More
by Amber Cortez | July 23rd, 2021 | Auto Accident, Recent News
Alton Car Crash Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Hospitalized
An 83-year-old man is dead and two others hospitalized after a car crash north of Alton that took place on the afternoon of Thursday, July 22. Details Regarding the Incident A news release from the Texas Department of Public Safety reports that a man driving a 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis was traveling eastbound on FM… Read More
by Amber Cortez | July 21st, 2021 | Auto Accident, News
Car Crashes into Waco Storefront
On Tuesday, July 20, a Waco business owner accidentally crashed his vehicle into his business. Details Regarding the Waco Storefront Collision According to police, the owner of a package shipping store crashed into the front of the building after accidentally stepping on the gas pedal. The vehicle accelerated forward and shattered through the glass storefront.… Read More
by Amber Cortez | July 5th, 2021 | Driving Tips
The Most Dangerous Roads in Rio Grande Valley
Operating a vehicle on any road requires due diligence and defensive driving skills. However, there are certain roads in Texas that require extra caution and care. Today, the McAllen car accident attorney and Top Lawyer, J. Gonzalez of J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys, is going to bring to light which roads in the RGV are the… Read More
by Amber Cortez | May 26th, 2021 | Personal Injury
Why You Should Choose a Spanish-Speaking Lawyer
Texas’s Hispanic population grew by more than 2 million between 2010 to 2020, reaching 11.5 million. It’s estimated that the Hispanic population is on pace to be the largest share in upcoming years. This flourishing Hispanic population is spread out all across the state with heavy concentrations throughout South Texas–including the Rio Grande Valley. These… Read More
by Amber Cortez | October 12th, 2020 | Auto Accident, Legal Representation
Drunk Driving Accidents: What to Know About Dram Shop Law in Texas
Texas is set to reopen certain alcohol-serving establishments such as bars and nightclubs. Although regulations will be put in place to improve social distancing, this still means that many individuals will once again be drinking and driving. While the reopening is positive economic news for our Rio Grande Valley businesses, there is also the potential… Read More
by Amber Cortez | September 19th, 2020 | Auto Accident
Fatal Edinburg Car Accident Takes the Lives of Two Young Children
On the afternoon of Friday, September 18th, a tragic two-vehicle collision took the lives of a 13-year-old boy and 6-year-old girl in Edinburg. Details About The Incident According to local authorities, the accident occurred at approximately 5 p.m when a 15-year-old driver of a Hyundai was headed eastbound on FM 2812 and attempted to pass… Read More
by Amber Cortez | September 16th, 2020 | Legal Representation
What to Know Prior to Your Free Consultation With a Personal Injury Attorney
When a person is in need of adequate legal representation due to an injury they have suffered, the next ideal move would be to do the research in finding the right attorney that can best represent you. For the most part, the majority of car accident attorneys offer free in-person–or virtual–consultations to prospective clients in… Read More