Galveston Truck Accident Lawyer

Undefeated in Truck Accident Cases for Over 40 Years — No Fee Unless We Win

A crash with an 18-wheeler can change your life in seconds. One moment you’re driving across the causeway or down Harborside Drive. Next, you’re facing hospital bills, missed work, and calls from an insurance adjuster who wants you to settle fast and cheap.

You don’t have to face the trucking company alone. Galveston truck accident lawyer Greg Baumgartner has spent more than 40 years standing up for families hurt by commercial trucks — and he has never lost a truck accident case. Call (281) 893-0760 for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win.

Why Galveston Sees So Many Truck Accidents

Galveston isn’t just a beach town. It’s a working port city, and that means big trucks share the road with locals and tourists every single day.

The Port of Galveston moves millions of tons of cargo each year and hosts one of the busiest cruise terminals in the country. Every ship that docks sends a stream of cargo trucks, fuel tankers, and supply vehicles onto local streets. Add more than seven million visitors a year, and you get a dangerous mix of heavy trucks, rental cars, and distracted drivers.

Most serious truck crashes in the Galveston area happen in a few predictable places:

• The I-45 causeway. Interstate 45 is the only freeway on and off the island. Truck traffic funnels into this bottleneck day and night. Our firm has handled many serious cases along this corridor — learn more on our I-45 truck accident lawyer page.
• Harborside Drive (Highway 275). This is the main truck route to the port and cruise terminals. Cargo trucks, cruise traffic, and pedestrians cross paths here constantly.
• Broadway Avenue. The island’s main artery mixes delivery trucks with heavy local traffic and frequent stops.
• Seawall Boulevard in tourist season. Summer weekends bring bumper-to-bumper traffic, and delivery trucks serving hotels and restaurants raise the risk of rear-end and pedestrian crashes.

Weather makes things worse. Sea fog can roll over the causeway with little warning, and sudden Gulf storms leave roads slick. A fully loaded semi needs the length of a football field or more to stop — fog and wet pavement stretch that distance even further.

Galveston County Truck Accident Statistics

The numbers back up what local drivers already know. According to the Texas Department of Transportation’s 2024 commercial vehicle crash data, Galveston County recorded 229 commercial motor vehicle crashes in a single year, injuring more than 60 people and killing one. Statewide, Texas logged 39,393 commercial vehicle crashes and 608 deaths — more than any other state. You can read more in our overview of large truck accident statistics.

Behind every number is a family dealing with pain, lost income, and hard questions. Getting honest answers — and full compensation — starts with the right lawyer.

Real Results for Texas Truck Accident Victims

Our record speaks for itself. Recent recoveries include:

• $5,750,000 — wrongful death settlement for a family who lost a loved one in a collision with a commercial truck driver
• $5,000,000 — spinal cord injury settlement after an 18-wheeler rear-ended our client
• $3,740,000 — traumatic brain injury recovery after a tractor-trailer crash on I-45
• $6,000,000 — Fatal commercial vehicle accident

Trucking companies and their insurers know our name. When they see we’re on your case, they know a lowball offer won’t work. See more reasons families choose us on our ” Why Hire Us “ page.

Contact us today for a free consultation, and let us help you get the justice you deserve. Call Now (281) 893-0760

What to Do After a Truck Accident in Galveston

What you do in the first hours and days matters. If you’re able, follow these steps:

1. Call 911. Get medical help for anyone who is hurt, and make sure the police document the crash. The police report becomes key evidence.
2. Get checked by a doctor — even if you feel okay. Serious injuries like whiplash and brain trauma often show up hours or days later. Medical records also connect your injuries to the crash.
3. Take photos if you safely can. Capture the vehicles, skid marks, road conditions, the truck’s company name, and its DOT number.
4. Get witness names and numbers. Independent witnesses can make or break a disputed case.
5. Don’t give a recorded statement to the trucking company’s insurer. Adjusters are trained to get you to say things that hurt your claim. Let your lawyer do the talking.
6. Call a truck accident lawyer fast. Trucking companies send investigators to the scene within hours. Critical evidence — driver logs, black box data, dash cam footage — can disappear quickly. We maintain a quick response team so we can act the same day.

Who Can Be Held Responsible?

Truck cases are not like car wrecks. More than one party may share the blame, and each one usually has its own insurer and lawyers. Depending on the facts, we may pursue:

• The truck driver — for speeding, distraction, fatigue, or driving under the influence
• The trucking company — for pushing illegal schedules, skipping maintenance, or hiring unsafe drivers
• The cargo loader — when a shifted or overweight load causes a rollover or jackknife
• A parts maker or repair shop — when brakes, tires, or steering fail

Federal rules matter here. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration limits how many hours a trucker can drive through its hours-of-service rules. When drivers or companies break those rules and hurt someone, we use it to prove the case. This is where hiring a lawyer who focuses on 18-wheeler accidents — not just car wrecks — makes a real difference.

Attorney Greg Baumgartner is a nationally recognized truck accident attorney. We have secured maximum compensation for hundreds of victims of truck accidents, drawing on over 40 years of experience. We have obtained hundreds of millions of dollars in damages for families in Galveston County and across Texas.

What Compensation Can You Recover?

Every case is different, but Texas law allows injured victims to seek payment for:

• Medical bills — past, current, and future care
• Lost wages and reduced ability to earn
• Pain, suffering, and mental anguish
• Disability and disfigurement
• Property damage

If you lost a family member, Texas law lets a spouse, children, or parents bring a wrongful death claim for their loss. No settlement can replace a loved one, but it can protect your family’s future.

How Long Do You Have to File?

In most cases, Texas gives you two years from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003. Two years sounds like a long time. It isn’t. Evidence disappears, witnesses move, and building a strong truck case takes months. The sooner you call, the stronger your case will be.

Why Galveston Families Choose Greg Baumgartner

Greg Baumgartner has represented truck accident victims across Texas since 1985 — and won his first fatal truck accident case in 1986. He holds dual law degrees (fewer than 1% of attorneys do), is a Trial Lawyers College graduate, and has earned a preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, as well as recognition from Super Lawyers, Newsweek, and others.

• Undefeated — we have never lost a truck accident case in over 40 years
• Focused — we limit our caseload to serious injury and wrongful death truck cases, so your case gets real attention
• Direct access — you work with Greg, not a rotating cast of associates
• No fee unless we win — the consultation is free, and you owe nothing unless we recover money for you

Our offices are in Houston, less than an hour up I-45 — and if you’re hurt, we come to you. We meet clients at home, in the hospital, or wherever is easiest, anywhere in Galveston County. We proudly serve communities across Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Galveston truck accident lawyer cost?

Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, which means we only get paid if we win money for you. The consultation is free.

What is my truck accident case worth?

It depends on your injuries, your medical costs, your lost income, and how the crash affects your life going forward. Serious truck cases often resolve for far more than car accident claims because commercial trucks carry large insurance policies. We can provide an honest assessment during a free case review.

What if the trucking company’s insurer already offered me money?

Don’t sign anything yet. Early offers are almost always far below what a case is worth. Once you accept, you give up your right to more — even if your injuries turn out worse than you thought. Let us review the offer for free first.

How long will my case take?

Some cases settle in months. Others, where fault or damages are disputed, can take longer — sometimes into litigation. We prepare every case as if it’s going to trial, which is exactly why most of them settle for full value.

Do I really need a lawyer who focuses on truck accidents?

Yes. Truck cases involve federal safety rules, driver logs, black box data, and multiple insurance companies. A general car accident lawyer can miss evidence that changes the outcome. Truck litigation is all we do.

Talk to a Galveston Truck Accident Lawyer Today — Free

You focus on healing. We’ll deal with the trucking company. Call (281) 893-0760 — phones are answered 24/7 — or contact us online to set up your free consultation. There’s no fee unless we win.

We Handle All Types of Truck Accident Cases in Galveston, TX

18-Wheeler & Semi-Truck Accidents

Bus Accidents

Dump Truck Accidents

FedEx Truck Accidents

Garbage Truck Accidents

Jackknifed Truck Accident

Tanker Truck Accidents

Tow Truck Accidents

Tractor-Trailer Accidents

Underride Accidents

UPS Truck Accidents

Types of Compensation Available in Galveston, TX Truck Accident Cases:

You may be eligible for significant compensation if you’ve been involved in a truck accident in Galveston, TX. Depending on your case, a Galveston, TX, truck accident lawyer can help you understand and pursue economic, non-economic, and possibly punitive damages.

Economic Damages:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Diminished earning capacity
• Property damage

Non-Economic Damages:

• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Disability
• Disfigurement
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Loss of consortium

Punitive Damages: These are awarded in cases of extreme negligence, such as DUI-related crashes.

Wrongful Death: In the unfortunate event of a fatality, surviving family members may seek economic and emotional compensation.

Contact our Galveston Truck Accident Attorneys Today

 Our experienced Galveston truck accident lawyer is ready to take your call. We focused on helping your family maximize its financial recovery and move forward. Please call us at (281) 893-0760 to schedule your complimentary consultation.

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• Austin
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