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5 Best Personal Injury Lawyers in San Antonio (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Lorian Hartfield
By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Data verified September 2026 · 8 min read

A wreck on 410 or I-35 does not leave time to interview law firms. The personal injury lawyers on this San Antonio page have logged just over 2,150 Google reviews between them, and every one of them sits at 4.7 stars or better, so the real work here is showing you what separates a firm with 1,236 reviews from one with 182, not just who has the shiniest rating.

Short answer: Carabin & Shaw leads with a 4.9 rating across 1,236 reviews, the deepest track record on this page by a wide margin. Reynaldo Diaz Accident Injury Attorney PC and Pelaez Law Firm, Crash Angels both hold a 4.9 or better with hundreds of reviews apiece. Most personal injury firms here work on contingency, so there's no upfront legal fee unless they win your case.
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How San Antonio's injury firms stack up

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Carabin & Shaw 4.9 1,236 Overall / most established View ›
2 Reynaldo Diaz Accident Injury Attorney PC 5.0 278 Direct access to the lead attorney View ›
3 Pelaez Law Firm, Crash Angels 4.9 243 Personal, team-based support after a wreck View ›
4 The Injury Law Guides 4.9 217 Serious or catastrophic injury cases View ›
5 Maloney Law Group, P.L.L.C. 4.7 182 Medical malpractice and family-focused cases View ›
5 Best Personal Injury Lawyers in San Antonio (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Carabin & Shaw logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Carabin & Shaw

4.91,236 Google reviews

Carabin & Shaw is a San Antonio personal injury firm that has handled car, truck, and commercial vehicle accidents, wrongful death, product liability, and construction accident claims for more than three decades. The firm's site notes several attorneys are board-certified in personal injury law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and it operates on a no-win, no-fee basis with free consultations in English and Spanish. It's one of the larger firms in the city, with a call line staffed around the clock.

What people praise

  • Clients describe consistent follow-up on medical care and case status over months
  • Bilingual staff and communication praised repeatedly
  • Reviewers say the firm coordinated transportation and medical scheduling after a wreck
  • Attorneys explain settlement paperwork in plain terms, per multiple reviews

Worth knowing

  • One detailed review describes slow disbursement after a settlement and had to escalate to get updates
  • Large caseload means you may work mainly with staff rather than the named attorney
Reputation scorecardrank in San Antonio
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume1,236 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The largest review base here by a wide margin, and the rating holds up at that scale. Worth a call first if you want a firm with decades of trial history behind it.

875 E Ashby Pl #1100, San Antonio, TX 78212

Reynaldo Diaz Accident Injury Attorney PC logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Reynaldo Diaz Accident Injury Attorney PC

5.0278 Google reviews

Reynaldo Diaz Accident Injury Attorney PC is a San Antonio firm founded by attorney Reynaldo Diaz, focused on car, truck, motorcycle, and other motor vehicle accident cases, and also serving Laredo, Edinburg, and Austin. The firm's site cites over 35 years of combined experience. Reviewers consistently name Diaz directly, suggesting a smaller, more hands-on practice than some of the larger firms in the city.

What people praise

  • Multiple reviewers say Diaz personally handled communication rather than passing them to staff
  • Described as fast to respond by phone, text, and email
  • Clients report clear, simple explanations of legal terms
  • Several reviews mention Diaz secured policy-limit settlements
Reputation scorecardrank in San Antonio
Rating5 / 5
Review volume278 · 92nd
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect 5.0 across 278 reviews with the attorney's name showing up in nearly every one. A strong pick if you want to work with the lawyer directly rather than a large team.

308 W Josephine St, San Antonio, TX 78212

Pelaez Law Firm, Crash Angels logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Pelaez Law Firm, Crash Angels

4.9243 Google reviews

Pelaez Law Firm operates in San Antonio under the branding Crash Angels, focused on personal injury and insurance disputes for people hurt in accidents. Google lists the firm under personal injury, insurance, and trial attorney categories. Reviewers describe a team-based approach, naming specific paralegals and attorneys who stay involved through the length of a case.

What people praise

  • Reviewers name specific team members repeatedly, suggesting real continuity of contact
  • Clients describe the team as proactive about updates rather than waiting to be asked
  • Praised for compassion during a stressful time, not just case outcomes

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer says the firm was mistaken for a contract-law practice and paid a retainer for work outside its scope; the firm says this was a case of mistaken identity
  • Smaller review base than the top two names on this page
Reputation scorecardrank in San Antonio
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume243 · 87th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 average built on a team clients say actually answers the phone. Worth calling if a personal touch matters as much as the outcome.

5511 I-10 Ste 1, San Antonio, TX 78201

The Injury Law Guides logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

The Injury Law Guides

4.9217 Google reviews

The Injury Law Guides is a San Antonio firm led by trial attorney Will Clark that says it focuses exclusively on serious injury cases rather than a general personal injury caseload. The firm's site cites a truck crash injury verdict noted as the largest in Webb County history and states it has resolved more than 1,000 client cases. It positions itself around trial-readiness rather than early settlement.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe fast case resolution, with one case closed in under a year
  • Multiple named attorneys and paralegals get individual praise for keeping clients informed
  • Clients say the firm took cases other lawyers had declined
Reputation scorecardrank in San Antonio
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume217 · 82nd
Confidencehigh
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 rating across 217 reviews and a stated focus on the harder cases. A solid option if your injury is severe and you expect the case may need to go further than a quick settlement.

717 W Ashby Pl, San Antonio, TX 78212

Maloney Law Group, P.L.L.C. logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Maloney Law Group, P.L.L.C.

4.7182 Google reviews

Maloney Law Group is a San Antonio personal injury and trial firm led by attorney Erica Maloney, with reviewers describing both auto accident and medical malpractice representation. The firm works with a small named staff, including paralegal Claudette, who reviewers mention almost as often as Maloney herself.

What people praise

  • Reviewers repeatedly praise Maloney's own involvement in cases, not just staff
  • Clients cite success in medical malpractice claims specifically
  • Communication and follow-through mentioned across multiple reviews

Worth knowing

  • Fewer reviews and a lower rating than the other firms on this page
  • No website text available to confirm case types beyond what reviewers describe
Reputation scorecardrank in San Antonio
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume182 · 76th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The newest name on this page by review count, at 182, but reviewers are specific about the medical malpractice work, which the other four firms don't emphasize the same way.

1007 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78210

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How we rank these firms

Rating is the live Google average. Review volume measures how many clients actually left a rating, ranked against other firms in San Antonio. Confidence blends the two, so a high rating on a handful of reviews scores lower than the same rating backed by hundreds. Recency checks whether people are still reviewing the firm now, not just years ago. No firm can pay to change any of these numbers.

What does a personal injury lawyer cost in San Antonio? (2026)

Nearly every firm on this page advertises a free consultation and works on contingency, meaning the lawyer only gets paid if you recover money. Contingency fees for personal injury cases in Texas typically run in the range legal directories and bar associations commonly cite, usually a percentage of any settlement or verdict, with the exact rate set in your written fee agreement before work begins.

Serving all of San Antonio

These firms operate out of offices near downtown, Alamo Heights, and the Medical Center area, but all of them work cases across Bexar County and the wider San Antonio metro, from Stone Oak to the South Side. Searching for a personal injury lawyer near me in San Antonio will surface most of these same names.

What to ask before you hire a personal injury lawyer

  • Do you work on contingency, and what percentage do you take if we win?
  • Who will actually handle my case day to day, you or a paralegal?
  • Have you handled cases like mine (same type of accident or injury) before?
  • How do you communicate case updates, and how often should I expect to hear from you?
  • Do you cover the upfront costs of investigation and expert witnesses?
  • What’s your estimate for how long a case like mine typically takes?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these personal injury lawyers?

We pulled real Google Business Profile data for personal injury attorneys in San Antonio and ranked them by a mix of rating, review volume, and how recently people are still leaving reviews.

How often is this page updated?

We refreshed this list in September 2026 using current Google ratings and review counts.

Do I have to pay anything upfront for a personal injury lawyer?

Most of the firms on this page offer free consultations and work on contingency, meaning you pay nothing unless they win or settle your case. Confirm the exact fee structure in writing before signing.

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

Texas generally gives you two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit, though exceptions exist. Talk to a lawyer as soon as possible rather than waiting.

The bottom line

Carabin & Shaw’s combination of scale and rating makes it the safest first call if you want a firm with decades of case history behind it. If you’d rather work directly with the attorney who signs your case, Reynaldo Diaz’s perfect rating across 278 reviews is worth a second call. Either way, most of these firms offer a free consultation, so there’s little downside to talking to two before you decide.

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