Can you seek compensation from a dead defendant? Yes, you can file a personal injury claim against the estate of a deceased defendant by suing the estate directly through a personal representative appointed by a court. In a personal injury claim against a deceased defendant, the personal representative (such as an executor or administrator) is… Read More
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by Benjamin Treviño | December 5th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog, News, Personal Injury
Jim Wells County Personal Injury Attorney J. Gonzalez
by Benjamin Treviño | December 4th, 2025 | Blog, Lawsuit, News, Personal Injury
Texas Dram Shop Law Attorney J. Gonzalez
Who can be held liable for serving alcohol to a drunken driver who subsequently causes a crash? Since 1987, the State of Texas has had a law on the books known as the Texas Dram Shop Law. This law holds alcohol-serving establishments (like bars and restaurants) liable for any injuries or deaths their intoxicated customers… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | October 23rd, 2025 | Blog, Fatal Crash, News, Personal Injury
Texas Wrongful Death Attorney J. Gonzalez
How age impacts a wrongful death compensation When it comes to wrongful death claims, the victim’s age can significantly affect the amount of the settlement, because age is used to estimate future lost income and support. Lost income and earning potential Younger victims who had a potentially lengthy career ahead of them can justify greater… 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 | July 17th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog, News, Personal Injury, Product Liability
Los Fresnos Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Attorney J. Gonzalez
The impact of toxicology reports in tort cases A toxicology analysis uses biological samples such as blood, urine, or tissue, to detect how much alcohol, drugs, or other potentially toxic substances are present in a person’s body. The results are entered into a toxicology report. The toxicology report can be crucial evidence for establishing liability… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | May 27th, 2025 | Auto Padestrian, Blog, News
Texas Wrongful Death Attorney J. Gonzalez
What happens when a defendant in a civil case can’t pay a judgment? When a defendant asserts they don’t have the money to pay a wrongful death or personal injury judgment, the case essentially becomes a debt collection matter. In this phase, the plaintiff becomes known as the judgment creditor, and the defendant becomes the… 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
by Benjamin Treviño | April 10th, 2025 | Community, Fatal Crash, News
McAllen Wrongful Death Attorney J. Gonzalez
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
by Benjamin Treviño | February 5th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash, Lawsuit, Legal Representation, News, Personal Injury, Recent News
92-year-old woman dies in fatal McAllen crash
A 92-year-old woman is dead following a February 2 crash in McAllen, according to a press release from the McAllen Police Department. At about 9:51 a.m., police responded to the 8400 block of S. 23rd Street in order to investigate the crash that involved a Honda CRV and a Toyota RAV4. All parties involved in… 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