Leon Valley Car Accident Lawyer
Strong advocacy for car crash victims
Driving is the primary way people get around in Leon Valley. Whether it’s to get to work, run errands, visit friends, or enjoy the San Antonio region, getting in your car is how most residents travel. Whether you’re using Loop 410, Bandera Road, Grissom Road, or any other roads, there’s always the possibility that a careless driver will slam into your car. At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we have decades of experience representing accident victims and the resources to hold negligent drivers accountable for the injuries and deaths they cause.
Our record of verdicts and settlements in car accident cases includes the following:
- $5 million. We filed a products liability case for a 16-year-old client who suffered amputation and severe burns due to a defective fuel system.
- $4.5 million. In another product liability case, we obtained this amount for our client, who became a quadriplegic due to a defective car seat.
- $1.175 million. We helped our client secure this amount for our client, who required back surgery due to a car accident.
We represent injured drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and bicycle riders. In tragic cases, we also represent families when a loved one dies in a car crash. Whether you were injured during your work commute, on your way to shop at the Huebner Oaks Shopping Center, on the road to Raymond Rimkus Park, or anywhere in the Leon Valley region, we’re ready to help you now. Please note that past results can’t predict future outcomes, but they do highlight our dedication to getting clients fair compensation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How common are car accidents?
- What types of collisions do you handle in Leon Valley?
- What causes car accidents in Leon Valley?
- What types of injuries does your car accident lawyer handle?
- What should I do after a car accident?
- Who is responsible for my car accident?
- What is the value of my car accident?
- How much time do I have to file a car accident claim in Leon Valley?
- Why do car accident victims choose Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney to handle their claims?
- Do you have a Leon Valley car accident lawyer near me?
How common are car accidents?
Statistics compiled by the Texas Department of Transportation for 2024 show the following:
- 1 person was killed every 2 hours and 7 minutes.
- 1 person was injured every 2 minutes and 5 seconds.
- 1 reportable crash occurred every 57 seconds.
- There were more than 250,000 injuries due to car accidents.
There were 4,150 deaths due to car accidents. 768 of these fatalities were pedestrians, and 78 were bicycle riders. More than 1,000 of these deaths involved alcohol.
What types of collisions do you handle in Leon Valley?
Our Leon Valley car accident lawyer handles all types of accidents, from single-vehicle accidents to accidents involving many vehicles. Our personal injury representation includes the following types of car collisions:
- Head-on accidents. These accidents often cause deaths or catastrophic injuries due to the incredible force of the collision. Many head-on accidents are due to driver intoxication or driver distraction.
- Rear-end crashes. In most cases, the driver in the rear is responsible for your injuries, which may include whiplash, traumatic brain injuries, and broken bones.
- T-bone broadside collisions. These car accidents happen when the front of one car strikes the side of another car, often at intersections or when cars are entering traffic from a parking lot or a side street.
- Hit-and-run accidents. We work with the police to find drivers who hit a car or a person and run (drive away without stopping). If we cannot locate the hit-and-run driver, we can often use your uninsured/underinsured (UM/UIM) policy to obtain the compensation that you deserve, as long as there was actual physical contact with the fleeing vehicle.
- Rideshare accidents. We understand Texas rideshare insurance requirements and which insurance policies protect you if you suffer injuries from an Uber or a Lyft driver.
- Other types of car accidents.
What causes car accidents in Leon Valley?
Our Leon Valley car accident attorney works with the police, investigators, and other professionals (when necessary) to show the cause of your car accident and why the accident was preventable. Common causes include:
- Drunk driving or driving under the influence of drugs.
- Driver distraction, including texting, cellphone use, eating, drinking, and looking at a GPS.
- Speeding, reckless driving, and other Texas traffic violations.
- Driver fatigue.
- Driving too fast for traffic or weather conditions.
- Improper passing.
- Improper merging.
- Driving too closely.
- Defective car parts, such as brakes, windshield wipers, airbags, and seatbelts.
What types of injuries does your car accident lawyer handle?
At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we handle cases involving all types of catastrophic, permanent, serious, and chronic injuries. Whether you were treated at Methodist Hospital, Methodist Heart Hospital, or any other local medical facilities, we can help you if a car accident causes any of the following types of injuries, among others:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and other types of head trauma
- Spinal cord injuries, including paralysis and herniated discs
- Traumatic amputation/loss of limb
- Severe burn injuries
- Fractures/broken bones
- Internal bleeding and organ damage
- Neck, shoulder, and back pain
- Soft tissue injuries, including whiplash
- Muscle, nerve, ligament, and tendon damage
- Loss of hearing or vision
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Psychological injuries
- Death
What should I do after a car accident?
We recommend that car accident victims (and the people with them at the time of the accident) focus on the following priorities:
Contact the police
The Leon Valley Police Department should help in the following ways:
- Secure the traffic site to prevent further accidents and ensure that ambulances can get through to the accident site.
- Arrange for emergency medical transport to nearby emergency centers.
- Obtain each driver’s insurance information, vehicle registration information, driver’s license information, and contact information.
- Examine what happened and issue citations if necessary.
- Prepare and file a police report.
Get medical help
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) should provide immediate medical help at the accident site and on the way to local emergency rooms. The ER doctors should make an initial diagnosis, decide whether victims should be admitted, and recommend initial treatments.
Insurance discussions
You should notify your own insurance carrier. We recommend that you do not speak with anyone from the defendant’s insurance company at any time.
Contact our car accident lawyer
Our Leon Valley car accident lawyer may (after we consult with you) employ investigators. The investigators can examine the accident site and the damage to the cars, speak with any witnesses, and inquire with nearby businesses and residents if anyone has any video of the accident. We can also speak with the police.
After the initial investigation, we can file a formal claim with the insurance companies and complaints against the responsible parties. We can then work with liability professionals, medical professionals, other damage professionals, and through the discovery process to show who is at fault and what your claim is worth. Our team can then work to obtain a fair and just settlement. If there is no settlement, we can argue your case before a local judge and jury.
Who is responsible for my car accident?
Our Leon Valley personal injury and wrongful death lawyer files car accident claims against everyone responsible for your accident. The defendants may include:
- The driver of another car or a car in which you were a passenger.
- The driver’s employer, such as a pizza delivery store.
- The owner of the car, such as when teenagers use their parents’ car.
- Manufacturers of defective auto parts.
- Licensed sellers of alcohol to someone who is obviously intoxicated or a minor, who then causes a car accident due to their intoxication.
- The Texas Department of Transportation, Bexar County, and other governmental agencies/entities (subject to the Texas Tort Claims Act).
We may also fight assertions by insurance companies that you were partially responsible.
What is the value of my car accident?
At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we seek compensation for all your financial and personal damages—past, current, and future. These damages include:
- Medical expenses of every kind by every medical provider.
- Your lost income, including wages, benefits, business income, and permanent disability compensation.
- All of your daily physical pain and emotional trauma.
- The damage to your car.
- Scarring and disfigurement.
- Other damages. These include the loss of:
- Bodily function.
- The ability to enjoy life’s pleasures.
- Consortium (marital comfort and intimacy).
Our Leon Valley car accident lawyers may also seek wrongful death damages for your loved one’s family if a car accident in Leon Valley is deadly. Wrongful death damages may include:
- The funeral and burial costs.
- Medical bills due to the accident that caused your loved one’s death.
- The loss of financial support (including income and benefits) that your loved one would have provided to each family member.
- The loss of love, companionship, comfort, and guidance that your loved one would have provided to each family member.
- The value of the household services your family member provided.
- The emotional distress of each family member.
- Exemplary damages, if clear and convincing evidence is proven of malicious, willful, or grossly negligent conduct, subject to statutory caps.
We may also seek exemplary damages for wanton and malicious conduct that causes a car accident.
How much time do I have to file a car accident claim in Leon Valley?
Generally, you must file your claim within two years of the date of the accident, unless a shorter deadline applies. Please contact us now, so we can answer your questions, put the insurance companies on notice of your claim, review your medical care, and pursue your claim while everyone remembers the accident details.
Why do car accident victims choose Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney to handle their claims?
Clients trust us, and insurance companies and the legal community respect us—for our dedication to our clients’ needs, our persuasiveness, and our record of success. Attorney Pat Maloney, Jr. is board-certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Super Lawyers, and the National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 have continually recognized him for his achievements in personal injury litigation.
Do you have a Leon Valley car accident lawyer near me?
Yes. We conduct consultations at our office located at 239 E Commerce St. in San Antonio. We also discuss cases with car accident victims and families by phone and through online video platforms. We can make alternate arrangements to meet with you if your injuries prevent you from traveling.
We’re here to guide you step-by-step through the claims process.
Contact our Leon Valley car accident lawyer now
We understand how anxious and upset you may be. You’re in pain, and the medical and daily living bills may be mounting. At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we’re able to answer your questions, explain your rights, and fight aggressively for all the compensation you deserve. Call us today or fill out our contact form to schedule your free consultation. We handle car accident claims on a contingency fee basis, which means our success depends on the success of your claim.