East Texas Personal Injury Attorney J. Gonzalez
by Benjamin Treviño | September 5th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog, Lawsuit, Legal Representation, Personal Injury
How does Texas Civil Law Govern Multiple-car Crashes?
If you’re in Texas and you are involved in a crash involving more than two vehicles, the first thing you should know is that Texas is an at-fault state.
That means as a victim in a multi-car accident, you may have to make a claim with multiple insurers. Obviously this can be a very complicated process.
The good news is that you have the right to legal representation along the way. Your legal team can conduct an independent investigation into the crash to determine liability. The can also show that you were not liable for the crash. Once your attorneys have established a strong case, they can go after each and every liable party for financial recovery
Whose Insurance Policy Applies?
In Texas, victims can file a claim under the at-fault party’s policy. If more than one party is liable, then plaintiff can file a claim against each of those party’s insurers. The plaintiff can also file a claim with their own insurers if they opted for collision coverage or additional coverage options. It all depends on how much coverage you have in your policy.
What Happens if an Insurer Denies Your Claim?
If you are denied, you still have the option to file a personal injury lawsuit against the liable parties. If you lost an immediate family member in a multi-car accident, your wrongful death attorney can handle the legal process while you grieve in peace. They can seek recovery for your loved one’s funeral expenses, the income they would have provided, and other losses.
Contact J. Gonzalez
Whether you have a personal injury claim or a wrongful death claim, the J. Gonzalez Law Firm can help you in a number of ways.
Our experienced personal injury lawyers can:
- Gather evidence of negligence
- Consult your doctors to get an understanding of your losses
- File a lawsuit and handle all the paperwork
- Negotiate for financial recovery
- Represent you in a trial
Our wrongful death attorneys can make sure you are compensated for loss of companionship, loss of present and future income, and more.
The last thing you want to deal with is the stress of a legal case. Whether you file an insurance claim, a personal injury lawsuit, or a wrongful death lawsuit, the process can be complex. A lawyer from the J. Gonzalez Law Firm can help so you can focus on your health or grief.
Access a free case evaluation today by connecting with us through this website, or by calling 1-800-CAR-CRASH. The sooner you reach out, the sooner we can begin working on your case.
Multi-vehicle crash injures 17 and shuts down major interstate in East Texas
By: Benjamin Treviño
LINDALE — A multi-vehicle crash Saturday on an East Texas interstate sent 17 injured people to area hospitals and shut down a major interstate for hours.
None of the injuries appeared to be life threatening after the crash along Interstate 20 involving two tractor-trailers and six passenger vehicles, Lindale, Texas, Fire Chief Jeremy LaRue said.
The crash happened about 4:00 p.m. August 30 near Lindale, which is about 90 miles east of Dallas. The westbound lanes of Interstate 20 were still shut down more than two hours after the accident while crews cleaned oil and diesel fuel left on the roadway, LaRue said.
A message was left Saturday with the Texas Department of Public Safety, which was investigating the cause of the accident.