Can companies be sued for the actions of its contractors? Yes, and no. Generally, companies are not held liable for its contractors’ actions, but there are exceptions. The main reason companies generally aren’t held liable is that Independent contractors control how they do the work, unlike employees. However there are certain circumstances in which a… Read More
Category: 18 Wheelers
by Benjamin Treviño | January 7th, 2026 | 18 Wheelers, Blog, Fatal Crash
Texas Wrongful Death Attorney J. Gonzalez
by Benjamin Treviño | October 16th, 2025 | 18 Wheelers, Auto Accident, Fatal Crash
Grand jury indicts truck driver for allegedly causing fatal crash while texting
Cameron County Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Attorney J. Gonzalez What are the legal consequences of texting while driving? Texting while driving is not just dangerous to yourself and other motorists, in Texas it is against the law. Texting While Driving in Texas Texting while driving has been illegal in Texas since September 2017. The… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | July 30th, 2025 | 18 Wheelers, Auto Accident, Blog, Legal Representation, Personal Injury
Cameron County 18-wheeler Crashes
Trust the J. Gonzalez Law Firm to be your advocate The personal injury attorneys at the J. Gonzalez Law Firm have represented countless people who have been injured in accidents involving large commercial vehicles. That experience gives us unique expertise in handling the complexities of these types of cases. We know how to navigate state… Read More
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 | February 7th, 2025 | 18 Wheelers, Fatal Crash, Recent News
Rio Hondo man killed in crash near Port of Harlingen
The Texas Department of Public Safety reports an 88-year-old Rio Hondo man was killed when his vehicle crashed into a parked 18-wheeler near the Port of Harlingen. A DPS news release states that the crash happened on FM 106 on December 28 at approximately 6:33 p.m. According to the statement, a white 2016 Peterbilt tanker… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | September 27th, 2024 | 18 Wheelers, Auto Accident, Fatal Crash, Motorcyclist Accident, Personal Injury
Week of violent crashes in San Antonio demonstrate dangers of Texas highways
A deadly week for traffic accidents in San Antonio highlights the need for drivers to remain vigilant on Texas streets, roads, and highways. According to San Antonio police, the spate of fatal crashes began at 5:15 a.m. on September 15 when a sedan and an 18-wheeler collided on Loop 410 near Houston Street. Details of… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | July 4th, 2024 | 18 Wheelers, Fatal Crash
Driver of 18-wheeler killed when rig crashes into Mission home
The driver of an 18-wheeler semi-truck that crashed into a home in Mission June 29 died as a result of injuries he sustained in the accident, according to authorities. Police say 51-year-old Anastacio Martinez Jr. died from traumatic injury from the impact of the crash, and possible asphyxiation. Police added that a toxicology test was… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | July 3rd, 2024 | 18 Wheelers, Blog
Vigilance is vital to road safety, TSTC CDL trainers say
Special report to the J. Gonzalez Law Firm MARSHALL — Commercial accidents involving 18-wheelers are a universal concern for motorists in the Rio Grande Valley and across Texas. That’s why Texas State Technical College’s Professional Driving Academies work hard to instill safe driving habits in their student drivers. Wayne Bradley is a commercial driver’s license… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | April 12th, 2024 | 18 Wheelers, Blog
Onion spill leads to Donna traffic delays
A tractor-trailer carrying onions rolled over April 10 on FM 493 and the Expressway 83 underpass in Donna, according to Donna Police Chief Gilbert Guerrero. The chief urged drivers to avoid the area as the rollover was already causing traffic delays and would continue to do so until the wreckage was cleared. No other vehicles… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | April 12th, 2024 | 18 Wheelers, Blog
Metal object falls from trailer striking two vehicles
EDINBURG — Edinburg police say a metal object flew off of a flatbed trailer and struck two vehicles Thursday morning. The incident happened April 11 at approximately 11:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes of Interstate Highway 69C between University Drive and Freddy Gonzalez Drive. According to a police department news release, the semi-trailer was transporting… Read More