San Antonio
Car Accident Lawyer
A car accident can change everything in the time it takes for a light to turn red. If you or someone you love was injured because another driver was reckless, distracted, or impaired, you need a legal team that will not let the insurance company decide what your case is worth. At San Antonio Personal Injury Lawyers®, we build car accident cases to win, not to settle fast.
What Is a Car Accident Injury Claim?
A car accident case is a legal claim against the driver, company, or other party whose negligence caused a collision that injured you. Negligence can look like a lot of things: a driver on their phone, someone doing 15 over in a school zone, a driver who never should have gotten behind the wheel that night.
Some car accident injuries are obvious the moment paramedics arrive. Others, like whiplash, soft tissue damage, or a concussion, take days to fully surface. Insurance adjusters use that delay against victims, questioning injuries that were not documented on day one.
At San Antonio Personal Injury Lawyers®, we know how these cases are built and how they are attacked. We get ahead of the insurance company's playbook so your claim reflects what actually happened to you.
Common Types of Car Accidents
Rear-End Collisions
The most common type of crash on San Antonio roads, usually caused by a driver following too closely or failing to brake in time. Even a “low-speed” rear-end collision can cause serious neck and back injuries.
Head-On Collisions
Among the most catastrophic crashes on the road. Head-on collisions typically happen when a driver crosses the center line, drives the wrong way, or drifts out of their lane while distracted or impaired.
T-Bone (Side-Impact) Collisions
T-bone collisions happen at intersections when one vehicle strikes the side of another, often at high speed. Because there is little more than a door between the occupant and the impact, these crashes frequently cause severe injuries, and the driver or passenger on the impact side can face life-threatening trauma.
Rollover Accidents
Often involving SUVs, trucks, and other top-heavy vehicles, rollovers can happen after a sharp swerve, a tire blowout, or a high-speed impact. These crashes carry a high risk of catastrophic injury.
Multi-Vehicle Pileups
Highway pileups involving three or more vehicles create complicated questions about who caused the initial collision and who is responsible for what followed. These cases require a careful, evidence-driven investigation.
Hit-and-Run Accidents
When the at-fault driver flees the scene, victims are often left unsure how to recover compensation. We know how to pursue uninsured motorist coverage and investigate to identify the responsible driver.
Common Causes of Car Accidents
Distracted driving: Texting, phone calls, and other distractions take a driver's eyes off the road for the seconds it takes to cause a serious crash.
Speeding: Higher speeds reduce reaction time and increase the force of a collision, turning survivable accidents into catastrophic ones.
Impaired driving: Alcohol, drugs, and even certain medications slow reaction time and impair judgment, putting everyone else on the road at risk.
Running red lights and stop signs: Drivers who blow through intersections cause some of the most severe T-bone and broadside collisions.
Failure to yield: Drivers who fail to yield the right of way at intersections, on-ramps, or while merging cause crashes that are rarely the victim's fault.
Poor road and weather conditions: Potholes, debris, rain, and fog can all contribute to a crash, but a negligent driver's failure to adjust is often what causes it.
How We Handle Your Car Accident Case
We move fast to preserve evidence. Skid marks fade, surveillance footage gets overwritten, and vehicles get repaired or scrapped. We work to lock down police reports, dashcam and traffic camera footage, and witness statements before they disappear.
We investigate liability thoroughly. Some crashes involve more than one at-fault party: a distracted driver, a negligent employer, a municipality that failed to maintain a road. We identify every party who may be responsible so no available compensation is left on the table.
We deal with the insurance company so you don't have to. Insurance adjusters are trained to minimize payouts. We handle every call, every form, and every lowball offer, so you can focus on recovering.
We calculate what your case is actually worth. Medical bills are only the starting point. We account for lost income, future treatment, vehicle damage, and the toll the accident has taken on your daily life.
We go to trial when it is necessary. Attorney Steven Nunez has real trial experience. If the insurance company will not offer a fair settlement, we are ready to take your case in front of a jury.
Compensation You May Be Able to Recover
Car accident injuries come with costs that go far beyond the emergency room. When we take your case, we fight to recover compensation across every category of loss, present and future.
Economic Damages
Emergency and Ongoing Medical Care: Ambulance transport, ER treatment, surgery, physical therapy, and follow-up care are all part of what we pursue on your behalf.
Future Medical Expenses: Some car accident injuries require months or years of continued treatment. We account for those future costs, not just what you have paid so far.
Lost Wages: If your injuries have kept you out of work, you may be entitled to recover the income lost during your recovery.
Loss of Earning Capacity: If your injuries permanently limit the type of work you can do, you may be entitled to compensation for that reduced earning potential.
Vehicle Damage and Property Loss: We fight to make sure the cost of repairing or replacing your vehicle, along with any other damaged property, is part of your recovery.
Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Rental cars, medical equipment, and other costs tied directly to the accident should not come out of your pocket.
Non-Economic Damages
Pain and Suffering: Compensation for the physical pain and disruption an accident has caused to your daily life.
Emotional Distress: Anxiety, PTSD, and fear of driving are common and documented consequences of serious crashes. You may be entitled to compensation for that psychological impact.
Loss of Enjoyment of Life: When an injury takes away activities and experiences that were part of your life before the crash, the law recognizes that loss.
Loss of Consortium: Spouses and family members may be able to pursue compensation for the impact a serious injury has had on their relationship and household.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. The value of any case depends on its specific facts and circumstances.
Why Choose San Antonio Personal Injury Lawyers®
We Are Built for Serious Car Accident Cases
Steven Nunez built this firm around cases that require real investigation and real trial experience, not quick settlements. We know how insurance companies evaluate car accident claims, and we build cases that hold up under that scrutiny.
Insurance Companies Cannot Dismiss Our Cases
Insurance companies often bank on victims accepting an early, undervalued offer. We prepare every car accident case thoroughly so a less-than-fair settlement is never the only option on the table.
We Have Stood in Front of Juries
Attorney Steven Nunez is a trial lawyer with courtroom experience and has secured a $1.5 million arbitration award for a client. When the other side knows your attorney is prepared to try the case, negotiations change.
Our Results Are Recognized
Steven Nunez holds membership in both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, earned through real results for real clients.
You Pay Nothing Unless We Win
We handle car accident cases on a contingency fee basis. You owe nothing upfront and pay nothing unless we secure compensation for you.
Answers to Common Car Accident Questions
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If your injuries were caused by another driver's negligence, whether that means distracted driving, speeding, impairment, or another form of carelessness, you likely have a legal claim. We offer free consultations and will give you an honest assessment at no cost.
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Seek medical attention right away, even if you feel fine. Report the accident to police, document the scene if you are able, and avoid giving a recorded statement to an insurance company before speaking with an attorney.
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Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule, which means you can still recover compensation as long as you are not found more than 50 percent responsible for the accident.
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There is no set number. Case value depends on the severity of your injuries, your medical costs, lost income, and the strength of the evidence against the at-fault driver. We calculate the full value of your case, including future costs, and fight for it.
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Texas law generally gives accident victims two years from the date of the crash to file a claim. Waiting too long can permanently eliminate your right to compensation.
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Most car accident cases settle before trial, but we prepare every case as if it is going in front of a jury. If the insurance company will not offer a fair settlement, we are ready to take your case to court.
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It depends on the severity of your injuries and whether the case settles or goes to trial. Some cases resolve in months, others take longer. We keep you informed at every step.
Car Accident Attorney San Antonio
Serving San Antonio & Surrounding Communities
We represent clients throughout Bexar County and the surrounding communities of New Braunfels, Boerne, Seguin, Converse, Hondo, Pleasanton, La Vernia, Schertz, Leon Valley, and Helotes. Wherever you are, if someone else's negligence caused your injury, we want to hear from you.
Get Help After a Car Accident
A car accident can leave you facing medical bills, missed work, and an insurance company that is in no hurry to help you. San Antonio Personal Injury Lawyers® handles car accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means no upfront costs and no fees unless we win. The consultation is free. Call us today.