San Antonio 18-Wheeler Accident Lawyer
If you or a family member was injured in a commercial-truck crash in San Antonio, call Wayne Wright Injury Lawyers at (210) 888-0078 for a free case review. We investigate serious crashes, handle insurer communications, and pursue the compensation available under Texas law. You pay no attorney fee unless we recover money for you.
Experienced help after a San Antonio commercial-truck crash
Commercial-truck crashes can involve catastrophic injuries, multiple companies, federal safety records, and insurance policies far larger than an ordinary auto policy. Evidence such as driver logs, electronic-control data, dispatch records, maintenance files, cargo documents, and post-crash testing can disappear unless it is preserved quickly.
Our attorneys serve injured people in San Antonio, Bexar County, and nearby communities including Leon Valley, Alamo Heights, Converse, and Schertz. Crashes on I-10, I-35, I-37, Loop 410, Loop 1604, and US 90 can leave families facing emergency care, rehabilitation, lost income, and pressure from an insurance adjuster. We build the claim around admissible evidence and the full effect of the injuries.
What to do after the crash
- Call 911. Request medical help and obtain the responding agency’s report number.
- Get prompt medical care. Follow treatment instructions and keep appointments.
- Document the scene if safe. Photograph vehicles, road conditions, traffic controls, debris, skid marks, injuries, and identifying information.
- Collect witness details. Names, phone numbers, and nearby video sources can become important.
- Do not sign a release or give the opposing insurer a recorded statement before you understand your rights and the extent of your injuries.
- Preserve evidence. Keep damaged property, medical bills, wage records, receipts, and every insurance letter or email.
How our San Antonio 18-wheeler accident attorneys help
- Investigate the crash report, scene evidence, photographs, video, witnesses, and vehicle data
- Send preservation notices and obtain time-sensitive records when appropriate
- Identify every potentially responsible party, including the driver, motor carrier, shipper, broker, loading contractor, maintenance provider, vehicle owner, or equipment manufacturer, depending on the evidence
- Locate liability, commercial, UM/UIM, PIP, MedPay, and other applicable coverage
- Document medical expenses, future care, lost income, reduced earning capacity, pain, impairment, and other recoverable losses
- Negotiate with insurers and file suit in the proper venue when a fair resolution is not offered
Common causes
These cases may involve driver fatigue, hours-of-service violations, distracted driving, unsafe lane changes, excessive speed, overloaded or poorly secured cargo, defective equipment, inadequate maintenance, and negligent hiring or supervision. We do not assume the cause from an insurer’s first report; we examine the available evidence and consult qualified experts when the case requires it.
Compensation in a Texas injury claim
Depending on the facts, compensation may include past and future medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, property damage, physical pain, mental anguish, disfigurement, and physical impairment. Qualifying family members may have wrongful-death and survival claims after a fatal collision. Results depend on the evidence, available coverage, damages, and applicable law; no attorney can guarantee an outcome.
Deadlines and evidence
Texas generally has a two-year limitations period for many personal-injury claims, but exceptions and special notice rules can change the deadline. Claims involving a public entity may require earlier notice. Prompt legal review also helps preserve video, electronic data, physical evidence, and witness testimony.
Why Wayne Wright Injury Lawyers?
Wayne Wright Injury Lawyers has represented injured people for more than 40 years. Our San Antonio office is at 5707 McDermott Freeway (I-10), San Antonio, TX 78201. Consultations are free, our team is available 24/7, and Spanish-language help is available. The contingency-fee terms and case-cost responsibilities are explained in the written agreement.
San Antonio 18-wheeler accident FAQs
How much does it cost to speak with a lawyer?
The initial consultation is free. If we accept the case, no attorney fee is owed unless there is a recovery.
What if the insurance company says I was partly at fault?
Texas proportionate-responsibility law may permit recovery when a claimant is not more than 50 percent responsible, with damages reduced by the assigned percentage. Fault should be evaluated from the evidence, not simply the adjuster’s allegation.
How long will my case take?
The timeline depends on medical recovery, the number of parties, available evidence, insurance coverage, and whether litigation is necessary. We can give a better assessment after investigating the claim.
Talk to a San Antonio 18-wheeler accident lawyer
Call (210) 888-0078 or contact Wayne Wright Injury Lawyers online for a free, no-obligation consultation.