San Antonio Personal Injury Lawyer
The skilled personal injury attorneys at Hilliard Law are committed to helping their clients in San Antonio and the surrounding areas navigate Texas’ complex claims process.
Even the most careful individuals may fall victim to a severe personal injury accident. Sudden accidents can upend your life as you grapple with the aftermath and begin your road to recovery. Many personal injury victims assume they will be forced to pay for their costly medical bills and other accident-related expenses alone. However, if another person’s negligence caused your accident, you may be able to recover compensation for your losses. Our team of experienced attorneys understands the unique challenges of recovering from a severe injury and is ready to fight for you.
Types of Personal Injury Accidents We Handle in San Antonio
Our knowledgeable team of legal professionals has more than 36 years of experience handling various personal injury cases and achieving favorable results for their clients. While no two personal injury accidents are exactly alike, many tend to fall into the following categories.
- Auto Accidents. Car accidents are the most common type of personal injury accident in San Antonio and can leave victims with life-altering injuries. Often, car accidents are caused by the other driver’s reckless or negligent behavior, such as drunk or distracted driving. If you were injured in a car accident due to someone else’s carelessness, you may have grounds to file a personal injury claim for your losses.
- Wrongful Death. If a member of your family was killed due to someone else’s negligent behavior, you have the legal right to file a wrongful death claim. While criminal charges may also be connected with your loved one’s death, wrongful death claims are a civil matter. This means that the negligent party may face civil penalties in the form of damages in addition to criminal charges.
- Medical Malpractice. Unfortunately, medical malpractice occurs all too frequently. Doctors must act reasonably and conform with professional standards when diagnosing and treating a patient. If they neglect to abide by this standard, their patients may suffer severe injuries. Our attorneys will conduct an independent investigation into your case to prove the doctor’s liability for the incident and your subsequent damages.
- Premises Liability. Premises liability accidents can occur when a property owner does not regularly maintain the safety of their premises. Uneven carpets, broken stairs, or wet, slick floors can all cause an individual to lose their balance and suffer an injury. When you retain the services of one of our highly-qualified attorneys, we will work with you to understand the details of your case to help you get the compensation you deserve.
How to Establish Liability in a Personal Injury Case
To prove liability in a personal injury claim, the details of your case must meet specific requirements. Successful personal injury claims contain the following elements:
- The defendant owed you a duty of care. The duty of care is an individual’s legal responsibility to act reasonably to protect the safety of themselves and others. If an individual violates this duty, they may be liable for the accident.
- The duty of care was breached. Individuals may breach the duty of care if their unreasonable behavior causes other people harm. For example, a driver that ignores a red light and speeds through an intersection is violating the duty of care.
- The breach of duty caused harm. The final element you must prove is that the negligent party’s breach of duty was responsible for your injuries and other emotional and monetary damages.
Establishing liability in a personal injury claim can be complex and challenging to accomplish without a thorough understanding of Texas law. At Hilliard Law, our team of experienced attorneys will use their knowledge and skills to help you build a strong claim.
Possible Damages For Personal Injury Claims in San Antonio, TX
Dealing with the aftermath of a severe personal injury can be physically, emotionally, and financially draining. The skilled attorneys at Hilliard Law are dedicated to helping their clients collect the maximum amount of compensation possible. Some of the damages we may be able to help you recover include the following:
- Current and future medical expenses
- Lost wages and earning potential
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Significant scarring or disfigurement
- Emotional trauma
- Pain and suffering
- Wrongful death
Our attorneys will work with you to understand each detail of your case and determine which damages you may be eligible to receive.
Speak to an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer at Hilliard Law Today
If you have suffered an injury in San Antonio due to someone else’s carelessness, you deserve to be compensated for the full extent of your losses. At Hilliard Law our award-winning attorneys have been protecting accident victims’ rights since 1985 and are ready to apply our extensive knowledge and skills to your case.
We are proud to provide our clients in San Antonio with the dependable, aggressive, and experienced representation they deserve.
To schedule a free consultation, fill out our online contact form or call (866) 927-3420.
Real Results ReaL Justice
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Record-Setting$575Wrongful Death
Million Settlement*Hilliard Law attorneys represented numerous injury victims and the families of those killed in accidents caused by GM’s defective ignition switch and their concealment of safety defects.
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$50Class Action
Million Settlement*Mr. Hilliard was the lead class counsel in Haese v. H&R Block, a class action lawsuit involving every Texan who received a rapid refund from H&R Block (approx. 300,000 plaintiffs). He assisted other class counsel in forcing H&R Block to disclose it received kickbacks for arranging loans between its tax preparation clients and predatory lenders.
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$50Wrongful Death
Million SettlementIn September 2021, Hilliard Law attorneys secured a $50 Million settlement for the family of a man who died in a commercial trucking accident.
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$33Traumatic Brain Injury
Million VerdictThe Hilliard Law trial team won a $33M product liability case against a golf-car company, involving a golf cart that tipped over on a child causing a severe traumatic brain injury.
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$30ATV Accident
Million VerdictA jury determined that the defective design and marketing of an All Terrain Vehicle were the proximate cause of the decedent's injuries in a fatal ATV accident.
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$25Negligent Security
Million VerdictIn May 2013, Mr. Hilliard was the lead trial attorney who obtained a $25 million jury verdict in a premises liability case in Nueces County, Texas. His client, a security guard for a downtown Corpus Christi building, was severely beaten while at work.
How to Establish Liability in a Personal Injury Case
To prove liability in a personal injury claim, the details of your case must meet specific requirements. Successful personal injury claims contain the following elements:
- The defendant owed you a duty of care. The duty of care is an individual’s legal responsibility to act reasonably to protect the safety of themselves and others. If an individual violates this duty, they may be liable for the accident.
- The duty of care was breached. Individuals may breach the duty of care if their unreasonable behavior causes other people harm. For example, a driver that ignores a red light and speeds through an intersection is violating the duty of care.
- The breach of duty caused harm. The final element you must prove is that the negligent party’s breach of duty was responsible for your injuries and other emotional and monetary damages.
Establishing liability in a personal injury claim can be complex and challenging to accomplish without a thorough understanding of Texas law. At Hilliard Law, our team of experienced attorneys will use their knowledge and skills to help you build a strong claim.
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