Rodriguez Trial Law

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Year founded: 1994

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• Automobile and Motorcycle Injuries

  • With more than 50 years of combined experience, our attorneys have unmatched experience helping South Texans facing serious injuries and financial burdens following car accidents. Our legal team takes on all legal aspects of personal injury claims, giving our clients the time and freedom to make their recovery and health their top priority.

    Anytime negligence is a cause of an accident — a driver who has been drinking, texting, or was distracted in any other way — we will do everything possible to help our clients with their financial recovery.

    We have a record of success helping accident victims throughout South Texas recover compensation for lost wages, pain and suffering, and their full medical costs.

• Automobile Injury

  • An accident can result in more than immediate hospital bills. You or your loved one may face expensive rehabilitation, costly prescription drugs, the financial stress that comes from being unable to work and other effects that come simply from being unable to enjoy your life.

    Fidel Rodriguez, Jr., and the rest of our team of attorneys have decades of combined experience helping our clients recover compensation for:

    • Medical expenses, including hospital bills and rehabilitation costs
    • Lost income and loss of earning potential
    • Physical and emotional pain and suffering

    Our clients’ financial security is important to us, and we fight aggressively to help them move on from the financial burdens that an accident can bring.

    Does Your Firm Handle My Case?

    Our firm represents clients injured in many types of motor vehicle accidents in South Texas. These include:

    • 18-Wheeler Collisions and Other Truck Accidents
    • Car accidents
    • Drunk Driving Accidents
    • Underinsured and Uninsured Motorist Claims
    • Texting and Cellphone Accidents
    • Motorcycle Accidents
    • Pedestrian Accidents

    How Quickly Can You Resolve My Case?

    Every case depends on many factors, including the extent of your physical injuries and any other property damage, and the degree of negligence of the other party.

    While there is no set timeline for how quickly we can resolve cases for our clients, we do everything possible to help them move forward as soon as possible. We are experienced trial lawyers at heart, and we never hesitate to take a negligent driver all the way to court when our clients’ physical and financial health is on the line. We also know there are times when a quick settlement is in a client’s best interest, and we will never hesitate to pursue a settlement when it can be completed swiftly without shortchanging a client.

    How Do I Speak with a Lawyer?

    We welcome you to contact our firm to speak with one of our experienced San Antonio accident attorneys in a free consultation. Call 210-610-8545 or send an email. Se Habla Español.

• Automotive Defects

  • When you are involved in a car accident, your first thought may be that the other driver is at fault. While that may be true in some cases, the cause might not be either driver but the car one of them was driving. In 2012 alone, auto defects resulted in 134 vehicle recalls involving more than nine million vehicles — that’s a large number of unsafe vehicles on the road. The experienced attorneys at Rodriguez Trial Law can help you uncover the cause of your accident and determine if an auto defect is to blame.

    Common Auto Defects

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration puts auto defects into two categories: safety-related and nonsafety-related. Nonsafety-related defects include a faulty radio or air conditioner or a part that rusts. Safety-related defects usually affect:

    • Steering components – These may break or separate.
    • Fuel systems – Fuel system problems can cause fires and explosions.
    • Air bags – Faulty air bag systems may deploy by accident.
    • Accelerator controls – Accelerator problems can cause runaway vehicles and high-speed crashes.
    • Engine-cooling fan blades – Blades that separate can injure anyone working on the vehicle.
    • Wiring systems – Shorts can cause fires or loss of lighting systems, such as headlights.
    • Seats or seat backs – Seat failure can cause a seat to collapse or fail unexpectedly.
    • Wheels or tires – Tire defects can cause blowouts or accidents.
    • Child safety seats – Child seats should be recalled when any part poses a risk of injury in a crash or otherwise.

    Aren’t Defective Cars or Parts Always Recalled?            

    Not every defect prompts a recall, so you or another driver may have a faulty part in your vehicle and never be notified about it. Recalls are only issued after several similar issues are reported with the same make or model of vehicle, those reports are sufficient to warrant an investigation, the investigation reveals that one part or issue is responsible for all of the problems, and the car or part maker agrees to conduct a recall.

    Call A Fast-Acting San Antonio Law Firm to Recover Damages for Your Auto Defect Accident

    When you suspect that a faulty vehicle or part has caused injury to you or a loved one, you need attorneys who are experienced in gathering evidence, reviewing accident records and obtaining expert witnesses to testify on your behalf.

    With more than 50 years of combined experience in auto defect cases, the attorneys at Rodriguez Trial Law fight for you. Call us at (210) 610-8545 or contact our attorneys online about your auto defect injury case today.

• Bicycle Accidents

  • In a split-second, a leisurely walk down or across a street can become a life-changing event. Pedestrians do not have the protection that motor vehicles provide. The force of the impact leads to catastrophic injuries and fatalities; sadly, the most common outcome of pedestrian accidents.

    Pedestrians who follow crossing laws can still find themselves injured by the negligent driver of a car or tractor-trailer. In spite of abiding by a “walk” signal or walking within a designated crosswalk, a driver speeding, texting, or operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs can cause catastrophic injuries or death.

    The Need for Immediate Legal Representation Following A Pedestrian Accidents

    At Rodriguez Trial Law our client’s financial security is a top priority. We aggressively fight to protect the rights of pedestrians and their families following an accident. Our team of attorneys possesses decades of combined experience in maximizing compensation while minimizing financial burdens for:

    • Immediate and long-term medical expenses, including hospital bills, rehabilitation and other costs
    • Lost income and loss of earning potential
    • Pain and suffering
    • Mental anguish
    • Physical impairment
    • Disfigurement

    Personal injury claims require in-depth investigations, oftentimes with the help of accident reconstructionist and other experts. We also work with doctors and life-care planners to determine the full extent of the injuries and the expenses involved, from prescription drugs to rehabilitation.

    
    

• Brain Injury

  • As your family begins the process of dealing with the aftermath of your loved one’s accident, there is likely one question that you keep coming back to: How will we get the money required to provide our loved one with the care he or she will need?

    If your loved one’s injuries include brain injuries (often referred to as traumatic brain injury, or TBI), he or she will likely have long-term care and other needs that will require extensive financial resources. Rodriguez Trial Law has a team of personal injury attorneys experienced in representing people with catastrophic injuries and getting results. You will need serious legal help to ensure your loved one gets the proper care (and the money to pay for it), and our firm is here to help you obtain the necessary compensation as quickly as possible.

    Legal Help for Accident Victims with Brain Damage, Concussions and Other Head Injuries

    Serious and potentially permanent brain damage is a possibility any time a foreign object enters the brain or the skull is partially shattered. This can happen as a result of a/an:

    • Motor Vehicle Accidents
    • Oil Field Injuries
    • Construction Accidents
    • Defective Products
    • Slip-and-Fall Accidents
    • Tire Blowouts
    • Defective Tires
    • Motorcycle Accidents

    As one of the most established personal injury firms in South Texas, we have access to the medical experts, vocational experts and accident specialists whose expertise contribute to strong cases for compensation. Combined with our serious litigation and negotiation skills, we help our clients win compensation for:

    • Direct medical costs, such as hospitalization and any required surgical procedures
    • Rehabilitation
    • Long-term care needs for victims with permanent injuries
    • Pain and suffering

• Catastrophic Injuries

  • The personal injury attorneys of Rodriguez Trial Law have established themselves over five decades of combined experience as serious lawyers for serious injuries. If your loved one is facing life-changing, permanent injuries following an accident, we want to help you hold the negligent parties responsible for their actions.

    Contact us as soon as possible to begin building your case for compensation. Hablamos español.

    Why Does My Family Need A Lawyer for My Loved One’s Permanent Injuries?

    While it’s likely the last thing you want to think about as your loved one begins the process of medical recovery and rehabilitation, the fact is that catastrophic injuries can result in devastating costs for the entire family. Minor injuries may require little more than a day or two in the hospital and prescription costs. Permanent injuries, by contrast, often result in expensive lifetime care costs like physical therapy, nurse care and lifetime prescription needs.

    By having your loved one’s case handled by our experienced attorneys, you can have peace of mind that we will do the work necessary to determine the full extent of your loved one’s medical needs for the months and years to come. We work with medical and vocational experts and accident reconstructionist to get a complete picture of our clients’ medical needs. Once we have arrived at the estimated costs of their injuries, we then aggressively pursue compensation through settlement negotiations or at trial.

    Our firm represents people with all types of severe and even permanent injuries, which can include:

    • Brain injuries
    • Spinal Cord Injuries
    • Burn Injuries

    If your loved one died as a result of his or her injuries, we can determine whether you can file a wrongful death claim to recover compensation for treatment while your loved one was alive.

• Construction Accidents

  • Every construction worker knows that a certain amount of risk goes along with the job. When an injury-causing accident is caused by negligence, however, workers shouldn’t have to deal with the financial consequences by themselves.

    Our firm is one of the most trusted in South Texas for personal injury claims. Our attorneys and staff come from hardworking families — the same kind of families who seek our help when they or their loved ones are injured at work. We want to make the legal process as easy and stress-free as possible. Most importantly, we want to help our clients get the compensation they deserve.

    In construction accident-related claims, thorough case preparation is essential. Our attorneys are highly experienced trial lawyers — founding attorney Fidel Rodriguez, Jr., has been a board-certified personal injury trial lawyer for nearly 30 years — and we give each case the attention it would require if it were going to trial. This means that we always give our clients the best chance possible of receiving full compensation for their medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages.

• Dram Shop / Liquor Liability

  • When our clients have been injured in drunk driving accidents, we pursue injury claims against the parties responsible for the life-changing events. While the impaired driver is held accountable in both civil and criminal matters, we do not stop there. The owners of bars, restaurants and liquor stores whose employees continued to serve intoxicated patrons can be deemed responsible as well.

    Significant profits can be made from liquor sales. However, when revenues replace responsibilities for community safety, the attorneys at Rodriguez Trial Law build fact-based and compelling dram shop injury claims.

    Overcoming the Challenges of Dram Shop/Liquor Liability Claims for Our Clients

    Texas laws that hold establishments that knowingly serve liquor to already intoxicated patrons responsible have changed over the years. While bars and restaurants can still be held accountable for drunk driving accidents, their negligence is measured by a different standard than the impaired driver who left their establishment.

    Drivers have a duty of care to other drivers. So do establishments that serve liquor to customers who drove to and drive from their locations. Our focus on maximizing compensation means that we will explore all sources. That includes investigating the events that led up to the accident, including where the responsible driver was prior to getting behind the wheel of the car while impaired. To do this, we must be fully informed of all current laws dealing with the serving of alcohol to intoxicated patrons.

    Do not assume that the criminal justice system will provide the real justice you need. Take action and contact Rodriguez Trial Law.

• Drunk Driving Accidents

  • We Help You Recover Maximum Damages in DWI Injury Cases

    Texas led the nation in drunk driving fatalities in 2009 and 2010. While the Texas criminal justice system arrests and convicts drunk drivers, victims and their families receive no compensation from a criminal case. To obtain fair compensation, you must either negotiate a favorable settlement with the drunk driver’s insurance company or pursue a civil lawsuit. A San Antonio drunk driving accidents attorney can protect your rights whether at the negotiating table or in a court of law. Rodriguez Trial Law focuses our practice on accident and injury cases and has helped numerous people recover damages from drunk driving accidents.

    Building A Case in A Drunk Driving Accidents
    Drunk driving is a problem throughout the United States, and authorities generally prove drunk driving through the use of a blood alcohol content test registering at .08 percent or higher. Drinking and driving is a form of negligence under personal injury law, which means that the driver breached the duty of care owed to other drivers. All drivers owe other drivers a duty of care. They must obey traffic laws, try to avoid accidents and demonstrate a level of responsibility that a court would expect of reasonable drivers on the road. When our personal injury attorneys discover that your accident was caused by an intoxicated driver, this fact points to negligence and forms grounds for a civil case.

    We carefully follow the drunk driver’s criminal case, noting evidence provided and the case’s progress. We investigate whether the driver has repeat driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses, which helps us substantiate negligence. In addition to pursuing damages for medical costs, pain and suffering, and lost wages, we may be able to pursue punitive damages in extreme cases. Courts award punitive damages when actions are particularly flagrant, and they want to send a strong message to deter future similar conduct.

• Gas Explosion

  • It only takes a second for a job site to turn into chaos after a blowout, other explosion or fire.

    Workers in the Eagle Ford Oil Shale are exposed to potentially dangerous working conditions on a daily basis. As oil drilling activities in South Texas increase, so too does the possibility that something will go wrong and result in serious injuries or worse: More than 18,000 Texas oil workers suffered serious injuries between 2008 and 2013, and 65 workers lost their lives in 2012 alone.

    At Rodriguez Trial Law we believe that serious injuries deserve serious representation. We have a team of experienced attorneys with more than 50 years of combined experience. As a South Texas-based firm, we believe in fighting for hardworking people in our communities, and when workers suffer serious oil field injuries, we are here to help them get the compensation they deserve.

    Holding Parties Accountable for Negligence on the Eagle Ford Shale | Representing Workers Have you been injured in West Texas and the Permian Basin?

    Anytime you are working with high-pressure oil and gas wells, there is the potential for catastrophic accidents that cause serious, even life-changing injuries.

    Our firm represents workers who may be injured due to:

    • Blunt force trauma during a blowout
    • Mechanical failure resulting in loss of limbs
    • Oil well fires causing burn injuries
    • Exposure to oil, gas and other toxic substances during a blowout

    These injuries result in more than extensive, often long-term medical care needs. They can keep workers off the job for weeks or months at a time, and many workers may be unable to return to the same job, resulting in a lower income-earning potential. When we represent an injured oil worker, we aggressively seek to fully compensate our client for these financial losses, as well as pain and suffering that follow these severe accidents.

• Motor Vehicle Accidents

  • Every case depends on many factors, including the extent of your physical injuries and any other property damage, and the degree of negligence of the other party.

    While there is no set timeline for how quickly we can resolve cases for our clients, we do everything possible to help them move forward as soon as possible. We are experienced trial lawyers at heart, and we never hesitate to take a negligent driver all the way to court when our clients’ physical and financial health is on the line. We also know there are times when a quick settlement is in a client’s best interest, and we will never hesitate to pursue a settlement when it can be completed swiftly without shortchanging a client.

    We welcome you to contact our firm to speak with one of our experienced San Antonio accident attorneys in a free consultation. Call 210-610-8545 or send an email. Se Habla Español.

• Oilfield Injuries

  • Workers in all industries deserve to know that they are not being exposed to negligent or reckless conditions on the job. This is especially true for oil workers of the Eagle Ford Shale, who everyday face potentially dangerous working conditions to provide for themselves and their families.

    At Rodriguez Trial Law we are serious attorneys for hardworking people with serious injuries. If you or a loved one is an oil worker injured on the job and thinks negligence played a part, we want to be sure that you collect the full compensation you are entitled to.

    Call 210-610-8545. Hablamos español.

    Have you been injured in a work accident in Eagle Ford Shale and The Permian Basin? 

    Learn How We Can Help.

    There are countless ways that an oil worker can become the victim of negligence on the job. We handle all cases for workers on the Eagle Ford Shale, including:

    • Oil Drilling Accidents
    • Oil field Truck Accidents
    • Blowouts and Explosions
    • Pipeline Explosions
    • Oil Company and Contractor Negligence

    Our attorneys regularly handle cases that involve personal injury claims. Our firm can also represent the families of workers killed due to workplace negligence.

    When it comes to compensation, we can help our clients collect for:

    • Medical expenses
    • Physical and mental pain and suffering
    • Lost income
    • Reduced earning capacity

    Never assume that compensation is out of reach. According to the Houston Chronicle, more than 18,000 oil workers suffered serious injuries between 2008 and 2013, and 65 oil and gas workers lost their jobs in 2012 alone.

• Personal Injury Accidents

  • For most accident victims, the injuries and physical pain that result are only the tip of the iceberg. Extended hospitalization and rehab may make it impossible to return to work right away. This, combined with crushing medical bills, can put entire families in jeopardy, and make it difficult if not impossible to enjoy life.

    If you are living this experience, you shouldn’t have to also deal with the legal process alone to get the compensation you deserve. With our firm, you won’t have to. We have a team of highly experienced personal injury attorneys — including a board-certified personal injury trial lawyer — who know that our clients are counting on us to get them fair compensation as quickly as possible. We are hardworking attorneys for hardworking South Texans, and we can put our experience to use in your case, too.

    Learn more about the personal injury claims process, or call (210) 610-8545 now to schedule a free consultation.

    Can You Handle My Case?

    If you were injured in any accident caused at least partially by someone else’s negligence, we may be able to help you. We handle claims for:

    • Motor vehicle accidents
    • Defective product injuries
    • Premises liability cases
    • Construction accidents

    Our firm has significant experience representing clients with catastrophic injuries, including permanent brain damage and spinal cord injuries. However serious your or your loved one’s injuries are, however, we will put together the strongest case possible to help you recover for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

• Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
• Slip and Fall Accidents

  • Property owners have a responsibility to ensure the well-being of their patrons. Whether they own an apartment building, supermarket or parking lot, safety must come first. Falling short of maintenance, repair and upkeep puts all visitors at risk.

    Slippery surfaces, poorly installed handrails and inadequate lighting present an unreasonable harm where reasonable care must come first. Floors and aisles must be free of liquids that create slippery services and other obstructions and debris.

    Holding Property Owners Accountable for Slip-And-Fall Injuries

    In the moments following a slip-and-fall accident, you need to take important and proactive steps if you are able. Get names of property owners and managers, along with any witnesses to the accident. Using a smartphone to take pictures of the accident scene and your injuries helps document the dangerous surroundings and the outcome of a property owner’s negligence.

    While immediate medical attention is vital, legal representation is important before making any statements to insurance adjusters. At Rodriguez Trial Law we move quickly to meet with you, visit the accident scene, and build a strong, fact-based premises liability claim that maximizes compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

• Spinal Cord Injury

  • Few things are more devastating for a family than learning that a loved one suffered a permanent, life-changing injury in an accident. While you and your family likely have many questions and concerns following your loved one’s accident, our attorneys believe that you shouldn’t have to worry about getting adequate compensation for his or her medical care and pain and suffering.

    Our firm is one of the most established South Texas personal injury firms for handling catastrophic injuries. Founding attorney Fidel Rodriguez, Jr., is a board-certified personal injury trial lawyer, and together our attorneys have more than five decades of combined experience. We have a reputation for being serious with negligent parties and their lawyers. We are serious attorneys for serious injuries, and we can help you collect the compensation your loved one is entitled to.

    Compassionate Legal Help for Paralyzed Accident Victims

    Spinal cord injuries are categorized as either complete or incomplete. Complete injuries result in paralysis as the brain cannot send signals below the area of the injury. By contrast, victims may have limited use of areas below an incomplete injury.

    These types of injuries can occur as a result of a/an:

    • Motor Vehicle Accidents
    • Construction Accidents
    • Oil Field Accidents
    • Tire Blowouts
    • Defective Tires
    • Slip-and-fall Accidents

    Because our firm is composed of experienced trial lawyers, we will approach every case under the assumption that it will go to trial. By taking this approach, we make sure that our clients are in the strongest possible position to receive full compensation for their medical injuries as well as lost wages, reduced earning capacity and even pain and suffering.

    If your loved one suffered life-altering injuries, we can help you figure out if you are likely to succeed in a wrongful death suit.

• Truck Accidents

  • Few motor vehicle accidents are more traumatizing than those involving 18-wheelers or other large vehicles. So if a truck wreck has left you or a loved one with severe injuries and unsure of how to get the compensation you deserve, our firm is here to help.

    Injured in an 18-Wheeler Accident in South Texas?
    Get Experienced, Aggressive Legal Help.

     

    An experienced lawyer can make a difference in any personal injury claim. Therefore, it is imperative to have an experienced legal team in your corner to get you fair compensation for your injuries. We have years of experience assisting individuals and families navigate the legal system to move past their injuries and get their lives back in order.

    There are many causes of collisions involving large trucks. Some include:

    • Truck Driver Error
    • Fatigued Driver
    • Distracted Driver
    • Impaired Driver
    • Negligently Maintained Equipment
    • Defective Truck Parts
    • 18-Wheeler State & Federal Regulations Violations

    In cases involving truck wrecks, effective evidence gathering can make the difference between a successful and unsuccessful claim. Our attorneys have experienced trial lawyers, and not only know how to quickly gather important evidence like driver logs, maintenance records, and employment files but use it strategically to build the strongest possible case.

    Schedule A Free Consultation Today | Hablamos Español

    We have an office in San Antonio to help clients throughout South Texas. To speak with an experienced truck accident attorney, contact Rodriguez Trial Law now by email or call
    (210) 985-9344.

• Uninsured Motorist Accidents

  • The stress you feel following a motor vehicle accident — in addition to the physical pain you are experiencing — increases significantly when you discover that the driver who caused your accident is not insured. Sometimes the other driver may be underinsured. This is usually when the injuries and damages suffered by you or a loved one far exceed the other driver’s insurance policy coverage.

    While you may assume that your options are limited, if not nonexistent, our attorneys are vigilant in finding other sources to compensate you for the injuries you have suffered.

    Explore Your Options

    At Rodriguez Trial Law we employ all of our experience and resources toward maximizing compensation for our clients so they can recover from their injuries. If you are facing costly medical bills and unable to work, our job is to reduce the financial strains that follow:

    • Car Accidents
    • Drunk Driving Accidents
    • Texting and Cellphone Accidents
    • 18-Wheeler Collisions/Truck Accidents
    • Motorcycle Accidents
    • Pedestrian Accidents

    Uninsured drivers gamble by operating their vehicles without coverage. If caught driving without insurance, they face criminal consequences that include fines and license suspension. However, if they cause an accident that results in serious injuries, they also need to be held accountable in civil claims.

    If you are involved in a collision with a motorist who lacks adequate insurance to cover accident-related costs, we can pursue a claim against your insurance company if you have uninsured motorist (UIM) coverage. We spend time with you to review your insurance policy and identify the coverage options available to you for medical bills and repair costs.

    While most personal injury claims are filed against insurance companies, legal actions are directed specifically against uninsured drivers. The process is complicated and frustrating and requires a skilled and knowledgeable attorney to secure the best possible outcome.

Awards

• Super Lawyer - Top 100 Texas
• Super Lawyers - 15 Plus Years
• Best Lawyers - 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
• Lawyer of the Year - Best Lawyers - Personal Injury Litigation Plaintiffs - 2025
• Best Law Firm Ranked by Best Lawyers - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Tier 1 - 2025

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