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San Antonio, TX · Wrongful death · 2026

Top-Ranked Wrongful Death Lawyers in San Antonio

A wrongful death claim lets certain family members recover damages when someone dies because of another person's negligence. Who can file, and for what, is set by each state's law.
Updated September 25, 202621 firms evaluatedHow we rank

The ranking

Top San Antonio wrongful death lawyers

This is the overall personal injury ranking for San Antonio. Confirm a firm handles wrongful death cases before you hire.

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    Carabin & Shaw

    4.91.2K Google reviews· San Antonio

    Google Maps position: #1 for "personal injury attorney", #1 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    1.0
    Score
    95.0/100
    Call (210) 796-1083Google Maps
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    Hill Law Firm Accident and Injury Lawyers

    4.9204 Google reviews· San Antonio

    Google Maps position: #6 for "personal injury attorney", #2 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    4.0
    Score
    87.4/100
    Call (210) 960-3939Google Maps
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    Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C.

    4.81.3K Google reviews· San Antonio

    Google Maps position: #2 for "personal injury attorney", #4 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    3.0
    Score
    85.3/100
    Call (210) 405-7039Google Maps
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    George Salinas Injury Lawyers

    4.9478 Google reviews· San Antonio

    Google Maps position: #7 for "personal injury attorney", #3 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    5.0
    Score
    85.0/100
    Call (210) 941-4145Google Maps
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    Thompson Law

    5.0299 Google reviews· San Antonio

    Google Maps position: #8 for "personal injury attorney", #5 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    6.5
    Score
    84.9/100
    Call (210) 880-6020Google Maps
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    Texas Law Guns, Injury & Accident Lawyers

    4.8908 Google reviews· San Antonio

    Google Maps position: #3 for "personal injury attorney", #6 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    4.5
    Score
    81.7/100
    Call (210) 972-3771Google Maps
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    Crosley Law

    5.0374 Google reviews· San Antonio

    Google Maps position: #10 for "personal injury attorney", #11 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    10.5
    Score
    75.1/100
    Call (210) 529-3000Google Maps
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    San Antonio Personal Injury Lawyers

    5.0119 Google reviews· San Antonio

    Google Maps position: #4 for "personal injury attorney", #17 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    10.5
    Score
    73.9/100
    Call (210) 999-5033Google Maps
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    The Major Law Firm Injury and Accident Attorneys

    5.0135 Google reviews· San Antonio

    Google Maps position: #12 for "personal injury attorney", #10 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    11.0
    Score
    72.8/100
    Call (210) 871-9002Google Maps
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    Pelaez Law Firm, Crash Angels

    4.9244 Google reviews· San Antonio

    Google Maps position: #13 for "personal injury attorney", #7 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    10.0
    Score
    72.4/100
    Call (210) 801-9314Google Maps

Map positions, ratings and review counts: Google, recorded September 25, 2026. How we rank

Know this

What makes wrongful death cases different

  • 1

    Only certain relatives or the estate's representative can file, depending on state law.

  • 2

    Filing deadlines for wrongful death can differ from ordinary injury deadlines.

  • 3

    Damages can include lost financial support, funeral costs and loss of companionship.

Checklist

Evidence to save now

  • Death certificate
  • Police, accident or incident reports
  • Medical records from the final injury or illness
  • Proof of income and financial support
  • Funeral and burial bills

Before you sign

Questions to ask a lawyer

  1. 1.Who in our family has the right to file in this state?
  2. 2.How do you handle a wrongful death claim alongside the estate?
  3. 3.What is your contingency fee and how are costs handled?
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Texas

Rules that affect your claim

Filing deadline

2 years

For most injury claims (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003).

Fault rule

Modified comparative fault (51% bar)

You can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, and your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 33.001)

Car insurance

At-fault (tort) state

The at-fault driver's liability insurance pays for the injuries they cause. You can file a claim with their insurer or sue the driver directly.

Pending attorney review. General information, not legal advice. Deadlines can be shorter for claims against government agencies and for some case types.

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FAQ

Common questions

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Texas?

In most cases, 2 years from the date of the injury (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003). Claims against a government agency often have much shorter notice deadlines.

What if I was partly at fault for my injury in Texas?

You can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, and your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 33.001)

Is Texas a no-fault car insurance state?

Texas is an at-fault (tort) state. The at-fault driver's liability insurance pays for the injuries they cause. You can file a claim with their insurer or sue the driver directly.

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