Cameron County Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Attorney J. Gonzalez What are the legal consequences of texting while driving? Texting while driving is not just dangerous to yourself and other motorists, in Texas it is against the law. Texting While Driving in Texas Texting while driving has been illegal in Texas since September 2017. The… Read More
Tag: Semi-Truck Accident
by Benjamin Treviño | October 16th, 2025 | 18 Wheelers, Auto Accident, Fatal Crash
Grand jury indicts truck driver for allegedly causing fatal crash while texting
by Benjamin Treviño | July 30th, 2025 | 18 Wheelers, Auto Accident, Blog, Legal Representation, Personal Injury
Cameron County 18-wheeler Crashes
Trust the J. Gonzalez Law Firm to be your advocate The personal injury attorneys at the J. Gonzalez Law Firm have represented countless people who have been injured in accidents involving large commercial vehicles. That experience gives us unique expertise in handling the complexities of these types of cases. We know how to navigate state… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | April 1st, 2025 | 18 Wheelers, Fatal Crash
Hidalgo County Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Attorney J. Gonzalez
When someone is involved in an accident in Hidalgo County, or anywhere in Texas, it is crucial to understand the factors that go into determining fault for personal injury claims. The way fault is determined in Texas impacts who is eligible for full or partial compensation and who is not. How fault is determined Determining… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | April 12th, 2024 | 18 Wheelers, Blog
Metal object falls from trailer striking two vehicles
EDINBURG — Edinburg police say a metal object flew off of a flatbed trailer and struck two vehicles Thursday morning. The incident happened April 11 at approximately 11:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes of Interstate Highway 69C between University Drive and Freddy Gonzalez Drive. According to a police department news release, the semi-trailer was transporting… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | January 25th, 2024 | 18 Wheelers
Fatal Starr County crash leads to well water warning
Officials are urging residents in the Starr County town of La Gloria to avoid drinking well water after a tanker truck crashed and spilled a substantial amount of diesel fuel. The truck’s driver was killed in the one-vehicle accident. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a fuel truck driven by 36-year-old Juan Carlos… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | September 16th, 2022 | 18 Wheelers, Auto Accident, Blog, News, Recent News
Edinburg woman killed in crash with tractor-trailer
MCALLEN – McAllen police are investigating a September 15 crash that claimed the life of a 31-year-old Edinburg woman. The collision happened about 7:15 a.m. near the intersection of North Ware Road and Monte Christo Road. Police say the victim, Norma Edith Celestino, was driving a grey pickup truck when her vehicle was struck by… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | June 14th, 2022 | 18 Wheelers, Blog, Recent News
18-wheeler plows through San Antonio hotel wall into empty swimming pool
SAN ANTONIO – Three people were injured after a semi-truck collided with another vehicle, sending the truck through the wall of a hotel, and into an empty swimming pool. The crash happened around 3:00 a.m. June 11 in the 6300 block of IH-35 North, on the city’s northeast side. Police said a small black vehicle… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | June 9th, 2022 | 18 Wheelers
Big rig accident temporarily shuts down Houston freeway
(HOUSTON) – A May 18 one-vehicle tractor trailer accident shut down the westbound I-10 East Freeway at Wayside for approximately eight hours. According to Houston police (HPD) and Union Pacific Railroad officials, a semi-truck loaded with large spools became wedged under a railroad bridge over Interstate 10 at about 8:30 p.m. No injuries were reported.… Read More
by Abigail Vela | October 14th, 2021 | Auto Accident, News
Semi and Car Involved in Wreck in Amarillo
On the afternoon of Friday, October 8, a semi-truck and car were involved in a crash in Amarillo, Texas. More Details According to Amarillo police, the incident occurred between Coulter and Soncy on I-40. The car ended up lodged underneath the end of the crashed semi-truck. Traffic was steered away from I-40 throughout the afternoon… Read More