Fort Sam Houston Car Accident Lawyer
More than 40 years of strong advocacy for injured drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and bicycle riders in San Antonio
From busy highways and expressways like I-410, I-10, I-35, and US Route 281, to local roads in residential neighborhoods, thousands of drivers travel throughout Fort Sam Houston every day. Many of the streets take drivers into and out of the Joint Base San Antonio. Drivers also use local roads to take children to school, go to work, and enjoy the many attractions that the Fort Sam Houston area offers, such as The Alamo and Fort Sam Houston Canyon Lake Recreation Area.
At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we help car accident victims obtain full compensation for their medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and car damage - when drunk, distracted, and other negligent drivers cause accidents. We also represent families when car accidents are fatal. Our Fort Sam Houston car accident lawyer understands the unique issues involved when the victims work for the US Department of Defense or when the responsible driver works for the military.
While past results do not guarantee a similar outcome, we’re proud of our record of car accident recoveries, which includes the following:
- We obtained $5 million for a 16-year-old who suffered severe burns and traumatic amputation due to a defective fuel system.
- We obtained $4.5 million for our client, who became quadriplegic due to a defective car seat.
- We obtained $1.175 million for our client, who required back surgery due to a car accident.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How dangerous are car accidents?
- What types of car collision cases do you handle in Fort Sam Houston?
- Why do car accidents happen in Fort Sam Houston?
- What types of personal injuries due to car accidents do you handle?
- What steps should I take after a car accident in Fort Sam Houston?
- Who is liable when car crashes happen?
- What’s the value of my car accident claim?
- When do I need to file my car accident claim in Texas?
- Why do car accident victims choose Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney
- Do you have a Fort Sam Houston car accident lawyer near me?
How dangerous are car accidents?
Statistics from the Texas Department of Transportation show that in 2024, there were 4,150 deadly traffic accidents, and that one person, on average, was injured every two minutes and five seconds. Many traffic accidents caused injuries to more than one person. There was not one day in 2024 when someone in Texas didn’t die in a traffic accident.
What types of car collision cases do you handle in Fort Sam Houston?
At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we handle all types of car accidents. For more than 40 years, we’ve worked with investigators, car product experts, traffic reconstruction experts, and other experts to show why accidents happen and who is responsible. Some of the types of car accidents we handle include:
- Head-on crashes. These accidents, which are often fatal or cause catastrophic injuries, are usually due to a drunk driver, distracted driver, or speeding driver who drives in the wrong lane.
- Rear-end accidents. In most cases, the driver in the rear is responsible.
- T-bone/broadside accidents. These accidents, which often happen at intersections, involve the front of one car colliding with the side of another car.
- Hit-and-run accidents. Our Fort Sam Houston attorney files personal injury or wrongful death claims when we can locate the driver. We file uninsured/underinsured (UM/UIM) claims if we cannot find the hit-and-run driver.
- Rideshare (Uber and Lyft) accidents. We hold negligent rideshare drivers accountable for the accidents they cause, whether they are on duty or off-duty. We hold Uber and Lyft financially accountable when an Uber or Lyft driver causes an accident while looking for rides, driving to pick up a passenger, or when a passenger is in their vehicle.
- All other types of car accidents. We also handle single-vehicle accidents, multiple-vehicle accidents, intersection accidents, merging accidents, passing accidents, and other types of car accidents.
Why do car accidents happen in Fort Sam Houston?
Drivers in the Fort Sam Houston and San Antonio region cause accidents for many reasons, including the following:
- Driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs
- Speeding, failing to yield, tailgating, and other Texas traffic violations
- Driving while distracted, such as texting, using a mobile phone, eating, or drinking
- Driving too fast for traffic or weather conditions
- Driving while tired
- Defective auto parts, such as tires, brakes, windshield wipers, fuel lines, seatbelts, and airbags
What types of personal injuries due to car accidents do you handle?
We work with your doctors (and our network of doctors when necessary) to verify the diagnosis of your injuries, understand what medical care you will need for the rest of your life, and how your injuries are impacting your ability to function, work, and enjoy life.
We handle all types of serious injuries, including:
- Concussions, traumatic brain injuries, and other types of head trauma
- Partial or full paralysis
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic amputation/loss of part or all of a limb
- Fractures/broken bones
- Severe burns
- Neck, shoulder, and back pain
- Soft tissue injuries, such as whiplash
- Muscle damage
- Nerve damage
- Internal bleeding
- Organ damage
- Vision or hearing loss
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Emotional trauma
- Death
What steps should I take after a car accident in Fort Sam Houston?
Our Fort Sam Houston car accident attorney recommends the following after-accident steps:
Contact the police
You should call the San Antonio Police Department or dial 911. They’ll send police officers to the accident site who will help secure the scene, arrange for emergency medical transportation, get everyone’s contact information (driver’s, registration, insurance, and contact), investigate what happened, and file a police report.
Get medical help
If you have any type of serious injury, the police should arrange for you to be taken to the nearest medical facility, such as the Brooke Army Medical Center or other San Antonio hospitals. Even if you feel OK, you should still arrange to be seen by an ER or family doctor as soon as possible. Some symptoms may not be readily apparent. An early medical review helps your medical recovery and your legal case.
Provide proper notices
Car accident victims should notify their own insurance company about the accident when they feel well enough. You should not discuss your claim with the insurance companies for the defendants. We can talk to them for you.
Contact our car accident lawyer today
At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we understand how upsetting car accidents are. We’re here to guide you through each step of your claim, starting with answering your questions and explaining your rights. We can fight for all the compensation you deserve.
Who is liable when car crashes happen?
Our Fort Sam Houston car accident attorney files lawsuits against everyone who causes a car accident, including:
- Vehicle drivers
- The employers of the drivers
- The owners of the cars and other vehicles, if the owners and drivers are not the same (for negligent entrustment or agency)
- Manufacturers of defective car parts
- Sellers of alcohol to visibly intoxicated customers and minors who later cause your car accident due to their intoxication
- The Texas Department of Transportation, Bexar County, and other governmental agencies and entities.
We also fight vigorously when insurance companies try to blame you for the accident.
What’s the value of my car accident claim?
We fight to maximize your claim. You have the right to be placed in as near a position (health, financial, and emotional) as possible to your position before the accident.
At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we demand compensation from those responsible for all your damages so far and all the damages you are likely to have for the rest of your life, including:
- Medical bills for every type of medical care from every type of healthcare provider
- Your lost income and benefits, including compensation, if you cannot work again
- Every moment of physical pain or emotional suffering
- The cost to fix or replace your car
- Scarring and disfigurement
- The loss of bodily function
- The loss of life’s pleasures
- The loss of consortium (marital companionship and intimacy)
If a car accident takes the life of your loved one, we file a wrongful death claim for the family members. Wrongful death damages include:
- The funeral and burial expenses
- Any medical costs for your loved one from the date of the accident until they passed away
- The loss of financial support, such as income and inheritance
- The loss of personal support, such as comfort, companionship, education, and love
- The value of the household services your loved one would have performed, such as cleaning the home
- The personal grief and suffering of each family member
Where supported by the evidence, we seek exemplary damages (punitive) for fraud, malice, or gross negligence, subject to Texas statutory caps.
When do I need to file my car accident claim in Texas?
Generally, you must file your car accident lawsuit within two years of the date of the accident. Shorter timelines may apply, such as when the defendant is a government agency. Active-duty service may toll limitations under the SCRA, potentially giving servicemembers more time to file.
Please contact us as soon as possible so we can answer your questions, speak with witnesses, review your medical care, and present the strongest case possible.
Why do car accident victims choose Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney
Clients choose our car accident lawyer because we provide personal, caring representation, clear advice, complete preparation of your case, and our impressive record of recoveries. Attorney Pat Maloney is board-certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. The legal community recognizes his legal skills in many ways, including admission to Super Lawyers and the National Trial Lawyers: Top 100.
Do you have a Fort Sam Houston car accident lawyer near me?
Yes. Our personal injury lawyer speaks with new clients at our San Antonio office located at 239 E Commerce St in San Antonio. We also conduct phone and online conversations. Our lawyer makes home visits and visits to other locations if your health prevents you from traveling. We also make it easy for members of the Fort Sam Houston community who are in the military to speak with us when accidents cause them harm.
We’re prepared to guide you through your claim and fight for the strongest result possible.
Speak with our Fort Sam Houston car accident lawyer today
Injuries from car accidents can change lives for months, years, or permanently. Some car accidents are tragically fatal. At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we’ve helped many car accident victims like you obtain strong recoveries. Please call us or complete our contact form today to schedule a free consultation. We represent car accident victims on a contingency fee basis.