Construction zone
I-10 & Loop 1604
A speeding 18-wheeler hit a pickup in the active construction zone here, killing the driver. The firm was called before the scene was cleared.
San Antonio Car Accident & Injury Lawyers
Reviewed by Josh Alexander, Founder & Managing Attorney · Updated June 2026
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What to do right after a crash in San Antonio.
- Get to safety, check everyone for injuries, and call 911.
- Get medical care, even if you feel okay; some injuries hide for days.
- Photograph the scene, the vehicles, the plates, and the street.
- Get the other driver’s name, license, insurance, and plate, plus any witnesses’ names.
- Do not admit fault or say “I’m fine” at the scene.
- Do not give a recorded statement to their insurer before you talk to a lawyer.
Already past the scene? It is not too late. Talk to us free.
What to know before you settle your claim.
Not sure where your claim stands? Get a free case review; no fee unless we win.
How long you have to file
In Texas you usually have two years from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit; the statute of limitations (Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 16.003). A government vehicle, like a VIA bus, or an injured child can change that, so call early and we will tell you exactly where your window stands.
If you were partly at fault
Texas uses proportionate responsibility (Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 33.001). You can still recover as long as you are 50% or less at fault; your award is reduced by your share of the blame. Insurers love to pin extra fault on you, so do not accept their version. We push back with the evidence.
If the other driver had no insurance
Plenty of San Antonio drivers carry no coverage, or far too little. The uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) part of your own policy can pay your bills and losses; but your own insurer still assigns an adjuster trying to keep that payout low, which is why having us matters just as much.
What actually proves your claim
Strong claims are built on evidence: the crash report, photos, your medical records, witness statements, and traffic-camera or dashcam video. In serious wrecks, a vehicle’s black box shows speed and braking. We move fast, because this evidence disappears.
How long a case takes
Some claims settle in a few months. Cases with serious injuries, disputed fault, or a lawsuit can take a year or more. We will not trade a fast check for a fair one; we keep you updated and move as quickly as the facts allow.
What causes most San Antonio car accidents.
Distracted driving
Drivers looking at a phone instead of the road. It is the cause we see most.
Drunk or drugged driving
Impaired drivers who never should have been behind the wheel.
Speeding
More speed means less time to react and far worse injuries.
Running lights and signs
T-bone crashes at intersections, often at full speed.
Drowsy driving
Tired drivers, including truckers, who drift or nod off.
Unsafe lane changes
Drivers who do not check a blind spot before they merge.
Tailgating
Following too closely, which causes rear-end crashes in traffic.
Wet roads and weather
Rain on I-10 or Loop 410 that drivers do not slow down for.
No matter the cause, the burden is on us to prove it. Tell us what happened.
Where crashes happen in San Antonio.
Wrong-way DWI
US-281 & Loop 1604
A wrong-way drunk driver struck a 23-year-old nursing student head-on at Babcock Road. A Bexar County jury returned an $81 million verdict in 2024.
$45.3M verdict
I-35 & Loop 410 (North)
A corporate driver rear-ended a stopped vehicle on I-35. Three weeks of trial and a gross negligence finding produced a $45.3 million Bexar County verdict in 2017.
Commercial truck
The Downtown Interchange
The I-35/I-10/US-90 mixing bowl has produced rollovers and fatal commercial vehicle crashes documented by KSAT and in Bexar County court records.
Transit broadside
Loop 410
A VIA Transit bus struck a vehicle exiting Loop 410, causing disc herniations and nerve damage requiring surgery. The case settled for $175,000 in 2024.
Wrong-way fatal
I-37 & US-281 South
A wrong-way F-150 struck a Mustang head-on near Southton Road in July 2024, killing three people and starting a fire. One survivor was left with serious injuries.
| Location | Crash type | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| I-10 & Loop 1604 | 18-wheeler, construction zone | Driver killed |
| US-281 & Loop 1604 | Wrong-way DWI, head-on | $81M verdict, 2024 |
| I-35 & Loop 410 (North) | Rear-end, gross negligence | $45.3M verdict, 2017 |
| Downtown Interchange (I-35/I-10/US-90) | Rollovers, commercial vehicle | Documented, KSAT & court records |
| Loop 410 | VIA Transit bus, broadside | $175,000 settlement, 2024 |
| I-37 & US-281 South | Wrong-way, head-on | 3 killed, July 2024 |
Common crash corridors, not a complete list; the road and facts of your specific case are what matter.
The injuries we see most after a San Antonio crash.
The worst wrecks are taken to University Hospital or Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), Bexar County’s Level I trauma centers.
Whiplash and soft-tissue
The neck and back strains a sudden impact causes. They sound minor but can mean months of pain, therapy, and missed work.
Broken bones
Arms, ribs, hips, and legs break easily in a wreck. Some need surgery, hardware, and a long road back.
Back and spinal cord injuries
A damaged disc or spinal cord can mean chronic pain, lost movement, or paralysis; among the most costly injuries to live with.
Traumatic brain injury
A blow or jolt can injure your brain even without a visible wound. Headaches, memory gaps, and mood changes are signs to take seriously.
Internal injuries
Bleeding or organ damage is not always visible at the scene. That is why we urge you to get checked, even when you feel fine.
Emotional and mental harm
Anxiety, sleepless nights, and fear of driving are real injuries too, and Texas law lets you recover for them.
Hurt in a crash? Tell us what happened and we will tell you where you stand.
What shapes the value of your claim?
How serious is the injury?Moderate
Broken bones or an injury that needs treatment and time off to heal.
Anything else apply? (optional)
A claim like this usually includes
A moderate-injury claim
- Medical bills already incurred
- Lost income and wages
- Ongoing and future medical care
- Pain and suffering
- Reduced earning capacity
- Long-term or permanent impact
- Multiple insurance policies in play
There is more in play here than a first offer usually reflects. We make sure every category is accounted for.
This is general information, not a case evaluation, a promise, or a prediction of any result. The value of a claim depends on its specific facts and the available insurance coverage.
Get my claim reviewed; freeWhat full value can look like.
$15M
18-Wheeler, Wrongful DeathRecovered for a family after a fatal collision with a commercial truck.
$1.2M
Workplace InjuryRecovered for a worker hurt on the job through another party’s negligence.
Results are examples from real past cases. Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome; the amount recovered depends on the specific facts and the available insurance coverage.
What a personal injury attorney actually does.
Any lawyer can file paperwork. A personal injury attorney does something different; they spend their whole practice building the medical, financial, and liability evidence it takes to value an injury and prove who caused it; not the skill set a lawyer handling contracts or estate plans ever builds.
Your attorney leads every stage of the claim settlement process, from the first demand letter to the final negotiation, so you never face the insurance company alone.
Adjusters count on people who take a low offer instead of going to court; that tactic loses its power against a firm ready to try the case. Ours are trial lawyers, ready to put your case before a Bexar County jury, and the offer usually reflects it.
And starting costs nothing. We work on contingency; if we do not win, we do not get paid, so your goal and ours are the same.
Start your free case review; no fee unless we win.
The steps of a car accident lawsuit, explained.
We prepare every case for trial, even the ones that settle. Talk to a San Antonio injury lawyer; no fee unless we win.
We file your lawsuit
We file your case in the right Texas court, usually a Bexar County civil district court at the Bexar County Courthouse, 100 Dolorosa St, naming the at-fault driver and any other responsible party.
The other side answers
The driver and their insurer file a response. Expect them to deny fault; that is normal, and we are ready for it.
Discovery
Both sides exchange evidence. Discovery is the formal step where we trade documents, written questions, and records to lock in the facts.
Depositions
Witnesses and the parties answer questions under oath, on the record. A deposition is sworn testimony taken before trial.
Mediation
A neutral mediator helps both sides try to settle. Mediation is a guided negotiation, and many cases resolve right here.
Trial
If there is still no fair offer, a jury hears the evidence and decides who is at fault and what your losses are worth.
From the crash to the check; one road at a time.
People we have stood beside.
The team was professional, knowledgeable, and always responsive. They made the legal process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend.
Very good experience. He was knowledgeable and responsive to every question I had about my situation. I would strongly recommend them.
Excelente servicio al cliente, son muy atentos con sus clientes. La comunicacion es muy buena; te ayudan a cualquier hora.
Bilingual San Antonio car crash lawyers in your corner.
Josh Alexander
Founder & Managing Attorney
- U.S. Marine Corps veteran; Operation Iraqi Freedom
- J.D., St. Mary’s University School of Law, San Antonio
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum member
Has recovered millions for hundreds of injured clients across Texas.
Meet Josh
Matthew Graham
Managing Litigation Attorney
- 25+ years of civil litigation experience
- J.D., Texas A&M University School of Law
- Licensed in Texas, New Mexico & Colorado
Spent over a decade directing insurance defense for a 10-state region. Now he works for the injured.
Meet Matthew
Laura Rivas
Senior Associate Attorney
- San Antonio native; Texas Bar No. 24096510
- J.D. with Honors, St. Mary’s University School of Law
- Bilingual; se habla español
Nine-plus years in motor vehicle, 18-wheeler, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death claims.
Meet LauraI have worked on both sides of the desk. The most common thing I see is the insurer’s first offer; 99% of the time it is not the right amount. I know, because it was a tactic we used. Now I share that knowledge with you.
Thinking about a lawyer? Here is how to decide.
Do you even need a lawyer?
For a true fender bender with no injuries, maybe not, and we will tell you that on a free call. But “minor” crashes hide real injuries, and adjusters offer the least to people without a lawyer. If you were hurt or fault is disputed, talk to someone before you sign anything.
What our fee looks like
You pay nothing up front. We work on contingency, which means our fee is an agreed percentage of what we recover, put in writing before we start, and owed only if we win. No recovery, no attorney’s fee, and we front the costs of building your case.
How to choose the right one
Look for a firm that tries cases, not just settles them; that answers your calls; that has handled crashes like yours; and that explains your options in plain language. Ask who will actually work your file.
Questions to ask in your free consultation
- Who will handle my case day to day; you, or someone I have not met?
- Have you taken crashes like mine to trial, not just settled them?
- How is your fee structured, and what costs come out of my settlement?
- What do you think my case is worth, and what could change that?
- How, and how often, will you update me on my case?
- What should I avoid doing while my claim is open?
Bring these questions to us. Start with a free case review; no fee unless we win.
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What people get wrong after a San Antonio crash.
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Not true. Many serious injuries; concussions, soft-tissue damage, internal injuries; do not show up until hours or days later. You can still have a strong claim. The most important thing is to get checked by a doctor and let us document everything from there.
The adjuster works for the insurance company, not for you. Their first offer is almost always far below what your claim is worth. Studies and our own experience show represented clients typically recover significantly more, even after fees.
You pay nothing up front. We work on contingency, which means no fee unless we win, and we advance the costs of building your case. The consultation is always free, so there is no risk in finding out where you stand.
Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule. As long as you were 50% or less at fault, you can still recover; your award is reduced by your share of the blame. Insurers push fault onto you precisely because it lowers what they pay, which is why having a lawyer matters.
Most cases settle without ever going to trial. We prepare every case as if it will be tried, and that is exactly why insurers tend to offer more; they know we are willing and ready to take them to court if they will not be fair.
In Texas you generally have two years from the date of the crash to file, but waiting hurts your case long before that. Evidence disappears, cameras get overwritten, and witnesses forget. The sooner you call, the more we can preserve.
What to do next, step by step.
Decode your crash report
A free tool that translates the codes and fields on your Texas crash report into plain English.
Open the toolWhat to do after a crash
The step by step moves that protect your health and your claim in the first hours and days.
Read the guideDealing with insurance
How adjusters operate, what not to say, and how to handle the calls after a Texas crash.
Read the guideWhat a settlement looks like
A look at a real $50,000 Texas car accident settlement and what went into it.
See the breakdownAverage lawsuit value
What car accident cases are actually worth in Texas, and the factors that move the number.
See the dataFree injury symptom checker
A free tool to help you spot common car accident injury symptoms and know when to seek care.
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Disclaimer: The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Viewing this page or contacting J. Alexander Law Firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Case results described here are examples from past matters; prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future case, and the value of any claim depends on its specific facts and the insurance coverage available. Verdicts and settlements referenced may reflect amounts before the deduction of fees and costs. J. Alexander Law Firm is principally located in San Antonio, Texas, and attorneys at the firm are licensed in Texas and other listed states. This page may be considered attorney advertising.