The San Antonio Office of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC proudly supports accident victims across San Antonio, Bexar County, and surrounding Central Texas communities. Whether your accident occurred on Loop 410, I-35, Highway 90, or during travel in Houston, it’s important to understand the legal rights granted to you under Texas injury law. These rights are designed to protect victims from financial hardship and ensure negligent drivers are held accountable.
Insurance companies often attempt to downplay injuries, undervalue claims, shift blame, or convince victims to settle quickly for less than they deserve. Our San Antonio attorneys ensure you understand your rights clearly, avoid common mistakes, and pursue full and fair compensation for your injuries and losses. With the right legal guidance, Texas law strongly works in your favor.
Your Legal Rights Under Texas Personal Injury Laws
Texas is a fault-based state, meaning the driver who caused the accident is responsible for the damages. Accident victims have several important rights that protect their health and financial future.
Right to Full Compensation
If another driver caused your accident, Texas law allows you to recover compensation for:
- Emergency medical care and hospitalization
- Follow-up treatment and specialist visits
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Future medical expenses
- Lost wages and reduced earning ability
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish and emotional distress
- Physical impairment
- Scarring or disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Vehicle repairs or total-loss value
- Rental car expenses
Our San Antonio Office calculates all categories of damages—not just those insurance companies want to pay.
Right to Hold Negligent Drivers Accountable
Negligence may include:
- Texting while driving
- Distracted driving
- Drunk or impaired driving
- Speeding or aggressive driving
- Running red lights or stop signs
- Tailgating or unsafe lane changes
- Failing to yield
We gather evidence to prove fault and protect you from false accusations.
Right to Decline Harmful Insurance Requests
You are NOT required to:
- Give a recorded statement
- Sign broad medical release forms
- Communicate directly with the at-fault insurer
- Accept the first settlement offer
- Admit any degree of fault
Our attorneys handle all communications to prevent insurers from misusing your statements.
Right to Medical Privacy
Insurance companies often request full access to your medical history.
Texas law allows you to:
- Limit medical records to only relevant information
- Decline overly broad authorizations
- Protect your health information
We ensure your privacy is respected throughout your case.
Right to Experienced Legal Representation
Our San Antonio Office represents clients on a contingency fee basis, meaning:
- No upfront fees
- No hourly charges
- You pay nothing unless we win your case
This ensures every accident victim has access to the legal help they need.
Right to File a Claim Within the Statute of Limitations
Texas law allows:
- 2 years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit.
Missing the deadline typically results in losing your right to compensation entirely.
We track all deadlines and ensure your case is filed on time.
Right to Access and Preserve Evidence
Texas law allows victims to obtain:
- Police crash reports
- Dashcam/bodycam video (when available)
- 911 call recordings
- Surveillance footage
- Medical records
- Witness statements
Our San Antonio Office collects and preserves evidence before it is lost or overwritten.