Do personal injury attorneys handle property damage claims? The short answer to this question is yes, but only under certain circumstances. Personal injury lawyers often handle property damage claims, but typically only as part of a personal injury case. They generally do not handle “property damage only” claims in cases with no physical injuries. Key… Read More
Tag: car crash
by Benjamin Treviño | February 28th, 2026 | Blog, Personal Injury
Brownsville Personal Injury Attorney J. Gonzalez
by Benjamin Treviño | February 16th, 2026 | Blog, Personal Injury
Weslaco Personal Injury Attorney J. Gonzalez
Should I get a medical exam after a car crash even if I wasn’t hurt? Yes, everyone involved should get a medical examination after a minor accident, ideally within 24 hours. Adrenaline can mask injuries like whiplash, concussions, or internal bleeding, which may only show symptoms later. A prompt, documented checkup is crucial for diagnosing… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | February 13th, 2026 | Blog, Personal Injury
McAllen Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Attorney J. Gonzalez
Can soldiers be sued for off-duty car crashes? Yes, soldiers can be sued for off-duty car crashes. Off-duty soldiers, just like civilians, are personally liable for negligent actions committed when not acting within the scope of their employment. The Feres doctrine protects the military from lawsuits for on-duty injuries. However, it does not shield service… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | January 30th, 2026 | Blog, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
McAllen Wrongful Death/Personal Injury Attorney J. Gonzalez
The basics of police crash reports in tort cases When one party seeks compensation from another party for injury or death in a car crash, the police report is the foundational piece of evidence in the claim. However, police reports are also complex pieces of evidence that may or may not be factually true. Police reports on car… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | November 20th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog, Personal Injury
Mercedes Personal Injury Attorney J. Gonzalez
What Happens if Your Vehicle is Hit During a Police Chase? It’s not easy getting compensation for injuries or property damage caused by a police pursuit, but it’s not impossible, because you do have options. Who Can Bring a Police Pursuit Injury Claim? Any injured party who sustained injuries and/or property damage as a result… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | November 17th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Personal Injury
Beaumont highway crash claims one life
Texas Wrongful Death Attorney J. Gonzalez Let’s discuss jurisdiction in Texas wrongful death cases In Texas, wrongful death civil trials are primarily heard in state civil courts. Laws vary significantly from state to state, and we can discuss that in another blog. Wrongful death lawsuits can sometimes be filed in a federal court if the… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | September 4th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog, Personal Injury
North Texas Personal Injury Attorney J. Gonzalez
Expert in multiple-car Accidents For multiple car accident cases, you need an attorney on your side who is experienced in complex chain reaction crashes. The J. Gonzalez Law Firm is the law firm you’re looking for. Our team of expert personal injury attorneys will investigate your crash, identify all responsible parties and insurance sources, and… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | August 28th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash, Lawsuit, Legal Representation
One dead after crash in Sugar Land
Sugarland Wrongful Death Attorney J. Gonzalez Can a car passenger’s family file a wrongful death lawsuit if the passenger dies in an accident? The short answer is yes, but the family, as plaintiffs, must ultimately prove that the death was caused by the defendant driver’s negligence. Who Can Sue? In Texas, eligible family members who… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | August 22nd, 2025 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash
Man charged with intoxication manslaughter related to Hidalgo crash
Hidalgo County Wrongful Death Attorney J. Gonzalez What happens to a wrongful death claim if the defendant goes to jail? This is a question we often hear. While there is no simple answer, the J. Gonzalez Law Firm wants surviving family members to know that compensation for the loss of a loved one is not… 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