San Antonio Car Accident Lawyers
Experienced San Antonio Car Accident Lawyers – James Michael Shaw, Carabin & Shaw, P.C.
James Shaw is the managing partner of Carabin Shaw Law Firm and has been in that position for nearly 30 years. He leads a team of dedicated personal injury lawyers with expertise in car accident injuries and lawsuits. They are headquartered in San Antonio but can help clients in all areas of the state. Several lawyers in the firm, including Shaw, specialize in auto accident cases.
This experience combined with dedication to individual clients are just two reasons San Antonio residents turn to Carabin & Shaw, P.C. after car accidents:
- A sole dedication to personal injury victims
- Over $1 billion recovered for clients over the years
- Several verdicts and settlements worth well over $1 million, including $12.3 million for a car accident resulting in brain injury
- No fees for clients until they win
- Free initial consultations
- Availability 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
San Antonio Law Office
San Antonio victims of car accidents can find James Shaw and Carabin & Shaw, P.C. at their main office:
630 Broadway St.
San Antonio, TX 78215
When Should I Call a San Antonio Car Accident Lawyer?
You may be unsure about calling a lawyer after an accident. Your main focus is on getting better and putting your life back in order. There are certain situations after an accident in which it makes sense to at least contact and talk to a lawyer:
- Your injuries from the accident are severe and potentially permanent.
- You’ve suffered a permanent disfigurement from the accident.
- The insurance company is not offering a fair amount for your claim.
- You have significant medical bills and may have even more medical costs in the future.
- You can’t work and have been losing income.
- You may not be able to work again at the same job or at all.
- You think the other driver was negligent and are thinking about suing.
Most San Antonio car accident lawyers offer free case evaluations for clients, so there is no reason to call. You can get free advice and answers to your questions. You are not obligated to hire the firm.
Notable Car Accident Verdicts and Settlements from San Antonio
It’s important to look at examples of cases from the San Antonio area, not to predict the outcome of your case, but to see what is possible. The best outcomes, like these, result from working with an experienced, dedicated San Antonio car accident lawyer:
- In May 2016, a drunk driver struck the vehicle driven by Armando Guerrero III on Southwest Military Drive. The drunk driver was speeding and ran a red light. Guerrero suffered serious injuries to his face, spleen, and other abdominal organs, requiring surgery. His lawyer took his case to court and won a jury verdict of more than $60 million.[1]
- A driver employed by the city of San Antonio caused a car accident in 2018 that resulted in permanent injuries to John Brubeck. He was also left with physical disfigurement. Brubeck and his lawyers sued the driver and the city, alleging the driver was speeding and driving recklessly. The city settled with Brubeck for over $200,000.[2]
- Another case resulted in the city settling with an injured party for about $200,000. A San Antonio police officer was driving a city vehicle with the mayor as a passenger in April 2015. The vehicle struck a car. Several people in that car had injuries, but Tomekia Brown suffered permanent brain damage due to the crash. Her lawyers helped get the settlement from the city.[3]
- A rear-end accident in 2012 in San Antonio resulted in permanent disabilities in Jesse Rivera Jr, seven at the time. He needs permanent care as a result of the brain damage suffered in the accident. The Rivera family sued the carmakers, Audi AG and Volkswagen Group, after the back seat of the Audi A4 collapsed in the accident, causing the boy’s head injury and resulting in brain damage. A Bexar County jury awarded damages in the amount of $124.5 million.[4]
Before you make any decisions about how to proceed after a car accident, contact a lawyer. Firms and attorneys specializing in these types of cases can look over your case for free, offer advice, and represent you if you take legal action. You’ll get a better outcome with this representation.