Car crash injuries sometimes require multiple surgeries and long-term care. When a crash causes long-term injury and multiple surgeries, it is considered a catastrophic injury. These injuries can lead to permanent disabilities, a reduced quality of life, and significant medical, emotional, and financial burdens. A comprehensive treatment plan typically involves multiple surgeries, extensive physical and… Read More
Category: Driving Tips
by Benjamin Treviño | November 10th, 2025 | Blog, Driving Tips, Pedestrian Accident, Personal Injury
Starr County Personal injury Attorney J. Gonzalez
by Benjamin Treviño | October 22nd, 2025 | Blog, Driving Tips, Personal Injury
Hidalgo County Personal Injury Attorney J. Gonzalez
Rubbernecking: What it is and what to do if You’re Involved “Rubbernecking” is when drivers slow down at a traffic accident site to stare at the aftermath of the crash. Rubbernecking is a form of distracted driving, and it can cause secondary accidents. Why is rubbernecking dangerous? Rubbernecking is dangerous because it diverts attention from… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | October 2nd, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog, Driving Tips, Motorcycle Accident, News, Personal Injury
Texas Motorcycle Crash Attorney J. Gonzalez
Why are Motorcycle Crash Injuries More-Severe than Car Crash Injuries? Motorcycle injuries are significantly more severe than injuries in car accidents because motorcyclists lack the protective features of a passenger vehicle, such as airbags and a metal frame. This lack of protection increases the motorcyclist’s vulnerability, increasing the risk of severe injuries like traumatic brain… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | September 19th, 2025 | Blog, Driving Tips, Personal Injury
McAllen Bus Crash Attorney J. Gonzalez
Who is liable if my child is injured in a school bus accident? Liability in all car crashes ultimately falls on the party or parties whose negligence is determined to have contributed to the collision. That includes crashes involving school buses. Negligence and its resulting liability are established through an investigation that analyzes police reports,… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | June 23rd, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog, Driving Tips, General, Personal Injury
Cameron County Personal Injury Attorney J. Gonzalez
Does weather affect personal injury liability claims? Weather conditions can have a significant effect on claims resulting from car accidents, but it’s important to note that the key factor in any claim is negligence. Negligence has four components, all of which must be proven for claims to succeed. Duty of Care Duty of care means… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | May 30th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog, Driving Tips, Hit-And-Run, Lawsuit, Personal Injury, Recent News
Willacy County Wrongful Death Attorney J. Gonzalez
Can families sue for wrongful death when a loved one dies a single-vehicle crash? It is difficult to prove negligence on someone else’s part when a loved one is killed in a one-car crash and there were no witnesses to the accident. However, it is not impossible. There are certain situations that can potentially justify… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | March 19th, 2025 | Driving Tips, Fatal Crash, Motorcyclist Accident
Motorcyclist killed in Pharr collision
(PHARR) – The Pharr Police Department is investigating a May 22 crash that killed 26-year-old Jesus Flores. According to a police department news release, the accident happened about 11:45 p.m. at the intersection of North Jackson Road and West Eldora Road at about 11:45 p.m. “The preliminary investigation reveals that the vehicle was traveling northbound… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | December 11th, 2024 | Auto Accident, Driving Tips, Legal Representation, News, Personal Injury, Recent News
Harlingen police report spate of wet weather accidents
HARLINGEN — At least five traffic accidents happened in just four hours at one location, according to the Harlingen Police Department. The department issued a news release stating that the crashes happened December 6 between 11:36 a.m. and 3:35 p.m. They all occurred on westbound Expressway 83 near the Bass Boulevard exit. In the first… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | March 23rd, 2023 | Blog, Driving Tips
Edinburg police unit hit by alleged drunken driver
The Edinburg Police Department reports that one of its patrol cars was sideswiped by a suspected drunken driver. The incident happened March 17 at 4:00 a.m. in a Ford Escape who veered into the officer’s lane. According to police, the incident occurred Friday around 4 a.m., but the location was not immediately clear. A news… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | December 21st, 2022 | Blog, Driving Tips
J. Gonzalez Law Firm promotes safe holiday driving tips
It’s a tragic fact that Texas highways are not particularly safe during the holiday season. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Texas has had the greatest number of holiday season fatal car crashes for the last five years in a row. Texas is also one of five states in which fatal holiday car… Read More