San Antonio Car Accident Lawyers

A serious car accident can change your life in seconds. You may be dealing with emergency medical treatment, pain that keeps you from working, damage to your vehicle, and insurance adjusters already looking for ways to limit what they pay.

At The Law Offices of Tyler & Peery, our San Antonio car accident lawyers represent people injured by negligent drivers throughout San Antonio and Bexar County. We investigate crashes, preserve evidence, identify available insurance coverage, document the full impact of an injury, and prepare cases for litigation when an insurance company will not make a fair offer.

Our firm brings more than 130 years of combined experience to personal injury litigation. Four of our six attorneys are board-certified in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a credential earned through additional testing and demonstrated experience handling complex injury and wrongful death cases. We have secured numerous settlements and verdicts of $1 million or more for seriously injured clients.

If another driver’s negligence caused your crash, you do not have to deal with the insurance process alone. Call 210-987-2339 or contact our firm for a free, confidential consultation.

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Why Choose Tyler & Peery After a San Antonio Car Accident?

After a crash, it is easy to find a lawyer who says they handle car accidents. It is more important to find a legal team prepared to investigate the facts, understand the medical consequences of serious injuries, and take a case further when an insurer refuses to treat a client fairly.

Clients turn to Tyler & Peery because we offer:

• Trial-focused personal injury representation: We prepare claims with the expectation that liability, damages, or coverage may be contested.

• Board-certified trial-law credentials: Four of our six attorneys are board-certified in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

• Experience with serious-injury and wrongful-death claims: We handle cases involving significant physical, financial, and personal losses.

• Thorough case development: We work to identify the evidence, parties, insurance policies, and damages that may affect a claim.

• Direct help with insurers: We handle communications and negotiations so clients can focus on medical care and recovery.

• No fee unless we recover compensation: Our firm handles qualifying injury cases on a contingency-fee basis.

Every case is different, and results depend on the specific facts. Our role is to build the strongest claim the evidence supports and pursue the compensation available under Texas law.

How We Build a San Antonio Car Accident Claim

A crash claim is not simply a matter of submitting a police report to an insurance company. Important evidence can disappear quickly, memories can fade, and insurers may argue that an injury was preexisting, less serious than claimed, or caused by someone else.

Our lawyers build a case by taking steps such as:

1. Preserving available evidence. This may include photographs, video footage, dashcam recordings, vehicle data, physical evidence, and scene information.

2. Obtaining the crash report and witness evidence. We review the available report, identify witnesses, and evaluate the information needed to understand how the collision occurred.

3. Investigating the people and entities involved. Depending on the crash, this may include another driver, a vehicle owner, an employer, a commercial carrier, a rideshare company, a manufacturer, or a government entity.

4. Identifying potential insurance coverage. We examine the insurance policies that may apply, including liability, uninsured motorist, underinsured motorist, commercial, and umbrella coverage.

5. Documenting the full impact of the injuries. Medical expenses, future treatment needs, missed work, reduced earning ability, pain, and changes to everyday life can all matter.

6. Responding to blame-shifting tactics. Insurers may try to argue that you caused the crash, failed to seek prompt care, or are seeking more than your injuries justify.

7. Preparing for litigation when necessary. If a fair resolution is not available, we are prepared to advance the claim through the court process.

What To Do After a Car Accident in San Antonio

Your health and safety come first. If you have been in a collision, consider taking these steps when possible:

• Call 911 and request medical help if anyone is injured.

• Move to a safe location if the vehicle can be moved safely.

• Exchange required information with the other driver.

• Take photographs or videos of the vehicles, roadway, traffic signals, debris, injuries, and other relevant conditions.

• Obtain witness names and contact information.

• Seek medical evaluation promptly, even if symptoms seem manageable at first.

• Keep records of medical appointments, symptoms, missed work, repair estimates, and insurance correspondence.

• Be cautious about recorded statements, quick settlement offers, and releases from the other driver’s insurance company.

• Speak with a lawyer before accepting an offer that may not account for the full impact of your injuries.

Car Accidents on San Antonio Roads, Highways, and Intersections

San Antonio crashes can happen anywhere—from a neighborhood intersection to a congested highway interchange. Collisions on I-10, I-35, Loop 410, Loop 1604, and major surface streets may involve high speeds, heavy traffic, construction activity, sudden lane changes, commercial vehicles, and multi-vehicle impacts.

Downtown traffic, one-way streets, tourist traffic, rideshare activity, large events, and busy retail areas can also complicate an accident investigation. The location of the crash may affect what evidence is available, including nearby business surveillance footage, road-design information, traffic-camera footage, or witnesses.

Our attorneys evaluate the circumstances of the particular collision rather than assuming fault based only on where it happened.

Common Causes of Car Accidents

Car accidents are often the result of preventable negligence. Common contributing factors include:

• Distracted driving, including texting, app use, eating, or adjusting controls;

• Speeding or driving too fast for traffic or weather conditions;

• Drunk or drug-impaired driving;

• Drowsy driving;

• Aggressive driving, tailgating, or unsafe lane changes;

• Failure to yield the right of way;

• Running red lights or stop signs;

• Failure to check blind spots;

• Vehicle defects or maintenance problems;

• Poorly designed, poorly maintained, or hazardous road conditions.

Identifying the cause of a collision can help determine which parties may be legally responsible and what evidence should be preserved.

Who May Be Liable for a Texas Car Accident?

Texas is generally an at-fault state for car accident claims. This means the person or entity whose negligence caused the crash may be responsible for the resulting damages.

Depending on the facts, potentially responsible parties may include:

• Another driver who was distracted, speeding, impaired, fatigued, reckless, or otherwise negligent;

• An employer or business when a worker caused a crash while performing job-related duties;

• A vehicle owner in circumstances involving negligent entrustment or other legally recognized responsibility;

• A rideshare-related party, depending on the driver’s status and the applicable insurance coverage;

• A vehicle or component manufacturer when a defect contributed to the collision or worsened injuries;

• A public entity or contractor when a dangerous roadway condition, work zone, or other issue may have contributed to the crash.

Liability depends on the evidence in the individual case. A police report can be important, but it is not always the final word on fault.

How Shared Fault Can Affect Your Car Accident Claim

Insurance companies frequently attempt to reduce claims by arguing that the injured person contributed to the crash. Texas uses a proportionate-responsibility system.

In general, an injured person may recover damages if they are found to be 50% or less responsible for the collision. However, the amount of compensation may be reduced by that person’s percentage of fault.

For example, if total damages are $100,000 and a person is found 20% responsible, the recovery could be reduced by $20,000.

Because fault disputes can have a major effect on a claim, it is important to preserve evidence and address inaccurate allegations early.

Types of Car Accident Cases We Handle

The facts of a collision can affect the available evidence, the nature of injuries, and the legal issues involved. Our San Antonio car accident lawyers handle cases involving:

• Rear-end collisions;

• Head-on collisions;

• T-bone and side-impact crashes;

• Intersection accidents;

• Unsafe lane-change and sideswipe collisions;

• Multi-vehicle crashes and chain-reaction collisions;

• Rollover accidents;

• Hit-and-run crashes;

• Drunk-driving collisions;

• Distracted-driving accidents;

• Commercial-vehicle and company-driver crashes;

• Accidents involving defective vehicles or vehicle parts;

• Crashes involving uninsured or underinsured drivers;

• Fatal collisions and wrongful-death claims.

We also handle related injury claims involving pedestrian accidents, rideshare (Uber and Lyft) accidents, and uninsured and underinsured motorist accidents.

Evidence That Can Matter After a Crash

Useful evidence may be lost or overwritten quickly. Depending on the circumstances, a car accident case may involve:

• Police reports and supplemental investigative records;

• Photos and video from the crash scene;

• Dashcam, body-camera, traffic-camera, or nearby surveillance footage;

• Witness statements;

• Vehicle damage and event data recorder information;

• Cellphone records, when legally obtainable and relevant;

• Toxicology evidence or criminal records in an impaired-driving case;

• Employer records in a work-related collision;

• Maintenance records, inspection records, or vehicle-repair history;

• Medical records, imaging, treatment plans, and physician opinions;

• Employment and wage documentation.

The evidence needed in your case will depend on how the crash occurred and the nature of your injuries.

Injuries We See in San Antonio Car Accident Cases

Even a crash that initially seems minor can cause injuries with lasting effects. We represent clients with injuries including:

• Traumatic brain injuries and concussions;

• Neck injuries, whiplash, and herniated discs;

• Spinal cord injuries and paralysis.

• Broken bones and orthopedic injuries;

• Joint, ligament, and soft-tissue injuries;

• Internal injuries and internal bleeding;

• Burns.

• Facial injuries, scarring, and disfigurement;

• Amputation or loss of function;

• Post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, and other emotional harm.

We work to understand not only the immediate diagnosis, but also the treatment, rehabilitation, work limitations, and future care needs associated with an injury.

Compensation in a San Antonio Car Accident Claim

The value of a car accident case depends on many factors, including the severity of injuries, medical evidence, available insurance coverage, fault, employment impact, and the way the crash has affected a person’s daily life.

Compensation may include:

Economic Damages

These are measurable financial losses, which can include:

• Emergency medical care and hospitalization;

• Surgery, medication, and follow-up treatment;

• Physical therapy, rehabilitation, and assistive care;

• Future medical needs;

• Lost income;

• Loss of future earning capacity;

• Vehicle damage and damaged personal property;

• Out-of-pocket costs related to the crash.

Noneconomic Damages

These damages address personal harms that are not captured by bills or receipts, including:

• Physical pain and suffering;

• Mental anguish and emotional distress;

• Physical impairment;

• Disfigurement;

• Loss of enjoyment of life;

• Loss of consortium, when applicable.

In some limited cases involving especially egregious conduct, exemplary damages may also be available. Our attorneys evaluate the facts and damages in each case individually.

Insurance Company Tactics After a Car Accident

Insurance companies have a financial interest in limiting payouts. Adjusters may appear helpful while still looking for ways to reduce the claim.

Common tactics include:

• Offering a quick settlement before the full extent of injuries is known;

• Questioning whether treatment was necessary;

• Arguing that an injury existed before the crash;

• Claiming the injured person waited too long to seek care;

• Minimizing pain, impairment, or future treatment needs;

• Disputing the seriousness of vehicle damage;

• Arguing that the injured person caused or contributed to the crash;

• Delaying the investigation or negotiations.

You do not have to accept an early offer or give a recorded statement without understanding how it may affect your rights.

How Long Do I Have To File a Car Accident Claim in Texas?

In many Texas car accident cases, the deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit is two years from the date of the collision. However, important exceptions can apply.

For example:

• A wrongful-death claim may have a deadline measured from the date of death;

• Different rules may apply when the injured person is a minor;

• Claims involving a city, county, state agency, transit authority, or other government entity can require formal notice much sooner than the standard two-year deadline;

• Other facts may affect the applicable deadline.

Do not wait until the deadline is approaching to seek legal advice. Prompt action may help preserve evidence and protect your options.

Frequently Asked Questions About Car Accidents in San Antonio

Do I need a lawyer if the other driver was clearly at fault?

Even when the other driver appears clearly responsible, the insurance company may dispute injuries, argue that you contributed to the crash, or offer less than the claim may reasonably be worth. A lawyer can investigate the evidence, handle insurer communications, and evaluate available coverage.

What if the other driver does not have insurance?

You may still have options. Depending on the circumstances, your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may apply. Other sources of coverage may also need to be evaluated.

Should I accept the insurance company’s settlement offer?

You should understand what the offer covers before accepting it. Once a settlement release is signed, you may be unable to pursue additional compensation even if your injuries require more treatment than expected.

How much is my car accident claim worth?

There is no single answer. The value depends on factors such as the injury, treatment, future medical needs, lost income, fault, available coverage, and the effect of the crash on your life.

What if I was partly at fault for the accident?

You may still have a claim if you are not more than 50% responsible. However, your compensation may be reduced by your percentage of fault.

What if I did not go to the emergency room immediately?

A delayed emergency-room visit does not automatically prevent a claim. However, delays in medical care can give an insurer arguments to challenge the seriousness or cause of injuries. Seek appropriate medical evaluation as soon as you can, and discuss the facts with an attorney.

Speak With a San Antonio Car Accident Lawyer Today

You should not have to manage medical bills, missed work, vehicle damage, and insurance-company pressure alone after a serious crash.

The Law Offices of Tyler & Peery represents injured people in San Antonio and throughout Bexar County. We are prepared to investigate your case, protect important evidence, and pursue the compensation supported by the facts.

Call 210-987-2339 or complete the firm’s simple online intake form for a free, confidential consultation.