An injury from a car wreck or someone else’s carelessness can leave you with medical bills, time off work and an insurance company asking for a recorded statement. The Law Offices of Jesus R. Lopez helps people in San Antonio and the surrounding counties with select personal injury claims, in English or Spanish. Attorney Jesus R. Lopez has been licensed in Texas since 2003, and his practice has included personal injury claims along with family law and other civil matters.
Injury cases we can review
- Car accidents, including rear-end, intersection and hit-and-run crashes
- Truck and commercial vehicle accidents
- Motorcycle, bicycle and pedestrian accidents
- Accidents involving rideshare or delivery drivers
- Dog bites
- Slip-and-fall and other injuries on someone else’s property
Not sure whether you have a claim? Call and describe what happened. If your case is not one we can take, we will tell you so you can look for help elsewhere.
What to do after an accident
- Get medical care. Some injuries do not show symptoms right away, and your medical records document what happened to you.
- Call the police. Ask for the officer’s name and the report number. You can buy a copy of the Texas crash report online through TxDOT.
- Take photos and get names. Photograph the vehicles, the scene and your injuries, and get contact information from witnesses.
- Be careful with the other driver’s insurance company. You are not required to give their adjuster a recorded statement. Talk with a lawyer before you sign anything or accept a settlement.
- Keep your records. Save medical bills, receipts, repair estimates and proof of missed work.
Texas deadlines and rules to know
- Two-year deadline. Most Texas personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003). Waiting can mean losing the claim entirely.
- Claims against a city or county are much shorter. The Texas Tort Claims Act requires written notice within six months (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 101.101), and the City of San Antonio’s charter requires notice within 90 days of the injury.
- Shared fault. Under Texas proportionate responsibility law, you can recover damages only if you are not more than 50 percent responsible, and your recovery is reduced by your share of the fault (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 33).
- Your own insurance may help. Texas auto policies include personal injury protection (PIP) and uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage unless you rejected them in writing. These can matter when the other driver has little or no insurance.
How we work with you
We start by listening to what happened and reviewing the police report, insurance information and your medical treatment. We explain your options and the deadlines that apply, and we give you an honest assessment. Every case depends on its own facts, and no lawyer can promise a particular result. If you live outside San Antonio, you do not have to come to our office: we can send and receive documents by email.
Personal injury questions
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Texas?
Generally two years from the date of the injury, but claims against a government entity require written notice much sooner: six months under state law, and 90 days for claims against the City of San Antonio. Some situations have different deadlines, so it is best to ask early.
Should I talk to the other driver’s insurance company?
You should report the accident to your own insurer as your policy requires. The other driver’s insurer works for its customer, not for you, so it is wise to speak with a lawyer before giving them a recorded statement or signing a release.
What if I was partly at fault?
You may still be able to recover. In Texas, a person who is 50 percent or less responsible can recover damages, reduced by their percentage of fault.
Do you take cases outside San Antonio?
Our office is in San Antonio, and we serve clients in Bexar and the surrounding counties. Call to ask whether we can help with your case.
Talk with an attorney about your injury
Call (210) 224-5245 or send us a message to schedule a consultation, in English or Spanish.
This page is general information about Texas law, not legal advice for your situation. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Results depend on the facts of each case.