A wrongful death can impact families beyond the immediate loss, encompassing emotional, financial, and psychological consequences. Emotional and Psychological Trauma: Families experience intense grief, sadness, anger, confusion, and despair. The loss can lead to long-term psychological effects, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. Family members may grieve differently and at their own pace, potentially straining relationships.… Read More
Category: Fatal Crash
by Benjamin Treviño | April 10th, 2025 | Community, Fatal Crash, News
by Benjamin Treviño | April 1st, 2025 | 18 Wheelers, Fatal Crash
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 | March 19th, 2025 | Driving Tips, Fatal Crash, Motorcyclist Accident
(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 | March 4th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash, Personal Injury
Impact of not wearing seat belts on personal injury cases The impact of not wearing a seat belt in a car accident can be significant in personal injury cases. It affects liability, the severity of injuries, and the overall outcome of a legal claim. When a person sustains injuries while not wearing a seat belt,… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | February 27th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash, Wrongful Death
J. Gonzalez Can a one-vehicle crash lead to a wrongful death case? When two vehicles collide and a person dies, the immediate family members of the victim can bring a wrongful death claim against the driver they believe is to blame for the crash. In most cases, it can easily be determined who was at… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | February 27th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash
J. Gonzalez Determining fault in a crash involving multiple vehicles is complex. Multiple parties may have contributed to the accident through negligence, requiring careful analysis of evidence like police reports, witness statements, and vehicle damage. It requires a careful investigation to determine each party’s percentage of fault, which means you need the best possible legal… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | February 21st, 2025 | Auto Padestrian, Fatal Crash, Pedestrian Accident
J. Gonzalez Law Firm Auto-pedestrian accidents are among the most devastating accidents in terms of the severity of injuries that can result. People walking or riding a bicycle are simply outmatched in a collision with a vehicle, even a small vehicle. The following are some of the most-common auto-pedestrian accident injuries. Concussions / brain Injuries… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | February 13th, 2025 | Auto Padestrian, Fatal Crash, Hit-And-Run, Legal Representation, Muerte Injusta, Negligence
What can a family do if someone causes a wrongful death but can’t be found? If someone causes a wrongful death but cannot be found, the victim’s family may still be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. However, their chances of recovering damages are significantly reduced. The reason is due to the difficulty in… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | February 11th, 2025 | Fatal Crash, Motorcyclist Accident
HIDALGO COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety says a motorcyclist who was killed in a February 6 crash that was not wearing a helmet. The crash occurred around 7:52 p.m. on Farm-to-Market Road 2220 north of Nopal Street. According to a DPS news release, a motorcycle operated by a male driver was traveling… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | February 7th, 2025 | 18 Wheelers, Fatal Crash, Recent News
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
