San Antonio Car Accident Lawyer | Personal Injury Attorney in Texas

Even if you spend every minute on the road in San Antonio, driving carefully and following the letter of the law, car accidents can still happen. Sometimes it is the result of fatigue, confusion, or coincidence, and sometimes it is the result of driver negligence. If you or a loved one has been in a car accident recently, you might be thinking about hiring a personal injury attorney in Texas.

The San Antonio personal injury attorneys at Carabin Shaw want you to know what to look for when searching for lawyers, and how to evaluate if your accident might warrant a personal injury lawsuit.

If it is possible, try to document the scene of the accident with pictures, as well as exchanging contact information with the other driver involved. There may be other witnesses, as well, and the police will attain statements from everyone. But note: try to avoid apologizing for anything at this stage—those words may be used against you in a court of law at a later date.

The most important thing to do, however, is to receive medical treatment immediately. Car accidents can be catastrophic, and your injuries may include:

• Broken bones
• Lacerations
• Brain trauma and other head injuries
• Neck and back injuries
• Paralyzation
• Emotional stress
• Much more

So your first priority must be getting medical help, and you must also follow your doctor’s orders thoroughly. That means no skipped appointments, picking up all prescriptions and taking all medicine. The reason is twofold: not only do we want you to recover fully and get well, but also because if you don’t follow your doctor’s advice, the defendant's lawyers may try to use this as proof that your injuries weren’t as severe as you claim.

There are many, many options when searching for a personal injury attorney in Texas, and the process can quickly seem overwhelming. But here are a few things to look for as you begin your research:

• Experience: Make sure your attorney has extensive experience with car accidents, especially of the type in which you were involved. If you were in an accident with a semi-truck, for example, you will want a lawyer who has spent a lot of time suing large trucking companies and fighting their tough law departments and insurance companies.
• Client Reviews. A good lawyer will have tons of five-star reviews from happy, former clients.
• Results. Make sure your firm has a history of proven results. Carabin Shaw, for example, has won over $500 million for our clients over the years.

San Antonio personal injury attorneys will be looking to prove liability in your car accident case. This means that they need to demonstrate that your injuries were the fault of a third party (the defendant), and that they were acting with negligence; for example, if they were not following the rules of the road, like speeding, or running a red light. In the case of semi-truck accidents, often a major cause is fatigue, as truck drivers may exceed the number of allowed driving hours per day in order to meet an unreasonable deadline.

Your San Antonio car accident lawyer will interview you, so you must be very honest when recalling the events as they transpired to help build your case and prove liability.

But also remember: liability can actually be shared. This means you may be found partially responsible for the accident. If this is the case, then the amount of your compensation will be reduced by the percentage of liability held by you; for example, if you are found 20% liable for the accident, then you will receive 80% of the damages awarded. However, if your liability exceeds 51%, you will not be eligible to receive anything at all.

Additionally, your lawyer will be able to help you estimate the value of your case, as well as manage the timeline. The statute of limitations for accidents in San Antonio is two years, so your lawyer can keep you on track. Finally, they will help advise you on evaluating settlement offers (if they are worth taking, for example, or pursuing a lawsuit instead), and ensuring that insurance companies pay you on time, and without delay.

If you or a loved one has been in a car accident recently, you may be overwhelmed with medical bills, police questions, and your search for a San Antonio car accident lawyer. This is where the San Antonio accident attorneys at Carabin Shaw come in. We have over 200 years of combined legal experience, and many satisfied clients. Call us today at 210-222-2288 for a free, no-obligation consultation with an experienced, compassionate attorney. You have nothing to lose.