Can a wrongful death claim be brought on behalf of an unborn child if the fetus is killed by another party’s negligence? In Texas, a parent can file a wrongful death claim if a fetus is negligently killed from the moment of fertilization until birth. This is laid out by the Texas Wrongful Death Act.… Read More
Category: Fatal Crash
by Chris Von Wald | August 8th, 2025 | Blog, Fatal Crash, Hit-And-Run, Lawsuit, Wrongful Death
Harris County Wrongful Death Attorney J. Gonzalez
by Benjamin Treviño | August 7th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Auto Padestrian, Blog, Fatal Crash, Personal Injury
Cameron County Car Crash Attorney J. Gonzalez
What is a Secondary Car Crash? A secondary crash is a car accident that occurs as a direct result of a prior incident, either at the scene of the first crash or within the line of cars created by the initial crash. Common causes include distraction, tailgating, and speeding, leading to situations like rear-end collisions… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | July 25th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog, Fatal Crash, Pedestrian Accident
Houston Wrongful Death Attorney: J. Gonzalez
How Comparative Negligence works In Texas, comparative negligence, also known as proportionate responsibility, means that if you are injured in an accident where you are partially at fault, your compensation may be reduced based on your percentage of fault. Texas follows a modified comparative negligence system, specifically the 51% Bar Rule. This means you can… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | July 3rd, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog, Fatal Crash, Lawsuit, Personal Injury
Laredo Wrongful Death Attorney J. Gonzalez
Texas Seat Belt Laws Regarding Children As the 4th of July weekend approaches, it’s a good time to familiarize yourself with Texas seat belt laws covering children. Failure to follow the law can lead to serious injury or even death, and it potentially could reduce the amount of compensation received due to comparative negligence. Child… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | June 17th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog, Fatal Crash, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
San Antonio car crash attorney J. Gonzalez
Does comparative negligence apply in wrongful death cases? Yes, comparative negligence can apply in wrongful death cases. It means that if the deceased person was partially at fault for the accident that caused their death, the amount of damages the surviving family can recover may be reduced. The extent to which comparative negligence affects a… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | June 13th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog, Fatal Crash, Lawsuit, Legal Representation
Houston wrongful death attorney J. Gonzalez
Can the family of a vehicle passenger sue the driver for wrongful death? Yes, the family of a passenger killed in a car accident can sue for wrongful death if the accident was caused by someone else’s negligence or misconduct. This allows them to seek compensation for their loss. A wrongful death lawsuit is a… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | June 6th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog, Fatal Crash, Lawsuit, Recent News, Wrongful Death
San Antonio wrongful death and personal injury attorney J. Gonzalez
The enormous devastation that can be caused by traffic accidents came into sharp focus June 4, when a suspected DWI crash claimed the life of a mother, and left her two children orphaned. In these circumstances, a wrongful death lawsuit can be brought by a number of parties. The parties include the surviving children, the… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | May 19th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash, Legal Representation, Personal Injury, Recent News
Houston- area personal injury attorney J. Gonzalez
Burn wounds and personal injury cases Car accident victims who suffer burn injuries face an incredibly long and challenging road to recovery. Burns are extraordinarily painful, they cause life-long disfigurement, and they can lead to great mental anguish for victims and their families. Types of burn Injuries Most people associate serious burns with fire, but… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | May 16th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash, Personal Injury, Recent News
Dallas personal injury and wrongful death attorney J. Gonzalez
The dangers and consequences of street racing In Texas, street racing can lead not only to civil liability, but to criminal charges as well. If a street race results in a bodily injury, the offense is considered a third-degree felony, punishable by 2 to 10 years in prison, and a $10,000 fine. If a serious… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | May 6th, 2025 | Blog, Fatal Crash, Lawsuit, News, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death
San Antonio Car Crash Attorney J. Gonzalez
Is a car crash fatality considered a wrongful death? When a person is killed in a car crash due to another person’s negligent actions, the incident may qualify as a wrongful death. In Texas, the law mandates that the responsible party must compensate the surviving family members. Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit? Only… Read More