Paul Torres

Torres Law Firm

Paul Torres Personal Injury Lawyer

Torres Law Firm

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Firm Summary

We know that when you’ve been injured in an accident, the last thing you want to do is add another bill you have to pay. That’s why we won’t charge you anything up front, and we won’t charge any attorney’s fees unless you receive a settlement or win your case. It’s our way of helping all Texans get the legal help they need without having to worry about the cost of hiring a lawyer.  Attorney Paul A. Torres, was voted one of San Antonio’s Best Personal Injury Plaintiff lawyers from 2018 through 2022 by Scene in S.A.’s annual peer review, in addition to being voted one of the best consumer and commercial lawyers from 2011 through 2022.  Attorney Torres has spent his entire career representing injured Texans and has served on multiple Plaintiff’s boards and organizations, including the Texas Trial Lawyer’s Association (TTLA), San Antonio Trial Lawyer’s Association (SATLA).  Mr. Torres continues to advocate for his clients in various areas of practice, yet has always maintained a personal injury practice.  Mr. Torres is licensed to practice law in both state and federal court by the Supreme Court of Texas and the United States-Western District of Texas.  Mr. Torres has successfully litigated a myriad of cases in both state and federal court.

PERSONAL INJURY CASES
The Torres Law Firm knows that injuries happen every day and without warning. It’s our goal to get compensation for people whose injuries leave them facing expensive medical bills and weeks, months, or years of missed paychecks. If you suffered an injury, contact us—we want to fight for your rights to the money you deserve.  The majority of these claims are pursued and handled on a contingency basis, meaning no up front costs to the clients and no attorney’s fees unless a settlement is reached or Judgment obtained.  Insurance companies will always attempt to pay the lowest amount possible on any claim, including viable claims.  Assuming someone was negligent while operating a motor vehicle, causing you and/or your passengers injuries, a “third party” claim can be made on the responsible person’s insurance.  In the event a settlement can’t be reached with such insurance company, you have a constitutional right to file suit in court, seeking compensation for your injuries, including medical expenses and pain and suffering.  The litigation process requires experience and expertise to pursue these types of claims and lawsuits.

AUTO ACCIDENTS AND CAR WRECKS
Texas cities and roadways are flooded with cars and vehicles, with everyone seemingly in a hurry to get to their destination.  In recent years, Texas has become the leading state in terms of Car accidents casualties with speeding being the prevalent cause of such accidents.  This is due in part to the state’s large size and booming population.  A car accident can be devastating for you and your family, and expenses related to the accident can add up quickly. One of goals is to assist you navigation through the complex legal system and claims process, ultimatley obtaining damages you’re owed so you can move forward with your life.  Many people don’t realize the many issues that can arise from having a collision, causing damages to your vehicle and causing personal injuries.  Claims need to be made timely and the responsible parties insurance needs to be placed on notice of your attorney’s representation as soon as possible to ensure your rights and legal claims are protected.  Many insurance companies will take full advantage of someone not having an attorney and will settle the claims far below the value, even before a claimant is fully done with their post accident rehabilitation.  The entire claims process can be convoluted and time consuming.  Don’t go it alone.  Let a professional assist you with getting the compensation deserved and filing a lawsuit if necessary.  Insurance companies are not your friends.  Adjusters are highly trained professionals who will attempt to pay as little as possible on your claim.   The only way to counter this, is to have a competent lawyer representing you and fighting to protect your interests, preferrably from the onset of the claim.

DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS- PRODUCT LIABILITY
Whether you were injured by a defective medical device, a dangerous consumer product, or a poorly designed vehicle, the Texas defective product lawyers at the Torres Law Firm will fight to get you compensation from the negligent manufacturer, seller, or marketer.  Drug companies and pharmacuetical companies are making billions/trillions of dollars annually from the sale and implementation of their decices into the mainstream market.  Unfortunatelty, profits often come at the expense of the consumers, due to lack of adequate testing prior to entry into the market.  This sometimes results in dangerous drugs and products being sold and prescribed to the general public, which can cause serious injuries and even death to people in some instances. If you or someone has been injured as the result of such, Texas law allows for you and/or your family to pursue claims for your injuries and/or death of a loved one.

DOG BITE
The law requires dog owners to keep their dogs on leashes at all times. If you or your child were bitten by a dog, our lawyers can pursue damages for your medical bills and pain and suffering.  Most of these claims are pursued against a homeowner against their home insurance policy.  Dog bite treatment can be expensive and painful.  If you’ve been injured in such a regard, we can assist you with your claims against the owner of the dog, seeking compensation and damages for your injuries.

MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS
As a biker, you love the thrill of the open road, but other drivers are often careless when sharing the highway with their two-wheeled peers. If you were injured by a negligent driver while riding a motorcycle, our attorneys are here to help.  Attorney Torres spent his childhood riding two wheeled toys, starting with BMX bikes and two stroke dirt bikes.  Eventually this led to sport bikes and motorcycling.  As any rider in Texas knows, it’s a dangerous place to try and enjoy your motorcycle, especially with so many smart phones and distracted drivers.  Unfortunately, this often leads to serious injuries or fatalities, resulting from someone’s negligence, placing riders at great risk.  Attorney Torres has represented multiple riders in such scenarios and successfully recovered large settlements for injured riders.  If you know anyone who’s been injured while riding, or have suffered your own loss or injuries, we’d be honored to review your case and pursue any viable claims you have.

TRUCKING ACCIDENTS–18 WHEELER WRECKS
Big trucks can cause devastating accidents that wreck your vehicle and put you and your family in the hospital for long periods of time.  Our Texas truck accident lawyers will investigate your accident and hold the trucking company responsible if negligence played a role. Texas is a large state with large amount of 18 wheelers traveling all accross and through the state to reach their destinations.  This includes trucks traveling South to deliver their loads to Mexico.  Unfortunately, deadlines and fatigue sometimes contribute to fatal and severe collisions, causing injuries and death.  There are large numbers of trucks on the roads and accidents happen at an alarmingly frequent rate.  Trucking companies are required to carry large commerical policies due to the potential liability and risks involved in the industry.  No amount of compensation will bring a loved one back or bring relief to the aggrieved.  Nonetheless, Texas law allows injured people to bring claims against the responsible party.  In some scenarios, these collisions could have been avoided.  If you or a loved one has been the victim of a serious injury or loss, let us represent you and fight for the compensation that you deserve, and that the law allows.  We’ve been representing Plaintiffs in Texas for over 22 years and have the experience and expertise to handle these cases.

WRONGFUL DEATH
When your loved one dies due to someone else’s carelessness and negligence, it’s devastating and has life long raminfactions. Our attorneys want to help you hold the party responsible for your family member’s death accountable for their negligence.  Texas has a wrongful death statute wherein family members can pursue claims for their losses against responsible third parties.  While no amount of compensation can ever replace a loved one, the laws are in place to pursue these claims and those responsible accountable for their negligent actions.