San Antonio Car Wreck Attorney.
San Antonio Car Wreck Attorney Genaro R. Cortez helps people who are hurt car in crashes caused by bad drivers. We do this by asking the bad driver’s insurance company to pay for the car crash. In many cases, the insurance company will pay a fair amount. But if they don’t, then we will file a suit on your behalf and ask a jury to award you a fair amount to cover your injuries.
The good news is that many of these cases get worked out without a trial. But at the same time, the value of your settlement will depend on how hard your attorney fights for you. And that is how we help you after a car wreck in San Antonio.
Namely, we will work up your case to make sure you get a top settlement offer. We do this by gathering your medical bills, getting sworn statements from your doctors, and sending demand letters to the insurance company requesting a just settlement. If the insurance company denies your request or makes you a low offer, then we will file suit and push your case to trial.
What are problems that come up in car wreck cases?
One of the biggest problems that comes up in a car wreck case is that the person who caused the wreck does not have the money to pay for the accident. This usually happens when the bad driver does not have insurance. Or in the alternative, he has minimum-liability insurance that is not enough to pay for all the car wreck damages.
Nevertheless, you may have other options to help you financially recover from the accident. Two options to consider are Uninsured Motorist (UM) claims and Underinsured Motorist (UIM) claims. UM and UIM protection maybe part of your insurance coverage.
To find out if you have this type of coverage, review your insurance policy. Or you can call your insurance carrier and ask them if you do. They will tell you if you do and the amount of coverage you have.
If you have UM or UIM coverage and the bad driver cannot pay for the accident, then we can help you file a claim with your insurance carrier. This will not hurt your insurance rates. And it can help you pay for your medical bills, car repairs, and lost wages.
Another problem is that sometimes a drunk driver causes a wreck that badly hurts or kills someone. If this is the case, then you maybe able to sue the bar that overserved the drunk driver. These are Texas Dram Shop cases. And if you are hit by a drunk driver, then we can help you recover damages from the bar that over served the drunk driver.
What types of car wreck cases do you handle?
We handle the following types of cases:
- Low-impact crashes (fender-bender cases);
- 18-wheeler wrecks;
- Commercial vehicle accidents;
- Texas Dram Shop suits;
- Drunk driver crashes; and
- Underinsured and Uninsured cases.
How can you help me after a car accident?
We can help you by doing the following:
- Filing a claim with the bad driver’s insurance company;
- Preparing a demand package asking the bad driver’s insurance company to pay for the accident;
- Filing a lawsuit if the insurance company won’t pay;
- Negotiating a settlement with the other side;
- Help getting your car fixed;
- Preparing for and helping settle your case at mediation; and
- Taking your case to trial and asking a jury to award a fair amount in your case.
What should I do after a car wreck?
- If someone is hurt or killed, then call 911.
- If no one is hurt or killed, then call police and file a police report.
- Get the other driver’s information. You can take a picture of the other motorist’s driver’s license and proof of insurance.
- Take pictures of the accident and the location of the accident. Make sure to include stop signs and traffic signals in your photos.
- Talk to witnesses and take notes.
- File a claim with the negligent driver’s insurance company.
- Schedule a visit with your doctor to make sure you are ok.
- Consult with an attorney.
Call today and speak with a San Antonio Car Wreck Attorney about your case.
If you are hurt in a car wreck caused by a bad driver, then call me today. I will evaluate your case and help you move forward. Further, my goal for every case is to make sure each client gets treated fairly by the insurance company. Finally, I will do everything possible to get the best result in your case.