Lackland Car Accident Lawyer
Holding San Antonio drivers accountable for drunk, distracted, and other types of irresponsible driving for more than 40 years
There’s no excuse for speeding, driving while tired, texting, tailgating, or any other type of negligent driving or traffic violation. Drivers who fail to drive safely deserve to be held accountable for the injuries and deaths they cause. At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we hold drivers accountable when they cause accidents while driving on Interstate 410; Routes 87, 90, 151, and 211, or any local streets and roads. We handle accidents that take place when residents are taking children to school in Lackland Independent School District, driving to work, running errands, or just enjoying San Antonio.
We demand compensation for all your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and property damage. Our Lackland car accident attorney understands how the military status of a victim or defendant affects your claim. Call us today to assert your right to compensation.
Our record of car accident successes includes the following:
- $5 million. We represented a 16-year-old who suffered severe burns and traumatic amputation caused by a defective fuel system.
- $4.5 million. We obtained this amount for our client, who became quadriplegic due to a defective car seat.
- $1.175 million. We secured this amount for our client, who needed back surgery due to a car accident.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How dangerous are car accidents?
- What different types of car accidents do you handle in Lackland?
- What causes car accidents in Lackland?
- What types of personal injuries do car accidents cause?
- What should I do after a car accident in San Antonio?
- Who is responsible for my car accident?
- How much is my car accident case worth?
- What is the time limit for filing a car accident claim in Texas?
- Why is Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney the law firm car accident victims choose?
- Do you have a Lackland car accident lawyer near me?
How dangerous are car accidents?
The Texas Department of Transportation report for 2024 shows that there was a car accident that caused an injury once every two minutes and five seconds. In 2024, 4,150 people died in car accidents in Texas. Not one day went by in 2024 when someone in Texas didn’t die in a crash.
What different types of car accidents do you handle in Lackland?
We have decades of experience handling all types of car accidents, including:
- Head-on accidents
- Rear-end collisions
- T-bone/broadside accidents
- Hit-and-run accidents
- Rideshare (Uber and Lyft) accidents
- Intersection accidents
- Passing accidents
- Merging accidents
- Single-vehicle accidents
- Multiple-vehicle accidents
- All other types of car accidents
What causes car accidents in Lackland?
Our Lackland car accident lawyer has the experience and working relationships to show the cause of your accident and why your accident was preventable. Common car accident causes include:
- Drunk or drugged driving
- Driving while distracted
- Speeding, driving too fast for weather conditions, and driving too fast for traffic conditions
- Failing to yield, driving through a red or yellow traffic light, and other traffic violations
- Driving while fatigued
- Defective car parts, such as seatbelts, airbags, car seats, brakes, tires, electrical systems, and fuel lines
What types of personal injuries do car accidents cause?
At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we handle all types of catastrophic, permanent, chronic, and serious personal injuries due to car collisions, including the following:
- Head trauma - concussions, traumatic brain injuries, and other types of head trauma
- Spinal cord injuries – paralysis, herniated disks, and other types of spinal cord damage
- The loss of all or part of an arm, leg, hand, or foot (traumatic amputation)
- Broken bones/fractures
- Burn injuries
- Back pain, neck pain, and shoulder pain
- Soft tissue injuries – including whiplash
- Nerve damage
- Muscle damage
- Internal bleeding and organ damage
- Loss of sight or the ability to hear
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Mental anguish
- Death
What should I do after a car accident in San Antonio?
Get medical help
Your top priority is your health. The San Antonio Police Department should send officers to your accident or inform you which other police department you should call. If necessary, the police should arrange for emergency medical transport to the nearest emergency room. If the police don’t make the arrangements, you should still be examined by an ER doctor (such as an ER doctor at 59th Medical Wing - JBSA - Lackland & Randolph AFB) or your family doctor as soon as possible.
Contact the police
The police, in addition to helping with medical transportation, should obtain every driver’s information (contact, insurance, car registration, and driver’s license) and the contact information of every witness. They can also investigate the accident and prepare a written police report.
Provide proper notices
You’ll need to contact your own insurance company as soon as you are able. They have a right to know about your accident. We strongly recommend that you avoid speaking with the insurance companies for the defendants. We can speak to the defendant’s insurance companies for you.
Contact our car accident attorney
At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we can answer your questions, explain your rights, and guide you through each step of the claims process. We’re ready to fight for all the compensation you deserve.
Who is responsible for my car accident?
Our Lackland car accident lawyer holds everyone who caused your car accident accountable. The responsible defendants may include:
- Another driver
- The employer of the negligent driver
- A vehicle’s owner may be liable under negligent entrustment (or agency) if the owner knew or should have known the driver was unlicensed, incompetent, or reckless and that negligence proximately caused the crash
- A manufacturer of defective car parts
- The Texas Department of Transportation, Bexar County, or other governmental agencies/entities
- Taverns and other sellers of alcohol may be liable if they serve someone obviously intoxicated to the extent he presents a clear danger, or a minor, who later causes a crash
We fight to counter any attempt by the insurance company or defense lawyer to partially blame you for the car accident.
How much is my car accident case worth?
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 work to restore your health, your finances, and your ability to maximize your ability to enjoy the rest of your life. We work with your doctors, employers, car mechanics/appraisers, and other experts, such as life planners, to verify your damages and maximize your claim.
The value of your car accident claim includes the following:
- All your health bills from the date of the accident, for as long as you need medical help
- All your income losses, including wages, business income, benefits, and long-term disability compensation
- Every moment of every day that you experience physical or emotional trauma/pain
- The cost to repair or replace your car, depending on the amount of damage
- Any scarring or disfigurement
- The loss of bodily function
- The inability to enjoy life
- The loss of consortium (marital intimacy and companionship)
We also file wrongful death actions if a car accident is fatal. Wrongful death damages include:
- The funeral and burial bills
- Any medical bills to help extend your loved one’s life
- The mental anguish of the family members
- The loss of financial help, such as income
- The loss of love, guidance, comfort, and companionship
- The value of any household services your family member would have provided
Our Lackland personal injury lawyer seeks exemplary damages where we can prove fraud, malice, or gross negligence by clear and convincing evidence (subject to statutory caps).
What is the time limit for filing a car accident claim in Texas?
Generally, the time limit for filing a car accident case is within two years from the date of the accident. We encourage you to contact us as soon as possible. Shorter timelines may apply in certain cases. We also want to speak with witnesses while their memories are fresh, ensure you’re seeing the doctors you need to see, and take other prompt actions.
Why is Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney the law firm car accident victims choose?
Clients select our car accident lawyer because of our dedication to our clients, our advocacy skills, and our record of successful verdicts and settlements. Attorney Pat Maloney is board-certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is a long-time member of Super Lawyers and the National Trial Lawyers: Top 100.
Do you have a Lackland car accident lawyer near me?
Yes. We have a San Antonio office at 239 E. Commerce St. We also discuss cases by phone and through online video platforms. If your injuries or military status make traveling to our office too difficult, we can discuss alternate ways to meet you.
We’re ready to help you hold the driver and other responsible parties liable.
Talk with our Lackland car accident lawyer now
We understand how upset and angry you are. A careless driver is the reason you’re in pain, seeking medical help, and worried about your bills. At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we understand how to negotiate settlements and when you need to have a jury hear your case. Please call us or use our contact form today to schedule a free consultation. We represent car accident victims on a contingency fee basis.