After an Accident
After an Injury in San Juan: Know Your Rights
Injured in San Juan? Texas law gives you specific rights and deadlines. Here's what to do and how to protect your claim from day one.
Quick answer
If you're injured in San Juan because of someone else's negligence — a crash, a fall on unsafe property, or a workplace hazard — Texas law gives you the right to seek compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. Get medical care, document what happened, avoid giving the insurer a recorded statement, and act within the two-year deadline. A free consultation costs nothing and protects your rights early.
Your core rights after a San Juan injury
When someone else's negligence causes your injury, Texas law gives you the right to pursue compensation from the at-fault party and their insurer. That includes your medical expenses, lost wages, and non-economic harm like pain and suffering. You also have the right to be represented by a lawyer of your choosing and to refuse an unfair early settlement.
Steps that protect your claim
- See a doctor promptly and follow the treatment plan.
- Document the scene, your injuries, and who was responsible.
- Report the incident — to police, the property owner, or your employer.
- Keep records of bills, missed work, and how the injury affects you.
- Don't give the other insurer a recorded statement before talking to a lawyer.
Different injuries, different deadlines
Most Texas personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the injury. But some have much shorter notice requirements — for example, claims involving a city, county, or other government entity can require formal notice in as little as a few months, and many Texas cities impose charter deadlines of 90 days or less. Because San Juan injuries can involve public property or vehicles, it's important to confirm your deadline early.
How a local attorney protects those rights
A San Juan injury attorney preserves evidence before it disappears, deals with the insurance company so you don't have to, and makes sure no deadline slips by. Chris Sanchez and his bilingual team are available 24/7 and work on contingency, so protecting your rights costs you nothing up front.
Frequently asked questions
What if my injury happened on someone's property in San Juan?
If you were hurt because a property owner failed to keep the premises reasonably safe — a wet floor, broken stair, or poor lighting — you may have a premises-liability claim. Texas property owners owe a duty of care to lawful visitors. We can evaluate whether your situation qualifies.
I might be partly at fault — can I still recover in Texas?
Possibly. Texas uses modified comparative fault: you can still recover as long as you're not more than 50% responsible, though your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. Don't assume you have no case — let a lawyer evaluate it.
Injured? Let's talk today.
Free case review. No fee unless we win.