Questions and answers about injury claims in San Antonio

Generally two years from the day the claim accrues, usually the day of the injury (Civil Practice and Remedies Code section 16.003). For a death, two years from the date of death.

Yes. The time a person is under 18 is not counted (section 16.001), so a child’s two years usually begin at 18. Government notice deadlines can still apply, so do not wait.

The City of San Antonio requires written notice within 90 days under its charter, and other government units within six months. VIA, CPS Energy and SAWS take their own claims. Damages against government units are capped.

Yes, unless your share is greater than 50 percent. Your damages are reduced by your percentage (Chapter 33).

$30,000 per person and $60,000 per collision for injuries, and $25,000 for property damage (Transportation Code section 601.072).

Reasonable medical expenses, lost income and, for someone not earning, essential household services, for expenses incurred within three years of the accident, whoever was at fault. It is part of every Texas policy unless rejected in writing.

Your own uninsured motorist coverage may pay, unless it was rejected in writing, and your PIP pays medical bills and lost income regardless of fault.

Buy the CR-3 through TxDOT’s Crash Report Online Purchase System once the officer has filed it, which must happen within 10 days. A regular copy is $6 and a certified copy $8.

No. Report the crash to your own insurer, as your policy requires, but you do not have to give the other driver’s insurer a statement.

Medical expenses actually paid or owed, future care, lost earnings and earning capacity, and noneconomic damages such as pain, mental anguish, physical impairment and disfigurement. Exemplary damages require proof of gross negligence, malice or fraud.

Nobody can tell you honestly on the first call. It depends on the injury, the treatment, the effect on your life, fault and the insurance available. We tell you early what helps and what hurts your claim.

The consultation is free. You pay no attorney’s fee unless we recover money for you, and if there is no recovery you do not repay the case costs we advance. The fee terms are in a written agreement, which Texas law requires for a contingent fee.

It depends on your injury and on whether a lawsuit is needed. If a suit is filed, the state time standard for civil jury cases is 18 months from the appearance date.

Most injury claims are resolved without a trial, by negotiation or at mediation. Bexar County’s district courts require mediation at least 45 days before trial.

Written solicitation about an injury claim before the 31st day after the accident is a crime in Texas (Penal Code section 38.12), and a contract obtained through barratry can be voided by the client.

Yes. We represent people from New Braunfels, Schertz, Converse, Universal City, Live Oak, Leon Valley, Helotes, Boerne, Seguin and across Texas.

No. Personal Injury Lawyers SATX is a website of LAWBOSS – Uvalle Law Firm, PLLC. Calls and forms go to the firm, and your claim is handled by the firm’s own attorneys.