How is Fault Determined?

In a motor vehicle accident claim, liability refers to someone’s legal responsibility for the car accident. The liable party will be the one that has to pay for everyone else’s medical expenses and property repairs. The other driver could be liable if he or she acted negligently, with intent to harm or recklessness.

San Antonio Car Accident Attorney

If you have recently been injured in a car crash, talking to a San Antonio car accident attorney should be high on your list of priorities. At the Law Offices of Maloney & Campolo, we work with clients who have suffered auto accident injuries caused by the negligent actions of another party. We understand your fears and your concerns, and we are here to help.

Why Choose Our San Antonio Auto Accident Lawyer?

We have the knowledge, experience, and skill needed to take on insurance companies and other opponents.
Our clients pay nothing out-of-pocket. You do not pay unless we recover your damages.
We believe our clients always come first. This means you focus on recovering. We will handle the rest.
We offer free case consultations for car accident victims throughout Texas.

If you or someone you love has been involved in a car collision, contact our lawyers at (210) 922-2200 for a free initial consultation!

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How the Law Offices of Maloney & Campolo Can Help You

When you retain our legal team, we do all of the legwork so you can focus on spending time with your family and recovering from your injuries. From filing insurance paperwork, gathering evidence and insurance information, interview witnesses, negotiating with claims adjustors to obtaining medical records and looking out for your best interests, you can leave all the labor and details to our San Antonio personal injury attorneys. Our firm knows the ins and outs of Texas car accident law, and we can help you navigate the legal process and obtain compensation.

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Paul Campolo is a highly regarded San Antonio car accident lawyer, known for his unwavering commitment to his clients. With 40 years of experience, he has recovered millions of dollars in settlements and jury verdicts for accident victims.

Topics

What to Do After a Car Accident
Recovering Compensation
Determining Liability
Common Causes of Car Crashes
Common Injuries
Dealing With Insurance Companies
Legal Costs
Time Limit To File a Claim
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What to Do After a Car Accident

In our years of experience handling San Antonio auto accident claims, we have come to recognize the importance of victims taking the correct steps from the very beginning. Common mistakes in these cases too often interfere with victims’ abilities to bring claims against negligent and at-fault parties and recover compensation for their losses. Do all you can – with help from a car accident attorney – to avoid common errors and strengthen your case.

Protect yourself. Safeguard your physical health by going to a hospital immediately after a crash. Seeking medical attention immediately can be life-saving in certain situation. Protect your legal rights by swapping information with the other driver and calling the police from the scene of the crash.
Report the car crash. You lawfully must report a car accident to the police if anyone has any injuries, if someone died or if the crash caused more than $1,000 in property damages. Tell your version of events to the police when they arrive, but do not admit fault. This information will likely be turned into an accident report, or police report, that may help you in the court of law.
Call an auto accident attorney. Hiring a car crash injury lawyer can come with many advantages of having someone on your side. Your lawyer can walk you through the steps of filing an injury claim, such as doing so within two years of your car wreck.

Try to stay calm and remember help is available after a crash. Unlike the other driver, an insurance company or even the police, a lawyer will be on your side. A San Antonio car accident lawyer from the Law Offices of Maloney & Campolo can assist you with the claims process in Bexar County. Our law firm can help you understand exactly what to do after your accident, call us to schedule a free case review and obtain more information about the claims process.

How Much is My Case Worth?

One of our main goals, when we accept new personal injury cases, is to give clients their lives back. While we know we cannot reverse serious injuries, we can help injury victims fight for the settlement they need to regain some quality of life. Accident victims can recover damages to cover for:

The price to repair or replace your vehicle
Surgeries, medications, and other medical expenses and medical bills
Missed income from time off work
Legal fees and court costs
Current emotional, mental or psychological trauma
Future foreseeable pain and suffering
Loss of consortium after a loved one’s death

A judge may also grant an additional recovery award, called punitive damages, in cases involving another party’s gross negligence, wanton disregard for the safety of others or intentional maliciousness. The full value of your claim will depend on many factors, including the seriousness of your injuries and the skill of your negotiator. Hire an experienced San Antonio car accident attorney from our law firm to improve your odds of securing the maximum settlement amount.

Who Can Be Held Responsible for My Car Crash?

Texas is a fault state, meaning the driver at fault for causing the car wreck will generally be liable for damages. Determining fault in these types of cases is not always easy. If the other driver is denying fault, a lawyer from our firm may have to step in to help you get to the bottom of your case. Not all motor vehicle crashes point to another driver’s fault. Two or more parties could share fault for your accident, or one party could owe both you and the other driver financial compensation. Even if you were in a single-vehicle crash, a party such as a roadway maintenance crew or a vehicle manufacturer could be liable. Work with our personal injury attorneys to identify all the parties that may have contributed to your recent motor vehicle accident.

Common Causes of Car Accidents

Our law firm has helped victims of all types of accidents fight for fair financial recovery throughout Texas. Over the years, we have developed a clear understanding of who and what causes most serious collisions in San Antonio, TX. We can work with investigators to identify the cause of your recent car accident before naming the appropriate defendant(s). One or more parties may owe you compensation for your damages depending on the cause of your crash.

Driver error. Distracted driving, dangerous and negligent drivers cause most crashes in the U.S. Thousands of fatal accidents stem from drunk driving, speeding, road rage, texting and driving, drunk driving, and broken traffic laws.
Company error. Some car collisions are caused by a company’s mistake, such as training its drivers poorly, pressuring them to meet deadlines by speeding or failing to maintain its vehicles. A trucking, delivery, bus, taxi or another company could be liable, as well as vicariously liable for accidents negligent drivers cause.
Dangerous roads. The City of San Antonio has a duty to properly maintain its roads. That means repairing potholes, downed power lines, broken traffic lights, fallen trees, uneven shoulders and other hazards that could contribute to car wrecks. If a roadway defect caused your car or motorcycle accident, you could have a case against the city or private owner if it knew of the defect and reasonably should have repaired it before your wreck.
Vehicle malfunctions. Bad brakes, tire blowouts, defective starters, faulty seat belts and airbags, electrical malfunctions, and autonomous vehicle problems can all cause serious accidents and occupant injuries.

When you use the San Antonio car accident attorneys from the Law Offices of Maloney & Campolo, an investigator can help determine the cause of your car wreck by returning to the scene of the crash, acquiring the accident report, analyzing vehicle damages, interviewing witnesses, reviewing police reports, looking at photographs or video footage, and working with crash reconstructionists.

Common Car Accident Injuries

A serious injury after a car accident could put you out of work for days, weeks or longer. You could suffer catastrophic injuries or permanent disabilities that affect you for life. Common injuries crash victims may suffer include:

Whiplash and neck injuries
Scrapes, cuts, and deeper lacerations
Severe burns
Permanent scarring or disfigurement
Traumatic amputations
Head and traumatic brain injuries
Back and spinal cord injuries
Broken bones, broken ribs and lung injuries
Internal bleeding
Psychological distress, pain and suffering
Wrongful death

If you suffered a spinal cord injury, contact our San Antonio spinal cord injury lawyer for help with your claim. These injuries can incur high medical bill and other expenses. At our law firm, we are passionate about seeking justice for victims with life-changing injuries after preventable auto accidents. Car accidents involving pedestrians can be particularly damaging, oftentimes resulting in fatalities. We can use proven legal strategies and aggressive settlement negotiation tactics to argue for what we believe is a fair settlement for your injuries or a loved one’s death.

No matter what types of injuries you suffered in a car accident, contact us for counsel. Our experienced car accident attorneys in San Antonio may be able to help you recover.

Should I Speak With the Insurance Adjusters After an Accident?

Texas is a fault insurance state, meaning the insurance provider of the party at fault for your wreck will be liable for your damages. You do not, however, have to speak to an insurance company if you do not want to. You have the option of hiring car accident lawyers to take over communications for you instead.

The insurance adjuster assigned to your case will not be on your side. His or her main objective will be to save the insurance company money by minimizing your payout. The claims adjuster may call you as soon as the day of the accident, before you know what really happened, to ask about the crash and request a recorded statement. After a Texas car accident, avoid giving a recorded statement to a claims adjuster, as he or she may use it against you later. Contact an experienced car accident lawyer first if you are nervous about saying the wrong thing to an adjuster. Our San Antonio car accident lawyers will not let you hurt your odds of securing fair compensation by making mistakes such as letting an adjuster record a statement or admitting fault for the collision. Contact us online or call (210) 922-2200 for advice on how to proceed with an insurance claim.

How Much Do Car Accident Lawyers Charge?

The Law Offices of Maloney & Campolo recognize the economic hardship many car accident victims go through. Our car accident attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, this means that clients don’t have to pay anything upfront and our service fee is deducted from the final verdict or settlement amount. Our law firm typically charges one-third, or 33%, of the compensation amount. However, our fees may change according to the specifics of your case. You don’t owe us any legal fees unless we secure compensation for your case. Call us to discuss your case and for more information about our fees.

Statute of Limitations for a Car Accident Lawsuit in Texas

The statute of limitations on personal injury and property damage claims is two years from the date of the accident (Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code section 16.003). If you do not discover your injuries until after the date of the collision, the clock will not start ticking until the date of injury discovery. If you lost a loved one due to crash-related injuries, your deadline will not start until the date of death. Missing your statute of limitations will mean losing the option to bring your case to court, with rare exceptions. Call a car accident lawyer in San Antonio, TX as soon as possible after a crash to avoid missing your deadline and recover for your losses.

Our Lawyers Have Recovered Over $150 Million in Verdicts

If you or someone in your family has been injured, get in touch with our car accident attorneys. A trial lawyer from the Law Offices of Maloney & Campolo is here to help you and to provide the attentive care you deserve at this time. We invite you to fill out a contact form and schedule a free consultation with us, our law firm works on a contingency fee basis, you don’t pay unless we win. Simply call our office at (210) 922-2200. Or contact us online to schedule a consultation, we represent car accident cases throughout Bexar County and Texas.