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San Antonio Car Accident Lawyer
Hold Reckless Drivers Accountable
Many San Antonio residents have been involved in motor vehicle accidents. While no one wants this to happen, sometimes it is unavoidable. Parra Law Firm, PLLC, provides comprehensive legal representation for victims of ongoing pain and suffering associated with car accidents, truck accidents and motorcycle accidents.
If you have been injured in a car accident in San Antonio, make sure that your rights are protected. Due to the complexity of these cases, we strongly encourage immediate action following any type of serious injury accident. Do not wait even a day before contacting our experienced San Antonio attorneys. Call us at (210) 332-5454 today.
The Long-Term Effects of Catastrophic Auto Accident Injuries
It can take time for the full extent of your injuries to become clear. Injuries to your head and back can lead to a wide range of permanent, life-altering disabilities, such as:
- Cognitive, concentration and memory problems from a traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Paralysis, including paraplegia and quadriplegia
- Chronic and severe head, neck or back pain
- Mood swings
- Extreme sensitivity to light
Such disabling conditions could make it impossible for you to work or care for your children anymore. The person, business or other party that caused your accident should be the one to make up for your lost wages, medical bills and other costs, not you and your family.
What Types of Damages Can I Get Compensation for?
For people in Texas with serious injuries from a car wreck that was not their fault, there are three types of damages: economic damages, noneconomic damages and exemplary damages.
Economic damages include every expense or financial loss directly connected to the accident, such as:
- Replacement wages for people unable to return to work. This includes the wages you have already lost and those you expect to lose in the future.
- The cost of surgery, your hospital stay, rehabilitation and follow-up doctor appointments.
- Repair bills for your car, or the cost of replacing it.
Noneconomic damages are no less real, but they are more personal and more challenging to turn into financial compensation. These include:
- The pain and suffering you have endured since the accident.
- Your reduced enjoyment of life due to physical, neurological or emotional disabilities.
- Your spouse’s loss of consortium, which refers to your reduced ability to provide affection, companionship, sexual relations and other things you provided them before the accident.
Finally, in cases of extreme negligence or deliberate misconduct by the defendant, you might receive exemplary damages. Also known as punitive damages, this is intended to punish the defendant and deter them from doing it again. Judges and juries rarely award exemplary damages, and Texas law caps exemplary damage awards at $200,000 or twice the compensatory damages award up to $750,000, whichever is greater.
If you were injured in a collision with a commercial truck, the truck driver’s employer could be partly liable for your injuries. We will help you identify who is to blame for your accident and pursue compensation from all possible channels.
Have You Been Injured Due To Another’s Negligence?
If you’ve been injured in a car, truck or motorcycle accident that was the result of another’s negligence, let us help you receive the compensation you deserve. This will help you cover potential medical bill costs and/or potential loss of income due to an inability to perform your job duties. We want to ensure that you receive experienced representation from our team.
What You Can Do After an Accident
These cases can be extremely complex due to a wide variety of factors – like insurance coverages (or lack thereof) and state laws regarding damages for specific injuries. To help you earn the outcome you deserve, follow these five steps after an accident:
- Ensure that you’re okay and that anyone with you is okay. Check on any other drivers involved in the wreck as well and see if they need anything before doing something about your car situation.
- If you notice any emergency, please contact 911 emergency services immediately.
- If there is no direct emergency after the accident, contact the local police department to report the accident. Make sure to gather the officer’s full name and division, as this information may be important for documentation purposes.
- Get the other driver’s contact information.
- Contact your insurance company. They may ask for a recorded statement about the accident, but you are not required to provide this right away. You can consult with Parra Law Firm, PLLC, to guide you on the next steps.
Every type of accident has its own unique challenges and consequences. We can help you fight for a settlement that accurately reflects the needs of your unique case.
Getting the Answers You Need
We understand that the days and weeks after a car accident can be very confusing, and we are here to keep things simple for you. In addition to representing you through your claim, we can also answer your questions, including:
Am I Eligible for a Settlement for My Car Crash?
You may be eligible for a settlement if you were injured in a car crash due to another party’s negligence. In order to pursue a settlement, you need to prove that the other driver was liable for your accident and the harm it caused, as well as the injuries and other damages resulting from it. We can help you collect evidence of this, including police reports, witness statements and medical records.
Why Do Insurance Companies Deny a Claim?
Insurance companies may deny claims for several reasons, including insufficient evidence, policy exclusions or disputes over liability. They may try to establish that your injuries are not as extreme as you claimed and were actually from a previous incident. In other cases, failing to report the accident to them in a timely manner or neglecting medical direction can be another reason insurance companies use to try to avoid paying you.
Do I Have Enough Insurance?
Having adequate insurance coverage is essential to protect yourself financially in the event of an accident. Minimum liability coverage is not always enough to cover the total cost of a severe accident, which is why it can help to have uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, personal injury protection (PIP) and collision coverage to ensure you are adequately protected.
What if the Driver Is Uninsured or Underinsured?
If the at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured, you may still be able to recover compensation through your own insurance policy. Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is meant to provide the resources you need to pay for medical bills, lost income and other related costs from an accident. Without this coverage, you may need to file a claim directly against the liable driver.
How Do I Know if a Settlement Is Fair?
Determining if a settlement is fair involves evaluating all aspects of your case, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future care needs. With our help, we can review the total costs of your accident and compare them to the settlement offer you currently have. If we believe that it is less than you deserve, we can help you pursue the full and fair compensation you need.
Begin Building Your Injury Claim Today
The sooner you reach out to our San Antonio office, the sooner you can resolve your claim. Contact our team for your free initial consultation by calling (210) 332-5454 or emailing us here today.