A fatal car crash is under investigation after a pedestrian was killed by a driver on Saturday afternoon. Details of the Accident The auto-pedestrian crash occurred on N. Minnesota Ave. in Brownsville, at approximately 6:45 p.m on December 28. The victim was an unidentified 39-year-old male. Authorities report the driver of the vehicle causing the… Read More
Tag: Wrongful Death
by Amber Cortez | December 31st, 2019 | Pedestrian Accident
Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Crash in Brownsville
by Amber Cortez | November 21st, 2019 | Recent News
Pedestrian Killed In Primera Construction Accident
Around 3:30 p.m. on Friday, November 15, an individual passed away in a work-related pedestrian & auto-accident in Primera when his cement truck, owned by a company based in Palm View, rolled over him. Details Regarding the Accident Authorities reveal that the driver was on the job delivering concrete when he fell onto the path… 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 | October 10th, 2019 | Legal Representation
Valuable Benefits of Choosing a Spanish Speaking Lawyer
It should come as no surprise that the majority of Rio Grande Valley residents are of Hispanic/Latino descent. Starr County, for instance, is 96.4 percent Hispanic/Latino and has been noted as being the county with the highest percentage of Latinos in Texas. While English is prevalent in the Rio Grande Valley, there are many households… 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 | August 30th, 2019 | Auto Accident
Smuggling Incident
Two men from Peñitas have formally been charged with 2 counts of murder after a smuggling attempt ended up in a collision that took the lives of 2 San Juan residents back in March. Details Of the Incident The individuals responsible for the incident were driving eastbound on U.S. Highway 83 inside a 2004 Ford… Read More
by Amber Cortez | February 27th, 2018 | Wrongful Death
When a Bicycle Accident Leads to Wrongful Death
On February 19th, the life of a local bicycle enthusiast was cut short. >A 32-year old Pharr resident was struck by a car in the 1600 block of South Second Street in McAllen. A member of the 5AM Wakeup Ride cyclist club, the woman was riding her bike with her brother when she was hit… Read More
by Amber Cortez | January 26th, 2015 | Blog, General, Negligence, Wrongful Death
Swimming Pool Death in Harris County Leads to Lawsuit
The hot temperatures of the Texas summer months go hand-in-hand with the refreshing fun of a swimming pool party. These social gatherings allow people a chance to cool off while enjoying some quality time with friends and family. However, these swimming pool parties can sometimes pose a great danger to any unsuspecting guest. These dangers… Read More
by Amber Cortez | April 17th, 2014 | Blog, Lawsuit, Negligence, Wrongful Death
Grandmother’s Death in Hospital Morgue Triggers Family Lawsuit
A California family has been allowed the motion to carry a lawsuit against a hospital after an 80-year-old grandmother died under mysterious circumstances. According to the family attorney, the woman was presumed dead and placed in a body bag only to wake up in the hospital’s freezer and die shortly after. Family Seeks Justice The outraged… Read More
by Amber Cortez | May 16th, 2013 | Blog, Lawsuit, Wrongful Death
Dow Chemical Plant Accident Leads To Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Friendswood, Texas resident Brian Johns was killed in 2012 following injuries sustained from an explosion at a Deer Park Dow Chemical Plant. His mother and son have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company, two employees and a subsidiary. The suit was filed on April 1st, 2013 at the Harris County Probate Court. It… Read More