San Antonio Auto Accident Lawyer
Even the most careful of drivers could end up injured in an accident because of someone else’s carelessness. In these cases, a victim’s best chance of recovering compensation for accident-related losses, like medical bills, lost wages, and vehicle repair costs may be to file a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurer. Our San Antonio auto accident lawyers can help you today.
- Aggressive Driving Accident
- Back Injury
- Bicycle Accident
- Broken Bones & Fractures
- Bus Accident
- Car Accident
- Car Accident Child Victim
- Car Crash
- Car Wreck
- Company Vehicle Accident
- Delivery Van Accident
- Distracted Driving Accident
- Drunk Driving Accident
- Failure to Stay in Lane
- Front-End Crash
- Hit & Run
- Limo Accident
- Motorcycle Accident
- Neck & Shoulder Injury
- Pedestrian Accident
- Rear-End Collision
- Road Construction Accident
- Roadway Departure Crash
- Rollover Accident
- Running a Stop Sign/Red Light
- Side-Impact Crash
- Speeding Accident
- Spine Injury
- Taxi Accident
- Truck Accident
- T-Bone Accident
- Uber & Lyft Accident
- Unsafe Turn & Lane Change
- UPS & FedEx Truck Accident
- Uninsured Driver Accident
- Wrong Way Accident
Demonstrating Liability
In Texas, drivers who cause accidents through their negligent or reckless behavior can be required to pay for the losses of other motorists that they injure. In these cases, the injured party will need to prove two things: liability and damages. The former requires proof that a defendant caused a particular accident. Evidence that can help prove fault in a personal injury case includes:
- Pictures from the scene of the accident, noting damage to the vehicles, skid marks, and where the cars came to rest after colliding;
- Video footage from dashboard, traffic, or security cameras, showing what happened on the date of the accident;
- Testimony from eyewitnesses who saw the accident occur;
- Police reports, which should note whether either driver committed any traffic violations, as well as any statements made by the parties;
- Testimony from experts, including accident reconstruction specialists; and
- Cell phone records, which can show whether one of the drivers was distracted at the time of the crash.
If a plaintiff can prove that another driver’s negligence led to an accident, then he or she could be entitled to damages from the at-fault party’s insurer.
Establishing Damages
The second part of a car accident case requires proving damages, or establishing how much the victim lost as a result of a crash. To help pin down a number, plaintiffs will need to provide a wide range of documentation, including:
- Medical bills and other records;
- Vehicle repair estimates, receipts, and invoices;
- Invoices from towing and rental services;
- Pay stubs showing how much an injured party lost in wages while rehabilitating;
- Tax records and other financial information to establish future loss of income as a result of disability; and
- Receipts from ongoing rehabilitation efforts, including physical therapy.
All of these amounts, when added together, will represent what the injured party is entitled to in damages. While personal injury awards are generally higher than settlements paid out by insurers, going to court also comes with more risk, as there is a chance that a plaintiff could go home with nothing.
Available for Evening and Weekend Appointments
If you were hurt in a car accident in Texas, you could benefit from the help of an experienced San Antonio auto accident lawyer, especially if the other driver’s insurer is refusing to accept responsibility for the crash. For help ensuring that your claim has the best possible chance of success and that your insurer is acting in good faith, consider reaching out to the Law Office of Israel Garcia today. You can set up a free consultation by calling our office at 210-529-9999 or by sending a message via our contact form.
