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Accident lawyers in San Antonio, Texas

If you were hurt in an accident in San Antonio, Bexar County or elsewhere in Texas, this page explains in plain terms what usually happens and which deadlines are worth knowing. Perales Legal PLLC serves injured people even if they now live in Mexico.

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Responsible attorney: Francisco Perales, Texas Bar #24108992. Case costs may apply according to your service agreement.

Accidents in San Antonio and Bexar County

Perales Legal PLLC serves people hurt in accidents in San Antonio and Bexar County and elsewhere in Texas.

An accident can happen anywhere: on highways such as I-35, I-10, Loop 410 or US-281, on city streets, in a parking lot or on someone else's property. Some common types of accidents are:

  • Car and pickup crashes, in the city or on the highway
  • Commercial trucks, including tractor-trailers and 18-wheelers
  • Uber or Lyft accidents, as a passenger or as another driver
  • Pedestrians and cyclists who are struck or hit
  • Motorcycle accidents

What to do after an accident in Texas

After an accident, your health comes first, and every situation is different. These are general steps that often help protect your health and the information in your case; if you cannot do them right away, some can sometimes be done later, depending on the case.

  • Get medical care soon and follow your doctor's instructions.
  • If you can, take photos of the scene, the vehicles and your injuries.
  • Write down the name, phone, plate number and insurance of the others involved and of any witnesses.
  • Ask for the police report number; depending on where the crash happened, it may come from the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD), the Bexar County Sheriff's Office or the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and crash reports can generally be requested through TxDOT.
  • Keep medical records, receipts and any paperwork related to the accident.
  • Think before posting on social media or signing documents from an insurance company.

Hurt in an accident in Texas?

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Texas deadlines and rules worth knowing

Many Texas personal-injury claims generally have a two-year deadline from the date of the injury (Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code section 16.003). There are exceptions: for example, claims against the City of San Antonio, Bexar County, a public transit authority or another government body can require written notice within a matter of months, or less if a city charter or local ordinance sets it, and the deadline can change if the injured person is a minor. Every case is different.

Texas also has rules about shared fault. In general terms, if it is determined that you were partly at fault, your compensation can be reduced by that percentage, and you may recover nothing if your share is greater than half. That is why the facts need to be reviewed carefully.

After a car crash, the responsible driver's insurance is often reviewed, and so is your own policy, for example medical coverage (PIP or MedPay) and coverage for uninsured or underinsured drivers. What applies depends on the policy and on the case.

If you now live in Mexico

A person can be hurt in Texas while working, visiting family or traveling, and then return to Mexico. Often, an accident that happened in Texas is handled under Texas law, although this can depend on the facts and the parties involved, and living in another country generally does not pause the deadline to file a claim.

If a lawsuit is filed, it is often filed in the county where the accident happened, which for a crash in San Antonio is usually Bexar County; the exact rules depend on the case. Distance can complicate some steps, such as getting medical records, translating them if they were issued in Mexico, or arranging a medical appointment or a statement. If you received care in Mexico, keep those records and receipts. Much of the communication can happen by phone or WhatsApp, whichever is more practical for you. How workable each step is depends on the case.

How it starts: who answers first

When you call or write, a virtual assistant answers first: Diego by phone and Lola on WhatsApp. Neither of them is a lawyer.

To make the first conversation more useful, you can have the following at hand, although you do not need to have everything:

  • The date and place of the accident, such as the street, intersection or highway
  • A short description of what happened and of your injuries
  • The names of the insurance companies and the report number, if you have them
  • Photos, medical records and receipts, if you have them
  • A phone or WhatsApp number where you can be reached, and the language you prefer

FAQ

What people usually ask

How long do I have to file a claim after an accident in Texas?
Many Texas personal-injury claims generally have a two-year deadline from the date of the injury, under section 16.003 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. There are exceptions, such as written notice within a matter of months that may be required when the claim is against a government body, and every case is different. That is why it is wise to talk to a lawyer soon instead of waiting.
Can I make a claim for an accident in San Antonio if I now live in Mexico?
If the accident happened in Texas, the claim can often move forward even if you live in Mexico, and the deadline generally does not pause because you moved. Much of the communication can happen by phone or WhatsApp. How the case moves forward depends on the facts.
If I was partly at fault for the accident, can I still make a claim in Texas?
It depends on the case. In general terms, Texas reduces compensation by the percentage of responsibility assigned to you, and it can bar the claim if that percentage is greater than half. The facts are worth reviewing before you assume you have no options.
Do I have to give a recorded statement to the other person's insurance company?
In general, you are not required to give a recorded statement to the other party's insurer, although your own policy may require you to cooperate with your own insurer. The adjuster works for the insurance company, and what you say can be used later. If you have doubts, it is worth understanding your options before you speak.

General information, not legal advice. Deadlines depend on each case.

Cases we handle

Other cases we handle

Car crashesGeneral information on Texas car and pickup truck crashes: the CR-3 crash report, insurance adjusters, evidence and deadlines.Commercial trucksGeneral information on commercial truck and 18-wheeler accidents in Texas: safety rules, evidence, who may be responsible, and deadlines.…Uber and lyftUber or Lyft accident in Texas: how insurance can differ by trip stage, what to save, what changes for passengers and pedestrians, and gener…Pedestrians and cyclistsWhat to know after a pedestrian or cyclist accident in Texas: hit-and-run, insurance, evidence and deadlines.MotorcyclesHurt in a motorcycle accident in Texas? General information on what to document, what to keep, and deadlines.

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