Why are police reports important in personal injury cases? Police reports are crucial in personal injury cases because they provide objective, official documentation of an accident. This helps to establish fault, preserve key information like witness details and insurance data, and corroborate the details of your injuries and the extent of property damage. This third-party… Read More
Category: Wrongful Death
by Benjamin Treviño | September 24th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
by Chris Von Wald | August 8th, 2025 | Blog, Fatal Crash, Hit-And-Run, Lawsuit, Wrongful Death
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
by Benjamin Treviño | July 10th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
Wrongful Death and Hit and Run A hit and run accident resulting in death can have a significant impact on a subsequent wrongful death lawsuit. The suspect driver can face criminal charges for manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident. Meanwhile, the victim’s family can pursue a civil claim for wrongful death to seek… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | June 17th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog, Fatal Crash, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
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 6th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog, Fatal Crash, Lawsuit, Recent News, Wrongful Death
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 6th, 2025 | Blog, Fatal Crash, Lawsuit, News, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death
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 | March 21st, 2025 | Community, Wrongful Death
The Impact of wrongful death on surviving family members The wrongful death of a beloved family member can have profound effects that are felt immediately. Intense grief, anger, and confusion are just a few of the emotions that surviving family members must deal with. Wrongful death can also have long-term consequences that can negatively impact… 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 | December 9th, 2024 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash, Hit-And-Run, Wrongful Death
HARLINGEN – The Harlingen Police Department has released the identity of a man who was killed in a hit-and-run crash. Police say he was 19-year-old Richard Andrew Parmer. Parmer’s body was found at approximately 3:09 a.m. November 29, lying on the side of the road in the 2900 block of North Expressway 77 Frontage Road.… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | November 25th, 2024 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash, Legal Representation, Muerte Injusta, Wrongful Death
EDINBURG – The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a November 24 fatal crash involving two vehicles that left one person dead. Edinburg resident Itzel Limas, 28, died from her injuries after being transported to a local hospital, DPS said. According to a news release, the crash occurred at about 3:38 a.m. on FM… Read More
