OKLAHOMA CITY — Six girls on a high school lunch break were killed when their small car collided with a large truck hauling rocks. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), the girls’ car was designed to carry only four people. The crash occurred March 23 in Tishomingo, located about 100 miles southeast of Oklahoma… Read More
Category: Personal Injury
by Benjamin Treviño | April 15th, 2022 | 18 Wheelers, Auto Accident, Personal Injury
Crash involving overcrowded vehicle leaves six teens dead
by Benjamin Treviño | December 27th, 2021 | Lawsuit, Legal Representation, Personal Injury
Suspected drunk driver crashes into DPS trooper in Roma
A state trooper was injured after a woman traveled into oncoming traffic and collided with the officer’s patrol unit. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the two-vehicle crash happened at 4:23 a.m. December 18 in Roma on U.S. 83 west of Farm-to-Market Road 3167. A preliminary investigation shows that the trooper was… Read More
by Amber Cortez | November 3rd, 2021 | Personal Injury
5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Represent Yourself In A Personal Injury Claim
If you were in an accident that resulted in a serious personal injury, you may feel stressed about the hospital visits, bills, and insurance costs. You may wish to pursue justice against the person or company responsible for your accident, file a personal injury claim, and represent yourself to, hopefully, save money. Unfortunately, representing yourself… Read More
by Abigail Vela | September 15th, 2021 | Personal Injury
The Ins and Outs of Emotional Distress Damages in a Texas Personal Injury Case
While living your day-to-day life, you may undergo a traumatic personal injury that may change your emotional and mental wellbeing forever. These accidents may range from car wrecks to workplace accidents or other unfortunate incidents. These accidents may cause severe emotional distress that impacts you psychologically and make life seem bleak. Despite all the obstacles… Read More
by Amber Cortez | July 22nd, 2021 | Personal Injury
Tips for Staying Safe While Traveling to Texas Road Trip Destinations
A recent survey by ValuePenguin found that 53% of Americans have travel plans. After a year of quarantine, social distancing protocols, masks, and bad vibes, it’s clear that Americans are eager to get back on the road and have some fun. Here in the Lone Star State, we have plenty of asphalt to cover –… Read More
by Amber Cortez | June 4th, 2021 | Auto Accident, Driving Tips, Personal Injury
Brain Injury Awareness: What to Know About Traumatic Brain Injuries
Personal injuries can be caused by a wide array of accidents including car accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, dog bites, and even defective products that cause you bodily harm. One of the most dangerous–but least often noted–types of personal injury is a traumatic brain injury, otherwise known as a TBI. Traumatic brain injuries are one of the… Read More
by Amber Cortez | May 26th, 2021 | Personal Injury
Why You Should Choose a Spanish-Speaking Lawyer
Texas’s Hispanic population grew by more than 2 million between 2010 to 2020, reaching 11.5 million. It’s estimated that the Hispanic population is on pace to be the largest share in upcoming years. This flourishing Hispanic population is spread out all across the state with heavy concentrations throughout South Texas–including the Rio Grande Valley. These… Read More
by Amber Cortez | October 2nd, 2020 | Auto Accident, Legal Representation, Personal Injury
What to Know About Texas Rideshare Accidents
Ridesharing services, such as Uber or Lyft, have become very convenient and accessible methods of transportation. Individuals no longer have to own a car or utilize public transportation to get around town. While these services do have their benefits, such as providing a safer mode of transportation for those who have been drinking, they also… Read More
by Amber Cortez | September 30th, 2020 | Auto Accident, Personal Injury
British Man Loses His Arm Because of a Catastrophic Accident
In November 2019, a man was involved in a rollover accident in Brighton, England, causing injuries so devastating that he had to have his entire arm amputated. The man, who was texting-and-driving at the time, ran into a fixed median that caused his grey van to tip over to its side and nearly hit another… Read More
by Amber Cortez | July 31st, 2020 | News, Personal Injury
Jesse Gonzalez’s Experience With COVID-19
With the surge of COVID-19 cases at an all-time high across the Rio Grande Valley and hospitals at full capacity, it is now more imperative than ever to comply with all local mandates given by our counties, socially distance from each other as much as we possibly can, and most importantly, wear a protective mask.… Read More