San Antonio · Personal Injury

San Antonio Truck & 18-Wheeler Accident Lawyer

Commercial truck cases are not car accident cases with bigger vehicles. Different regulations, different insurance, different defendants. You need a lawyer who understands both sides.

Texas leads the nation in fatal large-truck crashes
The Reality

How These Cases Actually Work

When an 18-wheeler, delivery truck, or commercial vehicle causes a crash, the defense is immediate and coordinated. Within hours, the trucking company dispatches investigators to the scene, and their insurer assigns defense counsel whose only job is to minimize what they pay you. You need a lawyer on your side the same day.

What We Pursue

Damages You May Be Entitled To

Common Scenarios

How Most of These Cases Start

The J. Perez Law Advantage

Why This Firm, For This Case

Trucking companies and their insurers preserve evidence on their terms: electronic logging device (ELD) data, dashcam footage, and driver records can be overwritten or "lost" within days. We send spoliation letters and preservation demands within 24 hours of retention.

Free Case Review
Questions We Hear Most

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can I sue after a truck accident in Texas?
Typically multiple parties: the driver, the trucking company, the cargo loader, the maintenance contractor, and sometimes the truck or parts manufacturer. Identifying every responsible party is critical to maximizing recovery because each usually carries separate insurance.
How much are truck accidents worth compared to car accidents?
Commercial trucks carry significantly higher insurance limits. Federal minimums start at $750,000 and go up to $5,000,000 for hazardous materials. Cases with serious injuries routinely settle or verdict in the seven figures.
What is a trucking company's "rapid response team"?
Within hours of a crash, insurers dispatch investigators, accident reconstructionists, and defense counsel to the scene. They photograph, measure, interview witnesses, and build a defense before you even leave the hospital. You need equivalent firepower working for you, starting now.
What if I was hit by a truck driver who was not on the clock?
The analysis depends on whether the driver was using the truck for business purposes, commuting, or personal errands. Texas courts apply the "course and scope of employment" test. We investigate whether the employer can still be held liable.

Your Case Deserves Defense-Side Intelligence.

A free consultation costs nothing. Tell us what happened and we will tell you exactly where you stand.

Free Case Review
Call Direct
(210) 774-4005