by J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys | Oct 12, 2016 | Auto Accident, Blog
Every 14 seconds a person is injured in a car wreck. One person dies because of a car wreck every 12 minutes. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that almost 6 million accidents occur per year, with nearly one-third of those being...
by J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys | Oct 4, 2016 | Auto Accident, Blog
Car wrecks can be life changing, and too often, many people do not realize the level of compensation that they should be receiving because of someone else’s negligence. That’s why J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys wants to make sure that you understand your rights to a...
by J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys | Sep 28, 2016 | Blog
Autumn is here and the new season means changes to the weather and road conditions. While fall does bring many beautiful days with it, as well as respite from that terrible summer heat, there’s also an increase in hazards that arise because of the changes. It’s...
by J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys | Sep 16, 2016 | Auto Accident, Blog
In 2015, more than 38,000 people died in motor vehicle accidents, and it is estimated that a total of 15,300 accidents occur per day. Car accidents happen for any number of reasons, from poor driving conditions to mechanical malfunctions. However, it’s still the...
by J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys | Sep 13, 2016 | Blog
Everything’s bigger in Texas. Unfortunately, that also rings true for the number of car accidents that happen here in the Lone Star State. The reality is that, regardless of where you live, accidents are bound to happen. Whether it’s out in sunny California, or...
by J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys | Aug 31, 2016 | 18 Wheelers, Blog
When brakes malfunction and a serious accident occurs, a variety of parties may be liable for the ensuing damage. The federal government has set very strict standards and regulations on the braking systems of 18-wheelers and other commercial vehicles. For instance,...
by J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys | Aug 30, 2016 | 18 Wheelers, Blog
In September 2014, Shannon Ford, now 37, slammed into the back of a school bus in Florida, injuring multiple students. Now, two years later, Ford has plead no contest to four counts of reckless driving with bodily injury. The judge gave Ford 20 years in prison as a...
by J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys | Aug 25, 2016 | 18 Wheelers, Blog
We all feel a little nervous when that behemoth of an 18-wheeler comes barreling down the expressway. We’ve all seen these juggernauts in the news for causing some sort of major, and tragic, accident. Because commercial trucks consistently weigh up to 80,000 pounds,...
by J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys | Aug 9, 2016 | Blog
In a couple of weeks, the streets will once again be flooded with students, cars, pedestrians, bike riders, and first time drivers. Getting everybody safely to school (and work) and home again is the responsibility of every driver on the road. But with a large...
by J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys | Jul 25, 2016 | Auto Accident, Blog
Texting and driving is already a serious issue, but with the recent ‘Pokémon Go’ craze, drivers have to be even more vigilant. The smartphone game – which has been downloaded an estimated 75 million times – is based off the 90’s card game and hand-held...