San Antonio Personal Injury Lawyer

Responsible attorneys: Joyce Ondich and John Efstathiou (Texas-licensed), Beverly Law. Primary practice location: remote, through 4929 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 960, Los Angeles, CA 90010. Updated November 2026.

Who handles your San Antonio injury case

Texas cases at Beverly Law are handled by the firm’s Texas-licensed attorneys, Joyce Ondich and John Efstathiou. We do not have an office in San Antonio, so we work with you by phone and video.

Beverly Law is a personal injury firm founded in 2008 and based in Los Angeles. We take injury cases in California, Washington and Texas, and who works on your case depends on the state where it happened.

For a crash or injury in San Antonio, your case is handled by our Texas-licensed attorneys, Joyce Ondich and John Efstathiou. You can confirm any Texas lawyer’s license on the State Bar of Texas Find a Lawyer search.

The lawyers responsible for this page are Joyce Ondich and John Efstathiou, Beverly Law’s Texas-licensed attorneys. They practice remotely through the firm’s office at 4929 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 960, Los Angeles, CA 90010. Beverly Law has no office in Texas.

Beverly Law’s office is at 4929 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 960, Los Angeles, CA 90010. We do not have an office in San Antonio or anywhere else in Texas. We work with San Antonio clients by phone, video and email. Our main line, (310) 552-6959, is answered 24/7 in English and Spanish. The consultation is free, and you pay no attorney fee unless we recover money for you. More on our About page and Texas page.

Injury cases we handle in San Antonio

We represent people hurt in San Antonio car, truck, motorcycle and pedestrian crashes, plus store slip and falls, burns, dog bites, injuries at work for employers without workers’ compensation, and wrongful death. Each type of case has its own page explaining the rules and the evidence that matters.

These pages explain each type of case in more detail:

• Texas truck accident lawyer: 18-wheelers on I-35 and I-10, delivery vans and work trucks.
• San Antonio store slip and fall lawyer: falls at big-box and grocery stores in San Antonio.
• San Antonio burn injury lawyer, including hot drink burns at San Antonio Starbucks locations.
• Hit in a crosswalk in Texas, for people hit while walking.
• Whether Texas is a one-bite state for San Antonio dog bite claims.
• Work injuries at Texas non-subscriber employers, for warehouse, construction and other workers whose employer has no workers’ compensation coverage.
• Texas public transit bus accident claims, which can include VIA buses.
• Spinal cord injury claims in Texas and Texas wrongful death and survival claims.

How often people are hurt on San Antonio roads

TxDOT counted 167 people killed and 579 seriously injured in crashes inside the City of San Antonio in 2025, out of 37,299 reported crashes. Bexar County had 190 deaths and 46,744 crashes. A City of San Antonio study found that about 1% of roadways accounted for about one-third of severe pedestrian crashes.

TxDOT’s figures come from officer crash reports (CR-3) processed as of April 7, 2026. City figures cover crashes inside San Antonio city limits; county figures cover all of Bexar County.

The City’s Vision Zero pedestrian study identified 76 Severe Pedestrian Injury Areas covering about 37 roadway miles. Its finding that nearly half of severe pedestrian injuries in those areas happened after 6 p.m. matters in a case: lighting, driver visibility and speed often decide fault. Our recent San Antonio posts include pedestrians struck on Culebra Road and San Pedro Avenue.

San Antonio roads and trauma centers in injury cases

San Antonio’s main highways include I-35, I-10, Loop 410, Loop 1604, US-281 and US-90. People with serious injuries are often taken to one of the city’s two Level I trauma centers: University Hospital in the Medical Center area or Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston.

Our own San Antonio posts include a motorcycle and truck crash on I-10, a rollover on Loop 1604, a fatal motorcycle crash where I-35 meets US-281, a funeral procession crash on Highway 281 and a DWI crash on Old Highway 90.

The investigating agency depends on where you crashed. Inside city limits the San Antonio Police Department usually responds. In unincorporated Bexar County it is often the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, and suburban cities have their own police departments.

The Texas Department of State Health Services designated trauma facility list, current as of October 28, 2026, lists two Level I trauma facilities in San Antonio:

• University Hospital, Level I
• Brooke Army Medical Center (Fort Sam Houston), Level I

We request the trauma center chart and the EMS run report early, because the insurer will read them closely.

Where San Antonio injury lawsuits are filed

Injury suits from crashes in Bexar County are usually filed in the Bexar County civil district courts. Texas venue law generally places a case in the county where all or a substantial part of the events happened. The Presiding Civil District Court sits in the Bexar County Courthouse at 100 Dolorosa in downtown San Antonio.

Most injury claims settle without a lawsuit. When one is needed, Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 15.002 generally puts it in the county where all or a substantial part of the events or omissions happened, or in certain other counties such as an individual defendant’s county of residence. For a crash on Loop 410 or I-35 inside the city, that is usually Bexar County.

Bexar County’s civil district courts use a presiding court. The Presiding Court sits in the Bexar County Courthouse, 100 Dolorosa, Room 1.09, San Antonio, TX 78205, and runs dockets under the Bexar County Civil District Court Local Rules. Matters heard there can be assigned out to an individual district court for hearing.

Crashes in nearby cities such as New Braunfels or Schertz may fall in Comal or Guadalupe County instead, so we check venue on every case. A suit against a government unit under the Tort Claims Act must be filed in the county where the claim arose.

Deadlines for a San Antonio injury claim

Texas generally gives you two years from the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit under Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003. Claims against the City of San Antonio have a much shorter notice deadline: 90 days under the city charter. Other government units generally require notice within six months.

Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003 says a person must bring suit for personal injury no later than two years after the day the cause of action accrues. A wrongful death suit has the same two-year period, starting on the date of death. Under § 16.001, time does not run while the injured person is under 18. Medical malpractice and some other claims follow different rules.

Claims against the City of San Antonio. The City of San Antonio’s online notice of claim page quotes Section 150 of the City Charter, “Liability of the City and Limitations Thereon,” which requires written notice to the City Manager or City Clerk within ninety (90) days after the injury is sustained. The City lists its Office of Risk Management, Liability Division, at P.O. Box 839966, San Antonio, TX 78283-3966, phone 210-207-7204 (City of San Antonio Notice of Claim). This covers crashes with city vehicles and SAPD patrol cars and injuries from dangerous city streets, sidewalks or property.

Other government units. Under the Texas Tort Claims Act, § 101.101, a governmental unit is entitled to written notice of a claim within six months after the incident. The notice must describe the injury, the time and place, and what happened. Actual knowledge by the government can satisfy the rule, but don’t count on it. Around San Antonio this can include Bexar County vehicles and property. Crashes with VIA buses raise their own questions, which we cover in Texas public transit bus accident claims.

Section 101.021 allows claims for injuries caused by a government employee’s use of a motor vehicle and for some property conditions, and Section 101.023(c) caps a city’s liability at $250,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence.

Example only: if a City of San Antonio vehicle hits you on June 1, the 90-day charter notice period runs out at the end of August, while the general two-year lawsuit deadline is not until June 1 two years later. See also personal injury statutes of limitations in California, Texas and Washington and the Texas wrongful death deadline.

Texas fault and insurance rules in San Antonio cases

Texas is an at-fault state, so the driver who caused the crash and that driver’s insurer pay for the harm. You can recover if you were 50% or less responsible, reduced by your share. If you were more than 50% at fault, you recover nothing. PIP and uninsured motorist coverage come with Texas auto policies unless rejected in writing.

At-fault system. Texas drivers must carry liability insurance of at least $30,000 per injured person, $60,000 per crash for injuries and $25,000 for property damage under Transportation Code § 601.072. Those limits are low next to the cost of trauma care, so your own coverage matters. See whether Texas is a no-fault state.

The 51% bar. Under Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 33.001, a claimant may not recover damages if his percentage of responsibility is greater than 50 percent. If you are not barred, § 33.012 reduces your damages by your percentage. Example only: if a Bexar County jury finds your losses are $100,000 and you were 20% responsible, you would recover $80,000. At 51%, you would recover nothing. See comparative fault in California, Texas and Washington.

Medical bills. Section 41.0105 limits recovery of medical expenses to the amount actually paid or incurred by or on your behalf.

Personal injury protection (PIP). Insurance Code § 1952.152 bars an insurer from issuing a Texas auto liability policy without PIP coverage unless the named insured rejects it in writing. Section 1952.153 says the required coverage does not have to exceed $2,500 per person. Under Section 1952.155, PIP benefits are paid without regard to who caused the crash, so check your policy even if the other driver was clearly at fault.

Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage. Insurance Code § 1952.101 works the same way: insurers must include UM/UIM coverage unless it is rejected in writing. After a hit-and-run, it may be the main source of payment.

What to do after a crash in San Antonio

Stop, check for injuries and call 911. Texas law requires drivers in an injury crash to stop and to notify police right away. Get medical care the same day if you can, photograph the scene, and later buy the officer’s crash report (CR-3) from TxDOT’s online portal. Ask for video quickly before it is erased.

1. Stop and call for help. Transportation Code § 550.021 requires a driver in a crash that injures or is likely to injure someone to stop, return if needed, and check whether anyone needs aid. Section 550.026 requires notice to the local police department by the quickest means when someone is hurt. In San Antonio that usually means the San Antonio Police Department inside city limits, or the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office in unincorporated areas.
2. Get checked. Go to the ER or urgent care the same day if you can. A gap in treatment is one of the first things an insurer points to.
3. Document the scene. Photograph the vehicles, plates, road, signals and your injuries. Get names and phone numbers of witnesses. Write down the officer’s name and the report number.
4. Get the crash report. Under Transportation Code § 550.062, an officer who investigates a crash with injury, death or $1,000 or more in apparent damage must file a written report with TxDOT within 10 days. Section 550.065 lets people involved in the crash and their representatives get the report. TxDOT sells it through its Crash Report Online Purchase System for $6, or $8 for a certified copy, according to its crash records page. Our guide on how to get a police report in San Antonio covers the local options.
5. Ask for video right away. Traffic cameras, transit buses, gas stations and storefronts may have recorded the crash, and many systems record over old footage. See how to get traffic camera footage in San Antonio.
6. Be careful with the other driver’s insurer. You don’t have to give a recorded statement. If the case goes forward, the defense may ask you to attend a defense medical exam with a doctor the defense chooses and pays.

If you are unsure whether you need help, see whether you need a personal injury lawyer.

How fees work with a San Antonio personal injury lawyer

Beverly Law handles Texas injury cases on contingency. You pay no attorney fee up front and no fee unless we recover money for you. Texas Government Code § 82.065 requires a contingent fee contract to be in writing and signed by both the attorney and the client.

Texas Government Code § 82.065 states that a contingent fee contract for legal services must be in writing and signed by the attorney and client. Rule 1.04(d) of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct adds that the agreement must state how the fee is figured, list any different percentage for settlement, trial or appeal, state which expenses come out of the recovery, and say whether those expenses are taken out before or after the fee is calculated. At the end of the case, the lawyer must give you a written statement showing how the money was divided.

Ask any lawyer you are thinking about hiring these questions before you sign:

• What percentage do you take, and does it change if a lawsuit is filed or the case is tried?
• Are case costs taken out before or after your percentage?
• Do I owe costs if we lose?
• Which Texas-licensed lawyer is responsible for my case?

For worked examples of how a settlement is divided, see how much a personal injury lawyer costs.

What to look for in a San Antonio personal injury lawyer

Check that the lawyer who will handle your case holds an active Texas license, ask who will do the day-to-day work, get the fee terms in writing, and ask whether the lawyer knows the local deadlines, such as San Antonio’s 90-day charter notice for claims against the City. If you prefer Spanish, make sure someone on the team speaks it.

No state agency ranks injury lawyers, so superlatives in search results are advertising. These checks tell you more:

• Texas license. Look up the lawyer on the State Bar of Texas lawyer search. Any firm, including ours, should tell you plainly which Texas-licensed lawyer is responsible for your case.
• Who does the work. Ask who will answer your calls, gather records and prepare you for a deposition.
• Local rules. A San Antonio lawyer should know San Antonio’s 90-day charter notice for claims against the City, the six-month Tort Claims Act notice for other government units, and how to get the CR-3 report.
• Where the firm is. Ask where the office is. We tell every Texas client up front that our office is in Los Angeles and that we have no office in San Antonio.
• Language. If you are more comfortable in Spanish, you should be able to talk with the team in Spanish.

More detail is in how to choose a personal injury lawyer and how long a personal injury case takes.

Recent San Antonio crashes we covered

We track serious crashes in San Antonio on our accident news blog, in English and Spanish. Recent posts include pedestrians killed on San Pedro Avenue and struck on Culebra Road, a fatal motorcycle crash on Cesar Chavez Boulevard, and a motorcycle and truck crash on I-10.

Each post explains what was reported and what evidence tends to matter:

• Oct. 24, 2026: pedestrian killed on San Pedro Avenue
• Oct. 5, 2026: pedestrian struck by a pickup on Culebra Road
• Sept. 28, 2026: fatal motorcycle crash on Cesar Chavez Boulevard
• Sept. 5, 2026: fatal rollover on Loop 1604
• Aug. 28, 2026: motorcycle and truck crash on I-10

If you or someone in your family was hurt in one of these crashes, call (310) 552-6959. We can talk in English or Spanish.

Common questions

Related pages

San Antonio store slip and fall lawyer · San Antonio burn injury lawyer · How to get a police report in San Antonio · How to get traffic camera footage in San Antonio · Texas truck accident lawyer · Is Texas a no-fault state?

Important: This page is general information, not legal or medical advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different; talk to a lawyer about yours. Texas cases are handled by the firm’s Texas-licensed attorneys, Joyce Ondich and John Efstathiou. Last reviewed: November 8, 2026.