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Plain-English guides on Texas injury claims and U.S. immigration, written by Alex Martinez Law for families in the Rio Grande Valley. Each post is general information. For advice about your own case, call us or request a case review.
Personal injury
Lane splitting is not legal for motorcyclists in Texas. State law prohibits a motorcycle operator from riding between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction or passing a vehicle while occupying the same lane as…
Alex Martinez · · 8 min read
Personal injury
McAllen’s roads keep the city moving, connecting neighborhoods, schools, businesses, and shopping centers throughout the Rio Grande Valley. But with that growth comes heavier traffic and unfortunately, a higher risk of…
Alex Martinez · · 5 min read
Immigration
People hurt in accidents in the Valley often wait too long to call a lawyer because they're afraid of what a claim could mean for their immigration case or their family's. Texas injury law doesn't make legal status a…
Alex Martinez · · 3 min read
Personal injury
Stop, check on everyone, call 911 if anyone is hurt, and get the other driver's name, insurance and license plate. The minutes after a crash are also when a claim is easiest to damage: someone apologizes at the scene,…
Alex Martinez · · 4 min read
Personal injury
The widow of Juan Nava Hernandez, an employee of Oak Texas Bar and Grill, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Hidalgo County District Court against Oak Texas Bar and Grill, LLC, and John Anthony Saenz.
Alex Martinez · · 2 min read
Personal injury
In most Texas injury cases you have two years from the day you were hurt to file a lawsuit. If you file after that, the other side can have the case dismissed, however strong it was. Claims against a city or county need…
Alex Martinez · · 3 min read
Immigration
A green card lets you live and work in the United States for good. Citizenship gives you all of that, plus the right to vote in federal elections, a U.S. passport, and a right to stay in the country that, in USCIS's…
Alex Martinez · · 4 min read
Immigration
In Texas, with its large immigrant community, fraudulent actors often take advantage of the hope and urgency that many individuals and families experience. Understanding these scams and knowing how to defend yourself…
Alex Martinez · · 5 min read
Immigration
Deportation proceedings are a daunting prospect for anyone, but when a criminal record is involved, the situation becomes even more complex. Understanding how a criminal record impacts your case and what defense…
Alex Martinez · · 6 min read
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