San Antonio Car Accident Attorneys

In 2020, there were 33,381 crashes reported in San Antonio, and over 10,000 of those led to injuries. San Antonio is the 24th largest city in the country with an average of about two vehicles per household. A car accident in San Antonio Tx happens everyday. The Texas Department of Transportation [TxDOT] reported 157 deaths in Bexar county this past year [2020] alone.

Though we don’t expect to be faced with a car collision on our way to get groceries, or while running errands within the city roads, 93 of the accidents in the same year took place in city streets resulting in 100 deaths, over 63% of the 2020’s total fatalities. This is an alarming number considering city streets have lower speed limits than interstates and highways.

These numbers do not take into account other factors that put us in further risk for a car accident in San Antonio Tx. For example, spikes in car accidents can be seen during undesirable weather conditions. We’ve experienced some of the wettest years in recent times. While this can be a good thing for agriculture, some of our roads lack maintenance and are not built for heavy rain; thus flooded roadways have become more and more common in recent years. Texan drivers may be unaccustomed to wet roads, making it easy for tires to skit and cars to spin out during rainy weather. TxDOT recorded a total of 474,549 accidents statewide in 2020, out of which 48,202 occurred during rainy weather.

Other factors contributing to higher numbers of car accident related injuries include:

• Distracted/inattentive driving
• Drinking/narcotics
• Speeding
• Road conditions/work zones

Last year there were close to 20,000 car accidents in Bexar county caused by a distracted driver. Over 5,000 of these crashes led to possible injuries. We can undoubtedly keep our eyes and focus on the road at all times, but unfortunately we cannot control what other drivers do. Despite our best efforts at staying safe, we can become victims of reckless drivers.

After remaining calm and following all insurance protocols, like taking photographs of the site, vehicles involved, and license and insurance policy of the other party, we still face the difficult process of proving what exactly happened. People often suffer head trauma, and emotional distress after a car accident, making it feel even more of a greater task to fight insurance companies. This is why many people seek out help from an attorney when it comes to proving they were responsible drivers and therefore entitled to property damage repairs as well as physical and even psychological amends.

It’s common to experience decision paralysis, or frustration when we are bombarded with so many options. If you or someone you know have been in a car accident, you may be wondering which San Antonio car accident attorneys to trust. You may feel overwhelmed by the task of finding legal help, or may not think it’s a necessary step. However, having an experienced Texas lawyer fighting on your side for the best possible compensation results in just that: the best possible chance at a successful case with the maximum damages awarded.

Oftentimes, we may feel fearful of the added expense hiring a lawyer might bring. Our attorneys, however, offer a free case review/initial consultation and operate on a contingency-fee basis. This means that you are able to initially discuss your legal options at no cost to you, and we do not collect a fee unless your case is won.

In the long run, the opportunity cost of seeking one our attorneys will not only balance out, but surpass the initial time investment. With over 200 years of combined experience in personal injury law, our Texas auto accident attorneys at Carabin Shaw are ready to facilitate this process so that you and your family can focus on recovering.

We know how stressful this time is for you, let us help. Call us day or night toll-free: 800-862-1260. We will talk to you anytime of day. No habla Inglés? ¡No hay problema! ¡Nosotros hablamos Español!