San Antonio Personal Injury Lawyers

At George Salinas Injury Law, we are hyper-focused on client satisfaction and service. You’ll never be just a case number. We dedicate enormous amounts of time and resources to each case, and we get the results for our clients. That’s not just lip service — we have over 250 5-star reviews on Google and a perfect 5.0 rating on Avvo. Contact George Salinas Injury Lawyers today to learn more.

We have recovered hundreds of millions for our injured clients. Our lawyers have over 100 years of combined legal experience. We’ve handled all types of personal injury cases. We’ll use tried and true strategies to help you get the compensation you deserve for your case. And we’ll offer compassionate representation.

Many of our attorneys began their careers representing insurance companies and large corporations. Now, they use their experience to help accident victims get the money they need for their injuries. We know how insurance companies handle injury claims. We know what tactics they use to deflect liability and devalue your damages. We won’t let them get away with it.

We utilize contingency fees in all personal injury cases. With a contingency fee, you won’t pay any attorney fees up front. In fact, you won’t pay any attorney fees at all unless we recover a settlement or verdict on your behalf. If we are successful, we will take a pre-agreed-upon percentage of your award as payment for representation.

The State of Texas allows injured persons to pursue claims against those responsible for their injuries in multiple situations. So long as another person or entity has caused you to suffer harm, it’s possible you have a case.

Many injury cases are based on negligence. Common negligence cases include motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, workplace accidents, and medical malpractice. Other cases involve intentional torts like assault. Some cases such as dog bites and product defects involve strict liability.

If you’re not sure whether you have a case, we encourage you to reach out for a free consultation. During that meeting, we can look into what happened and help determine your best course of action. You also won’t be under any obligation to hire us after the consult.

Most personal injury lawyers throughout Texas work on a contingency fee basis. Under this fee arrangement, you won’t owe any upfront costs to hire an experienced attorney after an accident – and their payment is contingent on the outcome of your case.

If your attorney secures a favorable settlement or verdict for you, you’ll owe them an agreed-upon percentage (typically between 33–40%) of your award. You won’t owe any attorney’s fees unless they win.

A contingency fee agreement allows accident victims to retain experienced legal counsel without worrying about the costs. This is beneficial if you’re dealing with medical bills and other expenses while missing work.

During your free case assessment, we’ll review our contingency fee agreement with you to ensure that you understand the terms and what to expect.

Accident victims can receive economic, non-economic, and (in rare cases) punitive damages.

Economic damages and non-economic damages are “compensatory.” They compensate you for losses after an accident. Examples include:

• Pain and suffering
• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Loss of future earning capacity
• Loss of consortium
• Emotional distress
• Mental conditions such as PTSD and anxiety
• Decreased enjoyment of life
• Out-of-pocket expenses
• Repair costs
• Rehabilitation
• Scarring or disfigurement

Punitive damages are not considered compensatory damages. Rather, these are meant to “punish” the at-fault party for their conduct. They are only awarded in personal injury cases involving extreme conduct, such as malice, fraud, or gross negligence.

You’ll generally have two years to file a personal injury claim in Texas. This is Texas’s statute of limitations. If you submit your claim after the deadline passes, you will most likely lose your chance at pursuing compensation.

Keep in mind that there are exceptions to the statute of limitations, meaning you might have additional time to file your claim in some cases. Contact us today for more information on the amount of time you have to file your case.

Many factors can influence how much your case is worth. These include the following:

• Type of injuries the victim has sustained, and their severity
• Age of the victim at the time of the accident
• How long and to what extent the victim will be kept out of work
• Availability of evidence to prove the victim’s claim
• Whether the victim shares any blame for the accident

Cases involving more significant, debilitating injuries tend to be worth the most. We can help you get a sense of the value of your claim and bring in experts to help us value complex damages.

Insurance companies are large, well-resourced companies that use tried-and-true tactics for denying and devaluing injury claims. If you do not hire a personal injury lawyer after an accident, the insurance company may be more likely to blame you for the accident, devalue your damages, and engage in other tactics designed to minimize your compensation award.

Your personal injury lawyer can give you access to your own key resources — and even the playing field with the insurance company. Studies have shown that an injured person can recover 3.5x more compensation from an injury claim if they’re represented by a personal injury lawyer.

Your lawyer will investigate, gather evidence of the insurer’s liability, and calculate the value of your injury-related losses. They will protect you from unfounded accusations that you share fault for the accident and help you avoid mistakes that could hurt your claim (e.g., giving a recorded statement to the insurance adjuster, signing a medical records release, etc.). Moreover, they will handle all aspects of your case and give you time to rest and recover.

If you have suffered injuries as a result of negligence or intentional harm, you need a competent attorney in your corner who can guide you through the claims process and help you fight for compensation. Contact a personal injury attorney at George Salinas Injury Lawyers online, or at (210) 225-0909 to discuss the merits of your case and learn about your legal options for recovering damages related to your injuries.