Conroe Truck Accident Lawyer

By Texas truck accident attorney Greg Baumgartner

If you were seriously injured in a Conroe truck crash, I can help you understand the claim and take steps to protect the evidence. I am Greg Baumgartner. I have handled truck and commercial vehicle cases since 1985, including more than 100 commercial vehicle accident matters.

My Houston-based firm represents injured people and grieving families in Conroe and throughout Montgomery County. We accept a limited number of serious cases so I can stay personally involved.

Call (281) 893-0760 for a free consultation.

Your consultation is free, and you pay no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.

Commercial Truck Case Results

$6 million fatal commercial vehicle recovery. The insurer denied responsibility. After investigation and pursuit of the claim, the available policy limits were paid.

$5.75 million wrongful death trucking settlement. Our firm represented a family after a commercial truck entered oncoming traffic. Evidence developed in litigation showed negligence by the trucking company and a maintenance provider.

$5 million spinal injury truck accident recovery. The defense blamed our client. We developed the liability and injury evidence needed to obtain the recovery.

These are past results, and they do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case depends on its facts, injuries, proof, and available insurance coverage.

On This Page

My approach and a logbook investigation

Conroe roads and crash statistics

Preserving evidence

Responsibility for the crash

Injuries and compensation

Help for Conroe clients

Frequently asked questions

My Approach to Serious Truck Accident Cases

When I take a truck case, I stay involved in the investigation, strategy, depositions, retaining experts, negotiations, and trial preparation. I want to know how the collision happened and how the injuries have changed the client’s daily life. Those questions guide the evidence we gather.

I hold two law degrees and graduated from the Trial Lawyers College. My professional recognition includes an AV Preeminent peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell. You can read more about my background and truck litigation experience.

What a Logbook Investigation Revealed

In one case I handled, a truck driver had falsified his logbooks. I subpoenaed his cell-phone records and compared them with the logs. Cross-checking the records showed that he had been driving beyond the permitted hours. The case settled shortly after the falsehoods were revealed.

That investigation is one example of why I look for independent records to test a driver’s account. Truck drivers and trucking companies are subject to special safety rules. When a violation contributed to a crash, the records may help us prove negligence.

Truck Accidents in Conroe and Montgomery County

A truck crash on I-45, SH 105, Loop 336, FM 3083, or SH 75 requires a close look at the location. We examine the approach to the crash, lane markings, sight lines, traffic controls, and any available video. A witness or camera outside the immediate crash scene may help explain what happened before impact.

For a collision on the interstate, our guide to truck accidents along I-45 explains the investigation issues that can arise on that corridor.

According to TxDOT’s 2025 commercial vehicle crash report, Montgomery County recorded the following. These figures cover the entire county, not just the City of Conroe.

Source: TxDOT, Commercial Motor Vehicle Involved Crashes and Injuries by County 2025, page 7. The report uses crash records received and processed as of April 7, 2026.

How We Preserve Evidence After a Truck Crash

My first concern in a serious truck case is what could be lost. A vehicle may be repaired, a camera may record over footage, or a witness may become hard to find. We identify who controls the evidence and seek to preserve it while the investigation develops.

Depending on the crash, useful evidence may include:

• Data from the truck’s engine computer or event recorder, along with dash-camera footage.
• Driver logs, electronic logging records, dispatch messages, and delivery schedules.
• Cell-phone records when they may help establish the timeline or investigate distraction.
• Driver qualification, training, and safety records.
• Vehicle inspection, brake, tire, maintenance, and repair records.
• Cargo documents, weight records, photographs, witness accounts, and physical evidence from the road.

Our explanation of early investigation after a truck wreck shows why this work matters. We choose the records and experts the facts call for.

Where applicable, federal hours-of-service rules limit driving and on-duty time. Comparing logs with other records can reveal whether a driver exceeded those limits. The claim still requires proof connecting unsafe conduct to the collision and injuries.

Who May Be Responsible for a Conroe Truck Crash

I look at the driver’s conduct and the decisions made by the businesses involved. More than one party may hold important records or share responsibility. Our guide to identifying the parties responsible for a truck wreck explains that process.

The Driver and Trucking Company

Speeding, distraction, fatigue, following too closely, and unsafe lane changes can support a claim when they cause harm. The carrier may also be responsible for its driver’s conduct while working. We examine the company’s own decisions, including hiring and retaining an unsafe driver, supervision, and dispatch practices when the evidence supports those issues.

Maintenance and Cargo Companies

A mechanical problem may lead us to the vehicle owner, a repair business, or another company responsible for the equipment. We investigate maintenance failures involving commercial trucks by comparing the physical condition with inspection and repair records.

If a load shifted or the truck was overloaded, we may investigate improper loading or cargo securement. Responsibility depends on what each company controlled and how its conduct contributed to the crash.

Serious Injuries and Compensation After a Truck Wreck

We represent people with serious injuries from commercial truck crashes, including spinal injuries, brain injuries, fractures, burns, and lasting disabilities. I want to understand the treatment you need, what you can no longer do, and what your doctors expect in the future.

Depending on the facts and proof, a claim may include:

• Medical bills and the cost of future treatment, rehabilitation, or assistance.
• Lost income and reduced earning capacity.
• Physical pain and mental anguish.
• Physical impairment, scarring, and disfigurement.
• Property damage and other financial losses you can recover.

After a fatal crash, eligible family members may have a wrongful death claim involving a commercial truck. I can explain the available claims and the information needed to evaluate them.

What to Do After a Truck Accident in Conroe

1. Get medical care and report the collision. Call 911 when emergency help is needed. Tell your medical provider about your symptoms and follow the treatment plan.
2. Save what you can safely collect. Keep photographs, witness information, the trucking company’s name, the USDOT number, and any crash-report information. Ask someone you trust to help if your injuries prevent you from doing this.
3. Keep records of how it affects your life. Save bills, work-loss information, and receipts. Make simple notes about symptoms and activities you can no longer manage.
4. Get advice before signing or giving a recorded statement. Understand the effect of a settlement, broad medical release, or statement requested by the trucking company’s insurer.
5. Speak with a lawyer early. Evidence can disappear long before the deadline to file a lawsuit.

Helping Conroe Clients From Our Houston Office

I am based in Houston. We represent clients in Conroe and across Montgomery County, and you can begin with a phone consultation. If serious injuries make travel difficult, we may offer home or hospital meetings by appointment.

Our Northwest Houston office is at 6711 Cypress Creek Parkway, Houston, Texas 77069. When you contact us, we can discuss the crash circumstances, your injuries, and the practical arrangements needed to move the case forward.

Conroe Truck Accident Questions

How soon should I contact a truck accident lawyer?

After you receive needed medical care, contact a lawyer as soon as you reasonably can. Early advice allows us to identify records, vehicles, witnesses, and video that may need protection. You do not need to finish treatment before asking about the claim.

How much does it cost to hire your firm?

The initial consultation is free. We work on a contingency fee, so there is no upfront attorney fee and no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you. Our fee is 1/3 of any recovery if we settle a case before litigation and 40% if a lawsuit is required. We explain the fee agreement and how case expenses are handled before you decide whether to hire us.

How much is my Conroe truck accident case worth?

A useful evaluation requires the facts. Injuries, future medical needs, lost income, disputed fault, available insurance, and the quality of the evidence all matter. I would need to review those issues before giving you an opinion about value.

Can I recover if the trucking company blames me?

An accusation does not determine fault. Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 33.001, a claimant generally cannot recover if more than 50 percent responsible. At 50 percent or less, Section 33.012 generally reduces damages by the claimant’s share of responsibility. We examine the evidence behind any attempt to shift blame.

How long do I have to file a lawsuit?

Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.003 generally gives two years for a personal injury lawsuit. A wrongful death claim generally has a two-year period measured from the death. Exceptions and special notice requirements can affect a case, so an individual review is needed to determine the correct deadline. Preserving evidence usually requires action much sooner.

Should I speak with the insurance adjuster for the trucking company

Get advice before giving the other side a recorded statement, signing a release, or accepting a settlement. The adjuster represents the insurer. After we are hired, we can explain what they’re requesting and handle communications for the client.

Will my lawsuit be filed in Montgomery County?

Possibly. The proper county depends on the facts and Texas venue rules, including where the events occurred and where the defendants are located. A Conroe crash does not settle every venue question. We review that issue before filing.

What should I have ready for the first consultation?

Bring or send the crash report if you have it, photographs, insurance correspondence, and basic information about your treatment and missed work. If you do not have those records yet, you can still call. We can discuss what information may help next.

Speak With Greg Baumgartner About Your Truck Accident

If a truck crash in Conroe left you seriously injured or took someone you love, call me at (281) 893-0760 or request a free case consultation. I will listen to what happened, explain the issues I see, and discuss whether our firm can help. You won’t pay an attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.

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