San Antonio Personal Injury Lawyer
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Serving San Antonio
San Antonio is Texas's second-largest city, and its residents face injury risks from daily commuting along its major highway corridors, workplace hazards across a diverse economy spanning healthcare, military, tourism, and energy, and premises hazards at the city's dense retail and hospitality districts. We represent clients throughout the city and the surrounding Bexar County metro, including Alamo Heights, Leon Valley, Converse, and unincorporated communities.
Local Court System
Personal injury lawsuits arising in San Antonio are typically filed in the Bexar County District Courts or County Courts at Law, depending on the amount in controversy. Cases against a governmental unit — such as a City of San Antonio or VIA Metropolitan Transit vehicle — are subject to the Texas Tort Claims Act's shorter six-month notice requirement (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §101.101), which is far shorter than the standard two-year filing deadline.
Crash Reporting and Data
The San Antonio Police Department and Bexar County Sheriff's Office investigate most serious crashes within the city and unincorporated county, filing an official Form CR-3 with TxDOT under Tex. Transp. Code §550.062. TxDOT's Crash Records Information System (CRIS) and Crash Data Viewer publish aggregate crash statistics by county and roadway, which can support liability and pattern-of-danger arguments in serious injury cases.
Emergency and Trauma Care
University Hospital, operated by University Health, is San Antonio's only Level I trauma center verified by the American College of Surgeons, serving a 22-county region of South Texas. Serious injury victims from San Antonio-area crashes are frequently transported there or to one of the city's other emergency facilities depending on the location and severity of the incident.
Practice Areas in San Antonio
Frequently Asked Questions
Which court handles injury lawsuits filed in San Antonio?
Most personal injury lawsuits arising in Bexar County are filed in the Bexar County District Courts or County Courts at Law, depending on the amount in controversy.
Is there a deadline to file an injury claim in San Antonio?
Yes. Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §16.003, most personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the injury, though exceptions can apply.
Can I still recover compensation if I was partly at fault for my accident?
Yes, under Texas's proportionate responsibility rule (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §33.001), you can recover as long as you're found 50% or less at fault, with your recovery reduced by your percentage of fault.
How do I get a copy of my San Antonio Police Department crash report?
Officer-investigated crashes are filed as Form CR-3 with TxDOT under Tex. Transp. Code §550.062 and are generally available through TxDOT's CRIS system within about 10 business days.
Do you handle cases outside the San Antonio city limits?
Yes, we represent clients throughout Bexar County and the surrounding metro, including Alamo Heights, Leon Valley, Converse, and unincorporated areas served by Bexar County courts.
Last reviewed: August 27, 2026. Sources: Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §16.003 (Limitations) · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §33.001 (Proportionate Responsibility) · Tex. Transp. Code §550.062 (Crash Reports) · Bexar County District Courts · TxDOT Crash Reports & Records