18-Wheeler Accident Lawyer San Antonio

Any vehicle collision can change your life, but crashes involving commercial trucks often bring catastrophic consequences. Victims may face devastating or even fatal injuries, along with the stress of paying for medical care and vehicle repairs. The Daspit Law Firm represents people hurt in 18-wheeler and truck accidents in San Antonio, Bexar County, and across South Texas.

No amount of compensation can undo what has happened, but a fair settlement can help you recover financially so you can focus on moving forward. We offer a free, confidential consultation, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Why Choose The Daspit Law Firm for a Truck Accident Case

Our lead attorney, John Daspit, has represented insurance companies and large businesses before, including at Fulbright & Jaworski. That means he knows how the other side thinks and how it approaches a truck accident case, and he can use those insights to benefit you. We are ready to help you assert your rights in pursuit of justice.

Trucking companies and their insurers have extensive financial and legal resources. Choosing a firm that offers hands-on, individualized representation can help level the playing field. Whether through settlement or litigation, we are committed to pursuing fair compensation for each client.

We work on a contingency fee basis. You do not pay us unless we win for you.

Common Causes of 18-Wheeler Accidents

As devastating as truck accidents can be, many of them are highly preventable. Our San Antonio truck accident lawyers can help you pursue claims against a negligent trucking company, driver, or manufacturer in accidents involving:

Driver Behavior

•         Driver fatigue

•         Distraction or texting behind the wheel

•         Drunk or intoxicated driving, see drunk driving accidents

Company and Equipment Failures

•         Improperly secured cargo

•         Defective vehicle parts and auto product liability

•         Careless hiring policies

•         Violated trucking regulations

Crash Types

•         Jackknifing, where the trailer swings out and blocks the road

For more detail, see our guide to truck accident causes.

Compensation for 18-Wheeler Accident Victims

When someone else's irresponsibility leaves you with high medical costs and physical and emotional trauma, you should know your right to seek fair compensation. Through a personal injury or wrongful death claim, you can hold negligent parties responsible for what their carelessness has cost you. Depending on your case, that may include:

•         Medical expenses

•         Property loss

•         Lost wages

•         Physical pain and emotional suffering

•         Other losses related to the crash

If a family member died in the crash, you may have a wrongful death claim. Results vary and depend on the facts of each case.

What to Do After an 18-Wheeler Accident

•         Call 911 and get medical attention, even if injuries seem minor.

•         Photograph the scene, vehicles, and your injuries when safe.

•         Get the truck driver's name, the carrier name, and insurance details.

•         Do not give a recorded statement to an insurance adjuster before talking with a lawyer.

•         Contact our firm quickly so evidence such as driver logs and vehicle data can be preserved.

Most Texas personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the accident (Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 16.003). Texas also follows modified comparative fault, so you generally cannot recover if you are found more than 50 percent responsible.

Stand Up for Your Rights Today

Call a San Antonio truck accident lawyer to set up your free, confidential consultation. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All too often, accident victims are steamrolled by insurance companies determined to minimize or deny their claims. We take your fight as far as it needs to go.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do first after an 18-wheeler accident in San Antonio?

Get medical care and call 911 so the crash is documented. If you can, take photos and collect names and insurance details. Avoid recorded statements to insurers, and contact a truck accident lawyer soon so evidence can be preserved.

Who can be held responsible for a truck accident?

Responsibility may fall on the driver, the trucking company, a cargo loader, or a parts manufacturer, depending on what caused the crash. An investigation of the driver's records, the truck, and the company's practices helps show who may be accountable.

How long do I have to file a truck accident claim in Texas?

Most Texas personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the accident under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 16.003. Wrongful death claims also generally carry a two-year deadline. Acting early helps protect evidence and your options.

How much does it cost to hire a truck accident lawyer?

We work on a contingency fee basis, so you do not pay us unless we win for you. We offer a free, confidential consultation to discuss your legal options before you decide.

Why are truck accidents often more serious than car crashes?

Commercial trucks are far larger and heavier than passenger vehicles, so collisions can cause severe injuries or death. Trucking companies also face federal safety rules, and violations of those rules can play a role in how responsibility is determined.