Car Accidents in San Antonio

If you or a loved one has been injured in a vehicle crash, our experienced San Antonio car accident attorney can aggressively pursue the compensation you deserve.

High Risk of Serious Car Accidents

The risk of a car accident is high in San Antonio and other urban and rural areas of Texas, with many busy highways and city streets. While some are minor fender benders, others lead to serious, catastrophic, or fatal injuries. These incidents leave the victim and family facing astronomical medical bills and, in some cases, a life that is changed forever.

What Are the Traffic Crash Statistics for Texas?

The following traffic crash facts are provided by the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for the calendar in the most recently reported year:

250,335 people were injured in traffic crashes.
18,752 sustained severe injuries.
4,283 people were killed in motor vehicle accidents.
One reportable crash occurred every 56 seconds.
One person was injured every two minutes and six seconds.
One person was killed every two hours and three minutes.

What Are the Most Common Causes of Car Accidents?

Although car accidents have many contributing factors, some are more prevalent than others. The following are some of the most common causes of motor vehicle crashes:

Speeding: For more than 20 years, speeding has been involved in more than one-third of all motor vehicle fatalities, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The faster a vehicle travels, the more time and distance is required to stop, and the greater the impact of a collision.
Drunk driving: Alcohol consumption impairs judgment and reaction times. TXDOT reports that drunk driving deaths accounted for 25.45% of all traffic fatalities in Texas in 2023.
Distracted driving: Anything that diverts a driver’s attention away from operating a motor vehicle is a form of driver distraction. Driving behaviors such as texting, talking on the phone, checking emails or social media, adjusting the radio, eating, or grooming while driving can lead to serious accidents and injuries.
Aggressive driving: This combination of dangerous driving behaviors includes tailgating, weaving in and out of traffic, running red lights or stop signs, and failing to yield the right of way. Reckless or aggressive driving can lead to dangerous situations on the road.

What Are Some Common Types of Car Collisions?

Most car accident injuries and fatalities result from an impact with other vehicles. The following are some of the most common types of motor vehicle collisions:

Rear-end crashes: Rear-end collisions occur more frequently than any other type of car accident, as stated by NHTSA, accounting for approximately 29% of all traffic crashes. Many rear-end collisions happen because of distracted driving or following too closely.
Side-impact crashes: Also known as T-bone collisions, these accidents occur most frequently at intersections when drivers run red lights, stop signs, or fail to yield. When one vehicle strikes another at a 90° angle on or near the doors, it can cause serious injuries, as most vehicles have little reinforcement in those areas.
Sideswipe accidents: When one vehicle brushes against another, it is known as a sideswipe accident. This type of crash may be caused by lane drifting or failure to check blind spots before merging.
Head-on collisions: This deadly type of accident often involves wrong-way drivers on the wrong side of a highway exit ramp or a one-way street. Head-on collisions can occur when a vehicle crosses the median or into another lane.

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How Can a San Antonio Car Accident Lawyer Help?

After a serious car crash, our board-certified personal injury attorneys can thoroughly investigate your accident, collect evidence to support your claim, negotiate with insurance companies for fair compensation, and file a lawsuit if necessary. At Scheuerman Law Firm, we have extensive trial experience and a deep commitment to client success. Contact us if you or your loved one has been hurt in a car accident. We offer services in Spanish and English.