San Antonio Car Accident Lawyer
Victims of car accidents in San Antonio often find that receiving fair compensation is not as straightforward as they expect—even if the accident was clearly the fault of a third party.
Insurance companies can make life difficult. A seasoned San Antonio car accident lawyer can help you navigate the often-complex hurdles when seeking a full and fair settlement.
At Fowlks Law Firm, we aggressively pursue the interests of our personal injury clients, asserting their rights and not resting until the responsible party is held accountable.
How can a San Antonio car accident lawyer help?
If you’re injured in a car accident caused by another road user, the priority is to recover from your physical, mental, and emotional injuries.
The best way to do that is to delegate the task of handling your injury claim to experienced professionals who understand the legal hurdles and strategies used by insurance companies to minimize claims.
Proving that it was negligence or recklessness from another road user that led to your injuries can be challenging when the at-fault party has the support of an insurance company employing powerful lawyers.
Justin M. Fowlks evens out the playing field. He has a strong knowledge of local traffic laws and personal injury cases and will provide committed, knowledgeable, and seasoned representation to recover what you deserve.
At Fowlks Law Firm, we will:
- Thoroughly investigate the accident
- Gather evidence to support your case
- Liaise with the appropriate medical personnel
- Handle all communication with the insurance company and loss adjusters
- Explain the legal processes to you as they arise
- Look to negotiate a favorable settlement in your best interests
- File a lawsuit if necessary
- Represent you in court if the matter goes to trial
Additionally, we are committed to the following:
- 24/7 emergency service
- Free initial case evaluation
- Consultations in English and Spanish
How will we prove negligence or recklessness?
Whether your injuries resulted from a head-on collision, failure to yield the right-of-way, a rear-end collision, someone running a stop sign or because someone was speeding or intoxicated (DWI), this type of reckless or negligent driving has no place on San Antonio’s roads.
Texas laws grant those injured in such car accidents the right to claim compensation—but to do so requires proving negligence or recklessness.
The main elements of a Texas personal injury case are:
- The defendant had a duty of care to the plaintiff
- This duty of care was breached
- The plaintiff suffered injuries
- These injuries were a direct result of the failure to execute the duty of care by the defendant
By thoroughly investigating the accident, examining the evidence, speaking to witnesses, and if necessary, staging a reconstruction of the accident or engaging with the relevant medical professionals, we ensure that responsible parties cannot hide behind their lawyers.
What damages can be recovered after a car accident in San Antonio?
In personal injury cases in Texas, car accident victims can claim the following types of compensation:
Economic damages
Economic damages are those that are relatively simple to put a dollar figure on (proven with receipts and invoices):
- All medical bills from ER to discharge from the hospital
- Costs of recovery, medication, follow-up medical care, etc.
- Property damage
- Lost earnings (present and future)
- Any other car accident/injury-related expenses
Noneconomic damages
Noneconomic damages can be more challenging to prove but may constitute a large proportion of the compensation claim.
They usually consist of:
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Loss of quality of life
Punitive damages
These are damages awarded for particularly egregious behavior and are intended to discourage similar behavior in society. They can be significant but are rarely awarded in car accident cases.
Typical San Antonio car accident injuries
There were almost 45,000 auto accidents in San Antonio in 2023, with roughly a quarter of these resulting in injuries.
Many of these accidents were preventable and due to speeding, tailgating, running red lights, driving while intoxicated or distracted, aggressive or drowsy driving. Each of these constitutes reckless or negligent driving in Texas.
The typical types of car accident injuries we seek recovery for in San Antonio are:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Spinal injuries
- Concussion
- Broken or dislocated bones
- Sprains, strains, and tears
- Whiplash
- Disfigurement
- Temporary or permanent paralysis
What should you do after a car accident in San Antonio?
After a car accident, your actions will depend greatly on how serious your injuries are. Some people are fortunate enough to walk away while others need emergency medical care and hospitalization.
If you are in a fit state to do so, call the police and try to gather photos or video as evidence and get the contact names of witnesses. After the police have enough information for their report, get a medical checkup regardless of whether you think you’ve escaped relatively uninjured. This will help you get any hidden injuries diagnosed and also improve your legal position if you claim compensation.
As soon as possible after getting your injuries treated, call a car accident lawyer for legal advice.
FAQs
Who will handle my case?
Your case will be handled by Justin M. Fowlks in person, together with his legal assistants.
How much compensation can I claim for car accident injuries in San Antonio?
This varies from case to case. After an initial consultation to establish the facts of the case, we should be able to provide an estimate of the expected compensation based on previous cases in San Antonio or elsewhere in Texas.
How long do I have to file a personal injury case in Texas?
You generally have two years from the date of the incident that caused your injuries to file a personal injury claim in Texas. Different rules apply for minors though—and there are some exceptions to the statute of limitations for adults.
Can I still get compensation if I was partly at fault for the accident?
Yes, Texas follows “comparative negligence” laws. This means that even if you were partly at fault for the accident, you can still claim compensation—but your award will be reduced in proportion to your degree of fault.
What other types of cases do we handle?
As well as car accident injury cases, Fowlks Law Firm can assist with:
Truck accident injury claims
If you were injured in a truck accident caused by a third party in San Antonio, Fowlks Law Firm will handle every aspect of the case—regardless of how complex it is—until you receive the maximum possible recovery.
DWI defense
If you are charged with DWI in San Antonio, Justin M. Fowlks has the criminal defense case skills and experience to robustly protect your rights, defend you, and potentially prevent life-altering consequences for your future.
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