San Antonio Car Accident Attorney

Car crashes can happen for a number of reasons. Unfortunately, they can often occur due to another's negligence.

Common causes of car collisions include:

• Distracted driving (texting, eating, etc.)
• Speeding or driving too fast for road conditions
• Drunk or drug-impaired driving
• Running red lights or stop signs
• Tailgating and aggressive driving
• Failing to yield the right of way
• Unsafe lane changes
• Driver fatigue

Our car accident lawyer in San Antonio works diligently to investigate your accident and pursue the justice you're entitled to. 

Texas Car Accident Laws You Should Know

Three Texas rules that may affect a car accident claim:

1. Texas is an at-fault state. The driver who caused the crash may be financially responsible for resulting damages, although fault can involve more than one driver or other responsible party.
2. Modified comparative negligence, the “51% Bar Rule.” Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 33.001, an injured person can’t recover damages if they are found more than 50% responsible for the accident. If you’re found partially at fault but 50% or less responsible, your compensation may be reduced by your percentage of responsibility. For example, 20% fault means a 20% reduction in the damages awarded.
3. Two-year statute of limitations. Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003(a), you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in Texas. Filing deadlines can vary with the facts and legal theory, so don’t assume the general deadline answers every claim.

Types of Car Accident Injuries

Even low-speed accidents can lead to serious injuries, so seek medical attention after a crash. If you’re hurt and don’t think the crash was your fault, talk to our San Antonio car accident lawyers. Once we know about the cause and extent of your injury, we can discuss whether the facts support legal action to pursue compensation.

Car accident injuries we see in client cases include:

• Whiplash and other neck injuries
• Back injuries and herniated discs
• Broken bones and fractures
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
• Concussions
• Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
• Internal organ damage
• Burn injuries
• Soft tissue injuries
• Emotional trauma and PTSD

Car accident injuries may require extensive medical treatment, physical therapy, and long-term care. Some injuries become clearer after the initial collision, and medical records can document the relationship between the crash, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing limitations. Some people can’t return to work for weeks, months, years, or longer.

Recovering Compensation After a Car Crash

If you were injured in a car accident because of someone else’s negligence, you may be able to seek compensation for a wide range of damages. Insurance companies may attempt to minimize or deny claims, pressure you into accepting a low settlement, or argue that you share blame for the collision. Our car accident attorney in San Antonio can handle communications with auto insurance companies and represent you in settlement negotiations and litigation.

Compensation in an injury claim may include:

• Current and future medical expenses
• Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
• Property damage to your vehicle
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Rehabilitation and therapy costs
• Disfigurement or physical impairment
• Loss of enjoyment of life