Even if you didn’t cause the crash, the steps you take right after a car accident are critical to protecting your health and your legal rights:

✅ Check for injuries and move to safety if you can.
✅ Call 911—request medical help if needed and get a police report on file.
✅ Exchange information with the other driver, including their name, contact info, insurance, and license plate.
✅ Don’t admit fault or apologize—your words can be used against you later.
✅ Report the accident to your insurance company.
✅ Watch for delayed symptoms—some injuries take hours or days to show up.
✅ Contact a personal injury lawyer to protect your rights and help deal with insurance companies.

You don’t have to handle the aftermath alone—especially when the accident wasn’t your fault.

You should consider hiring a car accident lawyer if you’ve suffered serious injuries, significant vehicle damage, or if there’s any dispute about who was at fault. Insurance companies often try to minimize payouts—and without legal representation, you may settle for less than you deserve.

If the accident was minor and there are no injuries, you may not need a lawyer. But in any complex or high-stakes case, having an experienced attorney on your side helps protect your rights and maximize your compensation.

If you were hurt because of someone else’s negligence—whether in a car crash, at work, or on unsafe property—you may have a valid personal injury claim. Under Texas law, you can seek compensation for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and more.

At Cesar Ornelas Law, we review your case for free and only get paid if we win. There’s no risk in reaching out, and you won’t owe anything upfront.

Yes—medical expenses are typically a major part of any personal injury settlement. This includes reimbursement for hospital bills, surgery, rehab, medications, and other treatment related to your injury. A strong legal team will also factor in future medical costs, not just current ones.

Whether your injury was caused by a car crash, truck accident, motorcycle wreck, or even an aviation incident, you deserve full compensation for the care you need—now and down the line.

Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, typically taking around 33% (or one-third) of your settlement. This means you pay nothing upfront—your attorney only gets paid if you win. In some cases, the percentage may be negotiable depending on the complexity of your case.

Settlements are typically paid in one of two ways: a lump sum, where you receive the full amount at once, or a structured settlement, where the money is paid out over time in scheduled installments. Sometimes, a case may involve a combination of both—an upfront payment followed by ongoing monthly disbursements. The structure depends on the terms negotiated in your case and what works best for your long-term needs.

We don’t just handle cases—we fight to change lives. While many firms churn through claims, we focus on serious injury cases that require strategy, grit, and results.

Cesar Ornelas Law has experience with everything from car and truck accidents to oil field injuries, brain trauma, wrongful death, and more. We’ve helped clients across Texas and the U.S. recover from life-altering injuries caused by someone else’s negligence.

So, what sets us apart?

✅ We’re based in San Antonio, but we fight for clients nationwide.
✅ We don’t use a one-size-fits-all strategy—your case gets a custom approach.
✅ We take on the hard cases—and win.

If you’ve been hurt due to someone else’s poor decisions, don’t settle for a firm that treats you like a file. Contact Cesar Ornelas Law and let us help you fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.