Can I Still Bring A Claim If My Medical Bills Were Paid By My Health Insurance?

Auto Accident Medical Bills

Have you been injured in a car accident? Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may have been taken to the hospital by ambulance, flown by helicopter, driven there yourself or even gone to your family physician later if the injuries weren’t immediately apparent. If you have health insurance, your insurance company will typically […]

Houston Fire Department Vehicle Crashes into Car

HOUSTON — A Houston Fire Department SUV struck a car Wednesday after the car failed to stop at a stop light, investigators said. The HFD supervisor was en route to an emergency around 10:15 p.m., driving westbound on Airport Boulevard when the Houston auto accident occurred. The driver of the car was headed northbound on Telephone […]

Do I Need an Auto Accident Attorney to Get a Settlement After an Accident in Houston?

Houston Car Accident Attorney

The number of cars, trucks and motorcycles on the roads is ever-increasing. Unfortunately, the number of people involved in motor vehicle collisions also increases every year. Even the smallest accident can cause serious injuries, emotional distress and financial hardships. If you’ve been the victim of a car accident, you might be suffering the pain of […]

What are Punitive Damages?

Punitive damages are sometimes awarded in a personal injury case. The purpose of punitive damages is to punish the perpetrator of a personal injury. The goal is to convince the defendant to change his/her harmful behavior through economic punishments. Punitive damages are not always awarded, and the nature of the wrongdoing that justifies punitive damages […]

What are Compensatory Damages?

Compensatory damages are meant to compensate the victim for the injuries he/she suffered in the accident. Compensatory damages can cover loss of income, expenses incurred, property destroyed or personal injury. When your Houston accident attorneys prove your case at trial or settle your case with opposing counsel, you are usually awarded compensatory damages. To calculate compensatory damages, […]

How Much Will Hiring Your Firm Cost Me?

Ricardo N. Gonzalez & Associates handles Houston accident injury claims on a contingency basis. That means you don’t pay anything unless and until we recover money for you. Our legal fees will be deducted from your settlement or award. If we do not recover money for you, we do not get paid. We also offer free consultations […]

What Factors Should I Consider When Choosing An Accident Attorney?

Choosing the right Houston accident attorney is an important decision and shouldn’t be handled lightly. It is important to choose an attorney that has a successful track record in cases similar to yoursand will give you and your case the personalized attention it deserves. At Ricardo N. Gonzalez & Associates, if we feel that we may not […]

How do I Know if I Have a Case?

Compensation through the legal system is not possible for every injury. Accident legal issues are complex and cases are also brought even if the person affected by injury was partially at fault for causing the injury. Your case is unique and the facts of your case will determine if a successful result through a lawsuit […]

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

The statutes of limitations determine the time limit to file a lawsuit, which vary from state to state and by the type of lawsuit being filed. Ricardo N. Gonzalez & Associates will help you determine what the applicable statute of limitations is for your case. It is extremely important to seek legal representation to protect […]

Who Can File an Accident Lawsuit?

Ricardo N. Gonzalez & Associates represents victims injured by Houston accident injuries; such as, Houston auto accidents, Houston boating accidents, Houston motorcycle accidents, Houston truck accidents and Houston pedestrian accidents, as well as Houston construction accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured because of the negligence of others, you may have important legal rights. Ricardo N. […]