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Harlingen
Harlingen is a city about 30 miles from the Gulf of Mexico and a principal city in the Cameron County metropolitan area. It was built on the intersection of Route 77 and Route 83 as a distribution, shipping, and industrial center. It is also considered the most "economical" place in the U.S. to live because it has the lowest cost of living of anywhere in the country.
Weslaco
Weslaco is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas. The population was 35,670 at the 2010 United States Census. Weslaco derives its name from the W.E. Stewart Land Company.
Brownsville
Brownsville is the sixteenth most populous city in Texas with a population of 181,860. It is located on the southernmost tip of the state on the northern bank of the Rio Grande, directly north and across the border from Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The 2013 U.S. Census Bureau estimate places the Brownsville-Harlingen metropolitan area population at 417,276.
McAllen
McAllen is the largest city in Hidalgo County, Texas. It is located at the southern tip of Texas in the Rio Grande Valley. It is on the Rio Grande, and is about 70 miles west of the Gulf of Mexico. In 2012 the city's population was 140,717.
Major Roadways
U.S. Route 77 is a major north-south highway that suns from Sioux City, Iowa to the Mexican border and connects Harligen to Corpus Christi and other northern cities. U.S. Route 83 is a 1,885 mile road that stretches from the Canadian border to the Mexican border. It's southernmost point is in Brownsville.
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When someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle collision in Harlingen, Weslaco, Brownsville, or McAllen, the accident victim and their family members are left with medical bills, lost income, and other costs. It is important to get legal assistance to help the accident victim recover, or when the accident is fatal, to help the family members begin to recover from their losses. Learn more about how a Harlingen, Weslaco, Brownsville, and McAllen personal injury attorney will help injured victims and families.
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Texas Tornado: Infant, toddler rescued from submerged truck (VIDEO)
This is really hard to watch.
First things first: apparently everyone survived, and the baby and toddler are currently stabilized and recovering in the hospital, but that will not be super helpful to your stress level while/immediately after viewing. If you are currently the mother of young children, have a drink ready or your chosen method of self-care for when the video is done, because you will need it.
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Harlingen-Weslaco-Brownsville-McAllen, TX
UBER & LYFT ACCIDENTS ON THE RISE
They have brought about safer rides, easy access, and reduced drunk driving drastically. Notwithstanding all these benefits, they have still been linked to traffic fatalities in recent times.
Harlingen-Weslaco-Brownsville-McAllen, TX
PORTLAND, TX MOM WINS FIGHT AGAINST INSURANCE COMPANY OF CARELESS DRIVER IN CRASH
As Erika focused on getting better, the firm went to war with the insurance company. The challenge was getting the insurance company to cover the vehicle hit by the at-fault driver, Erika’s SUV.
Harlingen-Weslaco-Brownsville-McAllen, TX
Catastrophic Workplace Injuries That Turns Your Life Upside Down
Catastrophic injuries are characterized by a lengthy recovery process and debilitating symptoms that severely damage the individual’s ability to perform daily life activities.
Harlingen-Weslaco-Brownsville-McAllen, TX
WORKPLACE INJURIES & WORKERS COMP BENEFITS IN BROWNSVILLE, TX
Workers’ compensation provides benefits such as paid medical care to full- and part-time employees who are injured in work-related accidents, regardless of who was at fault.
Harlingen-Weslaco-Brownsville-McAllen, TX
KEEPING PETS SAFE IN A CAR
When you’ve done the needful to secure your pets properly in the car, then you won’t have to leave them lonely at home when you go on exciting trips – they love it outdoors too.
Harlingen-Weslaco-Brownsville-McAllen, TX
LACK OF TRANSPORTATION HURTING HEALTHCARE IN THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY
It is well known that those who seek healthcare will have difficulty because of the time and distance it takes to reach destinations here in the Rio Grande Valley, an area that stretches over 200 miles.
Harlingen-Weslaco-Brownsville-McAllen, TX
¿Lesionado en un Accidente Automovilístico? Siga los Siguientes Pasos Para Presentar un Reclamo por Lesiones Personales
Afortunadamente, si un conductor negligente le ha causado lesiones serias, está dentro de sus derechos buscar una compensación económica por sus lesiones si presenta un reclamo por lesiones personales.
Harlingen-Weslaco-Brownsville-McAllen, TX
WHAT’S A MINI-TRIAL?
A mini-trial is statutorily defined and is an agreed-upon process by the parties: “A mini-trial is conducted under an agreement of the parties.
Harlingen-Weslaco-Brownsville-McAllen, TX
SOUND EMITTING DEVICES FROM GOLF CARTS BANNED IN SOUTH PADRE ISLAND
Golf carts have really made a big splash since they began renting them out, however, with public feedback, there is still high risk.
Harlingen-Weslaco-Brownsville-McAllen, TX
HERRMAN & HERRMAN PRESENTING SPONSOR OF FIESTA DE LA FLOR 2020
Herrman and Herrman’s support of community events such as Fiesta de la Flor, the Beach to Bay Relay Marathon and the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer fundraiser walk reflects the firm’s commitment to being a civic leader and giving back to the communities in the Coastal Bend and the Rio Grande Valley.
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Type: Car Accident
Type: Car Accident
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Saturday, May 2, 2020Roadway:
FM 106
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Type: Truck Accident
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Sunday, February 23, 2020City:
McAllen, TX
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Hit and Run
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Thursday, February 20, 2020Roadway:
HWY 107 and FM 493
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Rollover CrashesDate:
Thursday, February 20, 2020Roadway:
F.M. 1420
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Type: Truck Accident
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Rear-End Collisions