San Antonio Truck Accident Lawyer

A serious truck crash can leave you facing surgery, missed paychecks, and calls from an insurance adjuster before you know what comes next. San Antonio truck accident lawyer Greg Baumgartner helps people with major injuries and families who have lost someone in commercial truck crashes. His practice is based in Houston and serves clients across Texas.

Greg brings more than 40 years of experience handling truck accident cases and an undefeated record. He accepts a limited number of cases so each receives the time and attention it needs. Past results do not guarantee a future outcome.

Call 1-866-758-4529 or request a free case review. There is no attorney’s fee unless we recover compensation for you.

How I Help After a Serious Truck Crash

When a family calls me, they rarely have all the answers. They may have a report number, a few photographs, and a loved one still in the hospital. That is enough to start a conversation.

My first concern is what evidence needs to be protected. I want to know who has the truck, what it recorded, and whether there is video. Then I compare those records with the damage, witness accounts, and the scene. A trucking company’s explanation needs to hold up against the evidence.

I also want to understand what the injury has changed at home. Can you work? Do you need help getting dressed or caring for your children? Those details help explain losses that a stack of medical bills cannot show.

Learn more about Greg Baumgartner’s background and approach, including his two law degrees and Trial Lawyers College training.

Selected Truck Accident Results

Confidential Multimillion-Dollar Settlement

Recovery for the family of a man killed in a collision with a big rig. The defense blamed the victim. The settlement was the largest the trucking company had ever paid.

$5 Million Commercial Vehicle Settlement

Recovery for a man injured when a commercial vehicle struck him from behind.

These are selected firm results, not representations that the cases occurred in San Antonio. Each case depends on its facts, injuries, available evidence, and sources of recovery.

Undefeated in Trucking Accident Litigation for Over 40 Years

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Truck Accident Claims in San Antonio and Bexar County

A crash on I-35 or I-10 may raise questions about traffic slowing ahead, following distance, or a lane change. At a ramp or interchange, the position of each vehicle matters. A claim that a car “came out of nowhere” should be tested against sight lines, physical damage, and any available video.

The location also helps identify who may hold evidence. The responding agency may have photographs or recordings. Nearby businesses may have cameras. The carrier or a separate technology company may control the truck’s electronic records. Finding those sources early can matter more than waiting for a completed crash report.

According to TxDOT’s 2024 commercial motor vehicle crash report, Bexar County recorded 2,684 CMV-involved crashes and 18 deaths. Those figures cover the entire county and include commercial vehicles beyond 18-wheelers. They are not San Antonio-only statistics.

Evidence We Move Quickly to Preserve

The first task is to identify what exists and who controls it. Depending on the crash, relevant evidence may include vehicle data, driver logs, dashcam footage, dispatch messages, maintenance records, and the truck itself.

Truck Data and Driver Logs Serve Different Purposes

A truck’s engine or other vehicle modules may store speed, braking, or event data. What is available depends on the truck and its equipment. An electronic logging device, or ELD, mainly records driving time and duty status. The FMCSA explanation of electronic logging devices describes that role.

A record showing that the brake switch activated does not answer every question about stopping. The data must be read alongside the scene and other evidence. Our guide to retaining truck black-box data explains what may be available and why timing matters.

The Company’s Records Can Add Context

A driver’s account is one part of the investigation. Inspection records may show an unresolved problem. Dispatch messages may help explain the schedule. Video may show when traffic slowed. Each source needs to be checked against the others.

Evidence can disappear through routine overwriting, repairs, or a return to service. A specific preservation request helps identify what must be kept. An inspection or court action may also be needed.

Who May Be Responsible for the Crash?

The truck driver may be responsible, but the investigation should also examine the business behind the trip. Depending on the facts and applicable law, a trucking company, maintenance provider, cargo-loading business, or another party may share responsibility.

A company name on a trailer does not settle the issue. We need to determine who employed or controlled the driver, who operated the truck, and whose conduct helped cause the crash. We also examine the insurance that may apply.

What Compensation May Cover

A serious injury claim may include past and future medical care, lost income, reduced earning ability, pain, physical limits, and disfigurement. The available damages depend on the injury and the proof.

Before discussing settlement, I want a clear picture of what recovery may require. That can include future surgery, therapy, help at home, or a job you can no longer do. Settling before those needs have been understood can leave a family paying for them later.

If someone you love died in the crash, our information on wrongful death claims after a fatal truck accident explains the separate issues families may face.

Working With Our Houston-Based Office

Our office is in Houston, and we represent clients with serious truck accident claims in San Antonio and across Texas. You can start by calling us to discuss what happened. You do not need to gather all the records before that first conversation.

Tell us if hospitalization, pain, or travel makes communication difficult. We can discuss what arrangements your situation requires, how records will be gathered, and what the following steps involve. Before hiring us, ask who will handle your case and how you will receive updates.

As a Texas truck accident lawyer, Greg evaluates cases from across the state. The investigation and legal strategy must fit the facts of your crash.

San Antonio Truck Accident FAQs

How much does it cost to hire you?

The consultation is free, and there is no attorney’s fee unless we recover compensation. We work on a contingency fee, which means the fee is a percentage of the recovery. The written agreement explains that percentage, case expenses, and how they are handled.

How long do I have to file a lawsuit?

Most Texas truck injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the crash. Wrongful death claims generally have two years running from the death. Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.003 sets out the general rule. Exceptions and shorter notice requirements may apply, so have your deadline checked promptly. Insurance negotiations do not automatically extend it.

Can I recover if the trucking company blames me?

Possibly. Under Texas’s proportionate responsibility rule, being more than 50% responsible bars recovery. If you are 50% or less responsible, your damages are reduced by your share of fault. An adjuster’s accusation does not decide those percentages. Evidence matters.

How long will my case take?

There is no reliable timetable before the facts are known. Medical recovery, disputed fault, insurance issues, and the court’s schedule can affect the process. Evidence gathering should begin promptly even when treatment is ongoing.

Should I give the trucking insurer a recorded statement?

Speak with a lawyer before giving the other side’s insurer a recorded statement or signing a release. Answering questions while hurt or unsure can create confusion later. Keep letters, emails, and claim numbers, and discuss any obligations to your own insurer separately.

Will my case go to trial?

It may, but filing a lawsuit does not always mean a trial will follow. A case may settle when the parties agree on an acceptable amount. If the offer does not fairly address the evidence and losses, we discuss the risks and choices with you.

Talk With Greg About Your San Antonio Truck Accident

You do not have to know whether you have a strong case before you call. Tell us what happened, what injuries you are dealing with, and what concerns you most. We can discuss whether we can help and which steps need attention first.

Call 1-866-758-4529 or contact us for a free consultation. No attorney’s fee unless we recover compensation for you.