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
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by Benjamin Treviño | February 28th, 2026 | Blog, Personal Injury
Brownsville Personal Injury Attorney J. Gonzalez
by Benjamin Treviño | February 20th, 2026 | Blog, Personal Injury
Mission Personal Injury Attorney J. Gonzalez
Can passengers sue their driver following a car crash? Depending on the facts of how the accident occurred, passengers in a one-vehicle crash can make a claim against the driver for their injuries. The passengers’ standing will ultimately depend on where fault is assessed. If the driver of the vehicle that the passenger was riding in is… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | February 12th, 2026 | Blog, Personal Injury
San Antonio Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Attorney J. Gonzalez
Can two plaintiffs sue one defendant related to the same accident? Yes, two or more plaintiffs (accident victims) can sue the same defendant for the same accident. They can file separate lawsuits that may be consolidated, or join together in one lawsuit, commonly occurring in car accidents with multiple passengers or product liability cases. Each… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | February 6th, 2026 | Blog, Lawsuit, Personal Injury
Texas Bus Crash Attorney J. Gonzalez
Tort Claims and lawsuits involving public transportation Personal injury crash claims and lawsuits involving public transportation vehicles such as city buses are legally complex. They often involve government entities, multiple liable parties, and strict procedural requirements. Unlike a standard private car accident, suing a city-run transit authority such as VIA in San Antonio typically triggers… 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 | January 15th, 2026 | Blog, Personal Injury
Mission Personal Injury Attorney J. Gonzalez
Can police officers sue for personal injuries sustained on the job? Yes, officers can sue for injuries received in the line of duty, but their ability to do so depends heavily on the specific circumstances of the injury and the state’s laws. In many cases, officers are covered by workers’ compensation, which provides benefits but… 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 10th, 2025 | Blog, Driving Tips, Pedestrian Accident, Personal Injury
Starr County Personal injury Attorney J. Gonzalez
Car crash injuries sometimes require multiple surgeries and long-term care. When a crash causes long-term injury and multiple surgeries, it is considered a catastrophic injury. These injuries can lead to permanent disabilities, a reduced quality of life, and significant medical, emotional, and financial burdens. A comprehensive treatment plan typically involves multiple surgeries, extensive physical and… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | September 16th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog
Weslaco Personal Injury Attorney J. Gonzalez
Liability in Chain-reaction Accidents In a car accident where one car hits your car, and you then hit a third car, the driver who initially rear-ended you is generally considered at fault for the entire sequence of events. This is because the driver whose car hit yours failed to maintain a safe following distance, causing… 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