Oak Hills Car Accident Lawyer
Strong advocacy for those injured when negligent drivers cause crashes
Drivers along Interstates 10, Loop 410, and all the local roads in Oak Hills risk an accident every day. Too many drivers drive while distracted, tired, or intoxicated. Many drivers speed and rush through red lights along Fredericksburg Road, Callaghan Road, and Babcock Road. Car accidents can happen while driving home or to work, visiting the many fine restaurants and stores in Oak Hills, or exploring River Walk in the heart of San Antonio, Texas.
At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we have decades of experience representing drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and bicycle riders when motorists drive irresponsibly. We also represent families when a car accident in Oak Hills is fatal.
Our record of recoveries in car accident cases includes:
- $5 million, in a products liability case, on behalf of a 16-year-old injured due to a defective fuel system that caused severe burns and amputation.
- $4.5 million when a defective car seat caused our client to become quadriplegic.
- $1.175 million for a car accident victim who required back surgery.
While past results can’t guarantee future outcomes, we believe our record shows our dedication to each client. Call us now if you’ve been in a car accident in or near Oak Hills, Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How dangerous are car accidents?
- What types of Oak Hills car accidents do you handle?
- Why do car accidents happen in Oak Hills?
- What types of personal injuries do car accidents cause?
- What steps should I take after any car accident in Oak Hills?
- Who do you hold accountable for car accidents in Oak Hills?
- How much is my car accident claim worth in Texas?
- How much time do I have to file my car accident claim?
- Why do people trust Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney to handle their car accident claim?
- Do you have an Oak Hills car accident lawyer near me?
How dangerous are car accidents?
We handle all types of car accidents, including accidents that cause deaths, catastrophic injuries, and serious injuries. The Texas Department of Transportation reported that in 2024:
- There were 4,150 traffic accident fatalities.
- Nearly one in four traffic accident fatalities occurred at intersections.
- Nearly one in four traffic accident fatalities involved an intoxicated driver.
- Traffic accidents took the lives of 768 pedestrians.
- Over 18,200 people suffered serious injuries.
What types of Oak Hills car accidents do you handle?
Our Oak Hills car accident attorney has the experience and working relationships to handle all types of car accidents, including:
- Head-on accidents. These accidents often happen because one driver is going the wrong way because they’re drunk, distracted, or confused. Head-on crashes often cause deaths and very serious injuries.
- Rear-end accidents. These accidents, even at low speeds, can cause a lot of pain and suffering. The driver in the rear is usually responsible.
- Broadside collisions. These car accidents, which often occur at intersections, involve the front of one car striking the side of a second car.
- Hit-and-run accidents. Many drivers fail to stop, provide assistance, and provide their contact information – because they don’t have insurance, and for other reasons. We work with the police to locate the driver. If we cannot find the driver, our Oak Hills car accident lawyers can often use your uninsured/underinsured (UM/UIM) policy to obtain compensation.
Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney handles accidents involving just one driver, multiple-vehicle accidents (3 or more vehicles), intersection accidents, and all other kinds of car accidents.
Why do car accidents happen in Oak Hills?
Almost all car accidents are preventable. Our Oak Hills car accident lawyers understand how to show the cause of your accident and who should be held liable. Some of the many causes of car accidents in Texas include:
- Speeding, failing to yield, and other traffic violations
- Distracted driving, such as texting or using a mobile phone
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Driver fatigue
- Failing to use caution during bad weather or heavy traffic conditions
- Tailgating
- Many other causes
Many car accidents are due to defective car parts. These parts include brakes, fuel lines, windshield wipers, seat belts, and airbags.
What types of personal injuries do car accidents cause?
Car accidents may cause catastrophic (life-changing) injuries, permanent injuries, chronic pain, and injuries that heal with proper treatment. Our Oak Hills personal injury lawyer works with your doctors and our own network of doctors (when necessary) to verify your injuries, determine what treatments you will need, and understand all the ways your injuries will make your life difficult.
We handle the following types of injuries, among others:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Spinal cord damage, including paralysis and herniated discs
- Traumatic amputation/loss of limb
- Burn injuries, including third-degree burns
- Broken bones/fractures
- Kidney, lung, and other types of organ damage
- Neck, back, and shoulder pain
- Nerve damage
- Soft tissue injuries
- Loss of sight or hearing
- Scars and disfigurement
- Psychological injuries
- Death
What steps should I take after any car accident in Oak Hills?
You should call the police, seek emergency help, obtain medical care, and contact our Oak Hills car accident lawyer.
How the police help
The police should:
- Stop traffic and arrange to move any damaged vehicles so you’re protected and traffic can proceed.
- Arrange for emergency medical transport to the Oak Hills Medical Building or another healthcare facility.
- Obtain the contact information, insurance information, car information, and driver’s license information of the drivers.
- Conduct an initial review of the accident.
- Issue citations for any traffic violations.
- Prepare a police report.
How emergency medical providers can help
Emergency medical providers, such as ambulances and emergency medical technicians, should provide medical help and transportation. The ER team should review your injuries, make a diagnosis, and admit you to the hospital if necessary.
How you can help
If you or someone with you can take pictures/video of your injuries, the damage to your car (and the other cars), and the site of the accident, those things can help your case. We recommend that you notify your own insurance carrier. You should not discuss your case with the insurance companies for the defendants. We can speak to their companies for you.
How our car accident lawyer helps
Our Oak Hills car accident lawyer is here to answer your questions, explain your rights, hire investigators to examine the accident site (and also speak with witnesses and examine the damage to the cars in the accident), and review your medical care.
We’re also prepared to file formal claims with the insurance company for the driver and any other responsible parties.
After these initial steps, we can investigate what happened, question everyone involved, show who is responsible, and assess all your damages. We work to negotiate strong settlements. If there is no settlement, we argue your case before a local judge and jury. We’ve helped many car accident victims like you obtain strong recoveries.
Who do you hold accountable for car accidents in Oak Hills?
We file personal injury and wrongful death claims against everyone responsible. The defendants may include:
- Drivers
- A driver’s employer
- An owner of a car, if the driver and owner are not the same person
- Manufacturers of defective auto parts
- Sellers of alcohol to a person who is visibly intoxicated or a minor, who causes a car accident due to their intoxication
- The Texas Department of Transportation and other governmental agencies (Note that if a governmental unit may be liable, you must give written notice within 6 months (or a shorter charter period) describing the time/place and circumstances).
We contest any efforts by insurance companies and defense lawyers to assert that you were partially responsible.
How much is my car accident claim worth in Texas?
At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we demand that the people responsible for your injuries pay for all your damages so far and all your future damages. These damages include:
- All your medical bills of every type by every provider
- Your lost income, including wages, salary, business income, and long-term disability compensation
- Your physical pain and emotional suffering, including every moment you cry, itch, hurt, feel anxious, or have another type of trauma
- The damage to your car
- Any loss of bodily function
- Any scarring or disfigurement
- The inability to enjoy life’s pleasures
- Spousal consortium (loss of the comfort and intimacy of each spouse)
We also seek wrongful death damages for families if a car accident in Oak Hills is fatal. These damages include:
- The funeral and burial costs
- The loss of the financial support your loved one would have provided
- The loss of the personal support your loved one would have provided
- Mental anguish and loss of companionship and society
- Any outstanding medical bills (pre-death medical expenses are generally recoverable in a survival claim by the decedent’s estate, while beneficiaries pursue wrongful-death damages)
We may seek exemplary damages when the evidence shows fraud, malice, or gross negligence, subject to Texas statutory caps.
How much time do I have to file my car accident claim?
Car accident victims in Texas must file personal injury claims or wrongful death claims within two years of the date of the accident, unless a shorter time limit applies. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can answer your questions, notify the insurance companies, review your medical care, and investigate what happened.
Why do people trust Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney to handle their car accident claim?
We’re proud to have earned the trust of our clients and the respect of insurance companies and the legal community – for our compassion for our clients, our strong advocacy skills, and our record of success. Attorney Pat Maloney is board-certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He’s been recognized by Super Lawyers and the National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 for his achievements in personal injury litigation.
Do you have an Oak Hills car accident lawyer near me?
Yes. We meet car accident victims and families at our office located at 239 E Commerce St. in San Antonio. We also speak with clients by phone and through online video, too. If your health prevents you from traveling, we can make alternate arrangements to see you.
We’re available to answer all your questions and guide you through the claims process.
Get help from our Oak Hills car accident lawyer today
Car accidents are traumatic. You hurt. You may be out of work. Everything is now a challenge. At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we’re here to help from day one. Many car accident cases do settle, but we’re always ready to try your case before a jury. Call us or use our contact form today to schedule your free consultation. We handle car accident claims on a contingency fee basis.