McAllen Personal Injury Attorney

Fighting Injury Victims in Texas

When you're injured in an accident, knowing what steps to take next can be very overwhelming. Whether you've been involved in a car accident, injured on someone's property, or suffered due to medical negligence, the physical, emotional, and financial impact can be life-changing. As experienced McAllen personal injury lawyers, we aim to ensure you obtain the compensation you rightfully deserve while guiding you through the legal process. We understand the specific challenges that personal injury victims face and are here to help you recover from your injuries and move forward.

Call Gonzalez and Associates P.C. today at (830) 445-2035 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our personal injury lawyer in McAllen.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle

We can assist you by:

• Truck Accidents: Because of their size and weight, commercial truck collisions often lead to catastrophic injuries. Whether the cause is a negligent truck driver, improper vehicle maintenance, or unsafe road conditions, truck accident claims are complex. We work diligently to hold the liable parties accountable and fight for full compensation to cover your medical costs, lost earnings, and pain and suffering.
• Drunk Driving Accidents: If an intoxicated driver has injured you, you can pursue compensation for your losses. We help victims of drunk driving accidents by investigating the incident, gathering and reviewing evidence, and building a strong case to recover damages.
• Motor Vehicle Accidents: Whether it's a car, motorcycle, or pedestrian accident, these incidents could lead to serious injuries like broken bones, spinal cord damage, and traumatic brain injuries.
• Wrongful Death: Losing a loved one because of someone else's negligence is devastating. A wrongful death claim allows the family to seek justice and compensation for the financial and emotional losses they have suffered. We understand the sensitive nature of these cases and work with families to pursue claims for medical costs, funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and more.
• Medical Malpractice: Medical professionals must provide competent care to their patients. When that duty is breached, and a patient is injured as a result, a medical malpractice claim could be pursued. Cases may involve surgical errors, misdiagnosis, medication mistakes, or failure to provide timely treatment. We will thoroughly investigate your claim and consult with medical experts to hold negligent healthcare providers accountable.
• Premises Liability: Property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises safe for visitors. When they fail to do so, and someone is injured, they may be held liable through a premises liability claim. Common premises liability claims include slip and fall accidents, inadequate security, or unsafe conditions. We work to establish the property owner's negligence and help injured individuals seek the compensation they are entitled to.

How to Prove Negligence

We must establish negligence to recover compensation in a personal injury case. This requires proving the following aspects:

• Duty of Care: The defendant (the person or entity being sued) must have owed you a legal duty of care. For instance, drivers have a responsibility to follow traffic laws, and property owners must maintain safe conditions on their premises.
• Breach of Duty: It will need to be shown that the defendant breached their duty of care. This could be through reckless driving, failing to fix a dangerous condition, or providing substandard medical care.
• Causation: We must prove that the defendant's breach of duty directly caused your injuries. For example, if a driver runs a red light and crashes into your car, causing your injuries, we would argue that their actions caused the harm.
• Damages: Finally, it must be demonstrated that you suffered actual damages due to the accident. This includes medical bills, lost income, property damage, and pain and suffering.