When someone else's carelessness leaves you hurt, the hardest part is often not knowing where to turn. A San Antonio personal injury lawyer starts by answering the question on your mind: do you have a case, and what is it worth?
Cowen | Rodriguez | Peacock represents people with serious and life-changing injuries across San Antonio, Bexar County, and the rest of Texas. The firm handles crashes, dangerous-property claims, and defective-product cases, and it built its name on the kind of injuries that change a life.
Evidence fades and deadlines pass while you focus on healing. Early legal help protects both.
Call (210) 941-1301 for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we recover money for you.
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What Counts as a Personal Injury Case in Texas
A personal injury case arises when another person or company causes you harm through carelessness. The core question is whether someone failed a duty of care and that failure injured you. A San Antonio personal injury attorney reviews the facts to confirm whether a valid claim exists.
The Role of Negligence
Most personal injury claims rest on negligence. Negligence means a person or company owed a duty to act with reasonable care, broke that duty, and caused harm as a result. A driver who runs a light, a store that ignores a spill, or a maker that sells a defective product each may meet that definition.
When Another Party Is Responsible
Responsibility follows whoever created the danger. Sometimes that party is a single driver, and sometimes it is a company, a property owner, or multiple parties at once. Sorting out who is responsible and which insurance applies is the first real step in any injury claim.
Why Injured San Antonians Choose Cowen | Rodriguez | Peacock
Choosing a San Antonio injury lawyer comes down to trial readiness, focus, and how the firm treats you. Cowen | Rodriguez | Peacock prepares each case as if it ends in front of a jury, which shapes how insurers value a claim. The firm also keeps the work personal, from the first call to the last.
Trial Lawyers Who Prepare to Go to Court
The firm approaches every claim as a case that may reach a courtroom, not a file to settle cheaply. That readiness often moves an insurer's number, because a company weighs the risk of facing a prepared trial team. Preparation, not pressure, is what moves a case forward.
Board-Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law
Credentials matter when a case heads toward trial. Michael Cowen is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a certification that reflects significant courtroom experience in injury cases. It signals that the firm prepares to try a case when an offer falls short.
A Direct Line to Your Lawyer
At Cowen | Rodriguez | Peacock, you speak with an attorney, not a rotating intake desk. The firm answers questions in plain language and keeps you informed, because a serious injury claim is stressful enough without chasing updates.
No Fee Without a Recovery
The firm reviews injury cases at no charge and works on a contingency fee. A client pays no upfront cost and no hourly bill, and a fee applies only if the firm recovers money. Calls come in 24/7, in English and Spanish.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in San Antonio
Cowen | Rodriguez | Peacock handles a wide range of serious injury cases, with a focus on crashes and catastrophic harm. If your injury came from another party's carelessness, the firm likely handles that type of case. The categories below reflect the bulk of its work across San Antonio.
- Truck and 18-wheeler accidents, the firm's core focus
- Car and auto accidents, including rideshare crashes
- Brain, spinal cord, and other catastrophic injuries
- Wrongful death claims after a fatal incident
- Dangerous-property and defective-product claims
A short call clarifies whether your specific situation fits, and the firm says plainly when a case falls outside its work. The consultation costs nothing either way.
How a Personal Injury Claim Works in Texas
A personal injury claim moves through a few clear stages, from investigation to settlement or trial. Most cases resolve through a negotiated settlement, though preparing for trial often improves the result. Knowing the steps helps an injured person see where a case stands.
A typical injury claim moves through the stages below, from the first investigation to a final resolution.
- Investigation: the firm gathers evidence, records, and witness accounts
- Treatment and documentation: the medical picture forms and the losses become clear
- Demand: the firm presents the claim and supporting proof to the insurer
- Negotiation: the parties work toward a settlement figure
- Lawsuit and trial: if talks stall, the firm files suit and prepares for a jury
Most claims settle along the way, but a firm ready for step five tends to reach a stronger result at the earlier steps.
You focus on healing. Let our San Antonio personal injury lawyers handle the investigation, the insurer, and the paperwork. Call (210) 941-1301 for a free consultation, available 24/7 and in English or Spanish.
What a San Antonio Personal Injury Claim May Recover
A Texas personal injury claim may recover money for medical care, lost income, and the lasting effects of an injury. When the at-fault conduct is grossly negligent, Texas law also allows exemplary damages. The amount depends on the severity of the harm and the strength of the evidence.
Economic and Noneconomic Damages
A personal injury claim covers two broad kinds of loss. Economic damages put a dollar figure on bills and lost earnings, including future medical care and reduced earning capacity. Noneconomic damages account for the harm that carries no invoice, such as pain and suffering, lasting disability, and the parts of life an injury takes away.
Exemplary Damages in Gross Negligence Cases
Texas law adds a third category in the worst cases. Exemplary damages, also called punitive damages, may apply when the responsible party acted with gross negligence rather than ordinary carelessness. They punish conduct that showed extreme disregard for the safety of others, and they sit on top of the compensation for the injury.
How Long You Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Texas
Most personal injury claims in Texas must be filed within two years, but the deadline shifts depending on who caused the harm. A claim against a government entity carries a much shorter notice requirement, and a child's claim may pause for years. Confirming the right deadline early keeps a valid claim alive.
The deadline that applies depends on the type of claim and the party at fault. The table below shows the most common timelines in Texas.
| Type of claim | Deadline | Source |
| Most personal injury claims | Two years from the date of injury | Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003 |
| Claims against a city or government entity | Written notice within six months, and some cities require less | Texas Tort Claims Act § 101.101 |
| Claims for an injured child | Often paused until the child turns 18 | Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.001 |
Because these deadlines are strict and a missed one usually ends a claim, confirming the date that applies to your situation is worth an early call.
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San Antonio Personal Injury Questions Answered by Our Trial Lawyers
What if I was partly at fault for my injury?
Texas lets you recover under a comparative fault rule as long as you are 50 percent or less at fault, though your award drops by your share of blame. A person more than half at fault recovers nothing. Insurers often raise partial fault to lower a payout, so strong evidence matters from the start.
What if I was hurt on someone else's property?
A property owner who fails to fix or warn about a known hazard may be responsible for an injury that results. These claims, often called premises liability, turn on what the owner knew and whether they acted reasonably. A slip on an ignored spill or a fall on a broken stair may support a claim.
What if a defective product caused my injury?
A maker, distributor, or seller may be responsible when a defective product injures someone who used it as intended. These claims may point to a design flaw, a manufacturing error, or a missing safety warning. Preserving the product itself is often the most important early step.
How soon do I need to talk to a lawyer after an injury?
Sooner is better, because evidence fades and witnesses move on while a claim sits. An early call lets a lawyer preserve records, photos, and statements before they disappear, and it heads off mistakes with insurers. A free consultation carries no obligation, so waiting rarely helps.
Do I have a personal injury case?
You likely have a case if another party's carelessness caused you real harm, such as injuries, medical bills, or lost income. The core questions are whether someone owed you a duty of care, broke it, and caused the injury. A San Antonio personal injury lawyer reviews the facts at no charge and tells you plainly whether a claim holds up.
How much does a personal injury lawyer in San Antonio cost?
Cowen | Rodriguez | Peacock works on a contingency fee, so a client pays no upfront cost and no hourly billing. A fee applies only if the firm recovers money for you, taken as a percentage of the recovery. The first consultation is free, which means a case review costs nothing.
How long does a personal injury case take?
The timeline depends on the injury, the number of parties, and whether the case settles or goes to trial. Many claims resolve within several months to a year, while serious-injury cases run longer, because the full medical picture takes time to form before a claim reflects the true cost.
How much is my personal injury claim worth?
Value depends on the medical costs, lost income, the severity and permanence of the injury, and its effect on daily life. The available insurance also sets a practical limit. A lawyer builds the number by documenting each of these, rather than accepting an insurer's first offer.
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Find Out Where You Stand
A serious injury raises questions you never planned to ask, about bills, time off work, and whether the law is even on your side. You do not have to sort through it alone or guess at what your claim is worth.
Cowen | Rodriguez | Peacock fight for fair compensation for injured people and grieving families across San Antonio and Texas. A short, free conversation tells you where you stand and what your options look like.
Call (210) 941-1301 or reach us through our contact page for a free consultation. We answer the phone 24/7, take calls in English and Spanish, and charge no fee unless we recover money for you.
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Address: 6243 I-10 #801, San Antonio, TX 78201
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