In the world we live in today, driving is an unavoidable necessity. The vast majority of American workers still drive themselves to work, even if the number of eligible drivers who have their license has decreased in recent years. Many activities – whether for work or enjoyment in our personal lives – still require that… Read More
Year: 2017
by Amber Cortez | May 29th, 2017 | Auto Accident, Blog, Driving Tips
How the Time Of the Day Affects Drivers and Crashes
by Amber Cortez | May 12th, 2017 | Driving Tips
7 Hazards to Look Out For When Driving This Summer
There are a number of reasons why we love summer. For one, if you are a student, teacher, work in education, or even just a parent, you usually look forward to having a couple of months off to relax before the hecticness of school and extracurricular activities start up again. Summer is also the time… Read More
by Amber Cortez | April 21st, 2017 | Driving Tips, Recent News
The Truth About Drinking and Driving
Texas…we have a problem. For several years now, MADD has continuously reported Texas as having the highest drunk driving deaths. Every year thousands of Texans lose their lives or suffer through debilitating injuries because of drunk drivers. While this is definitely not just an issue in Texas, as nationally about one in three traffic deaths… Read More
by Amber Cortez | April 6th, 2017 | Auto Accident, Blog, Driving Tips, Recent News
Texting Leads to Tragedy in Texas
On March 29 2017, the lives of 13 families were changed forever. Jack D. Young, 20, was driving a truck that collided with a van carrying a church group of senior citizens. The driver of the pickup truck was seen driving erratically before his vehicle swerved into the southbound lane and crashed into the church… Read More
by Amber Cortez | April 3rd, 2017 | Blog, Driving Tips
Spring into action on the roads this season
Spring is here, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that we are clear from dangerous road conditions. During the winter, we know that icy roads can cause imminent danger and that there is a high risk of having an accident when the road is extremely slippery. Yet, many of us might forget that spring can bring… Read More
by Amber Cortez | March 22nd, 2017 | Auto Accident, Blog, Lawsuit, Legal Representation, Personal Injury, Recent News
The Six Most Common Car Crash Injuries
The Six Most Common Car Crash Injuries According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel, over 2 million people are injured or disabled in car crashes throughout the United States annually. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has this number at more than 3 million, but regardless of the count, the astounding number of… Read More
by Amber Cortez | March 13th, 2017 | Blog, Driving Tips, Recent News
10 Safe Driving Tips For Spring Break
Spring break is just around the corner here in the Rio Grande Valley, and for the new few weeks (and sometimes months), traffic in the area is going to increase. There’s going to be college students rushing down to South Padre Island, families heading out for road trips to visit friends and families, and your… Read More
by Amber Cortez | February 27th, 2017 | Auto Accident, Personal Injury
Working to Eliminate Distracted Driving
In today’s world, the constant stream of information and distraction available to us through our cell phones and electronic devices can make it hard to unplug. The overall effect this has on people can be debated, but the fact remains that there is one time that not being able to put down our phones is… Read More
by Amber Cortez | February 13th, 2017 | 18 Wheelers, Auto Accident
The Potential Dangers of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs)
As drivers, we are required to share the road with many types of vehicles that are different from the passenger vehicles that the majority of us operate. Few, if any, grab our attention like eighteen wheelers and other large commercial vehicles that drive alongside us every day. None present as many potential dangers to drivers… Read More
by Amber Cortez | January 12th, 2017 | Auto Accident, Blog, General, Recent News
2017 Resolutions to Become a Safer Driver
2017 is officially here and your attorneys at J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys want to ensure that you have as safe a year as possible. Because the vast majority of us spend quite a bit of time in our cars – traveling to work, for vacation, visiting family, business trips, etc. – it’s exceedingly important that… Read More