Car Accident Attorney · McAllen, TX
McAllen Car Accident Lawyer
Our main office is in McAllen — and we fight for McAllen car-accident victims every day.
Hidalgo County
The Law Office of Chris Sanchez is headquartered in McAllen at 317 W. Nolana Ave, right in the heart of the city. If you've been hurt in a car accident on Expressway 83, the 10th Street corridor, Nolana, or anywhere in McAllen, you don't have to drive far to talk to a lawyer who knows these streets — and who will come to you if your injuries keep you from coming to us.
McAllen's busy intersections, heavy cross-border traffic, and constant construction make serious car wrecks far too common. We handle rear-end and intersection collisions, drunk- and distracted-driving crashes, hit-and-runs, and uninsured-motorist claims across the city — then deal with the auto insurers so you don't have to. Whatever happened, we'll investigate it, prove who was at fault, and fight for everything you're owed.
Where car accidents happen in McAllen
We handle car-accident cases from across McAllen, including wrecks along:
- Expressway 83 / US-83
- 10th Street
- Nolana Avenue
- Bicentennial Blvd
- La Plaza Mall
Car accident FAQs
What should I do right after a car accident in McAllen?
If you can, move to safety and call 911 so an officer documents the crash. Photograph the vehicles, the road, and any injuries; get the other driver's license, plate, and insurance; and collect witness names. See a doctor the same day even if you feel okay. Then call us before giving any statement to the other driver's insurer — what you say early can be used to cut your payout.
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Texas?
In most Texas car accident cases you have two years from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit. Waiting hurts you, though — dashcam footage gets overwritten, skid marks fade, and witnesses move. The sooner you call, the more evidence we can lock down for your claim.
What if the driver who hit me had no insurance or fled the scene?
You may still recover. If you carry uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, your own policy can pay for a hit-and-run or an uninsured at-fault driver — and Texas drivers often have this coverage without realizing it. We review your policy for free, find every layer of coverage, and fight your own insurer if it stalls on a UM claim.
The insurance company offered me a settlement already — should I take it?
Almost never without talking to a lawyer first. A fast offer made days after a wreck is designed to close your claim before you know whether you'll need an MRI, injections, or surgery — and once you sign the release, you can't ask for more. Let us value the full claim, including future care and your damaged vehicle, before you accept anything.
Hurt in a McAllen car accident? Talk to us today.
Free, no-obligation case review. We'll tell you honestly what your crash claim is worth.