San Antonio truck accident lawyer

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Car crash? Call Crosley

 

A serious truck accident can be devastating for victims and their loved ones. Medical bills and other expenses pile up faster than you can keep track of them. And the trucking company is probably saying they did nothing wrong, or that your serious injuries are worth far less than you claim.

 

You don’t have to take them on alone. If you’ve been injured in a truck crash, call Crosley Law for help right away. You may be entitled to compensation for the huge financial losses you’ve suffered—medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering—and you can also hold the people who caused your pain accountable.

What our clients say

Why the Legal Community Trusts Tom Crosley

Hear what Tom Crosley’s peers in the San Antonio legal community have to say about why they trust the Crosley Law Firm.

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Client Story: Karen C.’s Story

“They will fight for you and do you justice. I am happy, very content, it could not have went any better.”

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Client Story: Chris D.’s Case

“Working with Tom was really a benefit for us. I always knew Tom had our best interests in mind.”

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Client Story:Scot R.’s Case

“Crosley Law represented me in such a great way, and they took such concern. They answered all of my questions and they relieved me of my fears and trepidations.”

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Top truck crash case results

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Our client suffered a severe brain injury when he was run over while riding his bicycle. He was in a coma for several weeks and will require supervision for the remainder of his life. The settlement funded a trust that will provide for his life-long needs.

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Our client suffered a traumatic brain injury from a head-on collision with an 18-wheeler. This is a story of results, of digging deeper, of seeking out medical expertise, and Crosley Law doing everything in their power to make sure justice was delivered.

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9

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Our client, a 24-year-old pedestrian, was struck by a delivery driver. He suffered two broken legs, soft tissue injuries, and a traumatic brain injury. According to Verdict Search, this was one of the highest settlements of that year nationwide for this type of case.

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Our client, a 46-year-old plumber, suffered multiple injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, during a head-on collision with an 18-wheeler truck tractor. This case got national attention due to the verdict’s size and Tom Crosley’s use of cutting-edge scientific evidence.

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Our client’s 6-year-old son, an innocent bystander, died from gunshot wounds when sheriff’s deputies used excessive force while pursuing a non-violent individual. We negotiated a $5 million settlement with Bexar County.

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Our client was pulling a load of hay in her pickup truck. As she made a left turn from a two-lane highway into her ranch, an inattentive 18-wheeler driver t-boned her vehicle. Our client sustained a traumatic brain injury.

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Our client sustained life-altering injuries after his vehicle was struck by an 18-wheeler. The insurance company’s final settlement offer of $330k was nowhere near fair. We took this case to trial, held the trucking company accountable, and got a great result for our client.

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Our client suffered severe injuries requiring neck surgery after a collision with an 18-wheeler.

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A 3-year-old boy suffered a traumatic brain injury and facial fractures when the car he was riding in was rear-ended by a man in a work truck suspected of distracted driving.

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We represented the family of a 72-year-old man who was killed while driving his pickup truck to work in the oil fields near Odessa, Texas. A concrete pumping truck had pulled out in front of our client’s pickup, causing the fatal crash.

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We mediated a $2 million settlement in a wrongful death case involving an 18-wheeler.

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A retired police officer was fatally injured in multi-car head-on collision caused by negligent 18-wheeler driver. We represented his widow and two adult daughters and received policy limits settlements from three insurance companies.

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We represented a passenger in a pickup truck who suffered a traumatic brain injury after they were involved in a collision with an 18-wheeler.

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Our client was run off the road by an 18-wheeler and sustained injuries to his neck and back for which he later had surgery.

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This settlement was achieved for a client who suffered significant neck and back injuries after a truck accident.

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Our client was a highway worker who was struck by a careless semi-truck driver. The insurance company’s previous best offer before settling was just $300,000.

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Our client sustained severe neck injuries after a crash involving a construction truck. The insurance company initially had only offered $50,000.

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Our client was a surgeon who suffered a severe wrist injury and a fractured leg after being hit by an 18-wheeler. As a result, she was in a wheelchair for months and could not work or care for herself. We negotiated a total settlement of $1,000,000.

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Crosley Law represented the family of a motorist who was killed in a freeway crash caused by a company truck. After filing a lawsuit, we were able to settle for the maximum policy limits before trial.

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We represented the widow and the estate who received a total of 51% of the settlement ($510,000). A motorcyclist was struck and killed when an 18-wheeler turned in front of him. Crosley Law Firm reached a policy limits settlement for his widow and parents.

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A law firm that won’t back down

 

If you have suffered serious injuries or lost a loved one in an accident involving a tractor-trailer, “big rig,” or other large truck or commercial vehicle, Crosley Law is here to help.

 

We aren’t afraid to take on the biggest and most difficult trucking cases, and our record of million-dollar settlements and verdicts speaks for itself. We also proudly put our clients first, rolling out the red carpet and making sure they get the care they need and the attention they deserve throughout the entire process.

How are truck accident claims different from car accident claims?

There are several important ways that truck accidents are different from “ordinary” car accidents involving personal vehicles. A few of the biggest ones include:

 

  • Liability. While fault for most car accidents rests with one driver or the other, liability in a trucking accident may be shared by a truck driver, the trucking company, manufacturers, maintenance companies, cargo loaders, and more.
  • Insurance coverage. Commercial vehicle operators must carry much higher insurance coverage amounts than personal vehicle owners. This often means that injury victims can recover much higher settlements when a trucking company is involved.
  • Complexity. Trucking cases are highly complex and require thorough investigation to uncover all the necessary sources of evidence and discover which rules and laws may have been violated. Plus, large trucking companies defend cases aggressively and may even hide evidence.

 

For these and other reasons, we strongly recommend you speak to an experienced truck accident attorney as soon as possible after an accident with any commercial vehicle.

What are some common causes of trucking accidents?

Most truck accidents result from preventable causes, including driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, speeding, distracted driving, driver fatigue, and other driver errors.

 

Not all trucking accidents result from truck driver negligence, though. The trucking companies themselves are legally responsible for the drivers they put on the road, and they often share blame for deadly wrecks as they try to squeeze out extra profits (at the expense of safety). Some examples of factors that cause these types of crashes are:

 

  • Overloaded or improperly loaded trucks
  • Unreasonable delivery deadlines
  • Inadequate driver training
  • Defective equipment

 

Far too many trucking companies pressure truck drivers to pull extra-long shifts, often in violation of laws and regulations, so they can make more deliveries or move products faster. This leads to speeding and drowsy driving. When you combine these dangerous behaviors with a massive 18-wheeler that weighs up to 80,000 pounds, the results can be catastrophic.

 

As fuel prices go up and competition gets stiffer, some trucking companies also cut corners to stay profitable. They may neglect to do inspections or fail to replace worn out or defective parts. These reckless practices contribute to the rapidly growing number of deaths caused by semi-truck accidents and other large truck crashes each year.

Why are truck accident cases so complex?

Compared to typical car accident cases, trucking accident cases are very complex, and the victims of these wrecks and their loved ones face unique challenges. Below are some of the things that make truck wreck personal injury claims more difficult:

 

  • The laws that govern the trucking industry are very complicated. Understanding them requires lots of knowledge and training.
  • The large trucking companies and their insurers often have big legal teams and lots of money. They will fight tooth and nail to avoid taking responsibility for their negligence.
  • Multiple parties are usually involved. As a victim, you may sue the truck driver, the trucking company, the manufacturer of a defective part, or other companies or people who caused the crash or made it worse. Plus, large trucks sometimes crash into more than one vehicle, so other victims may be filing lawsuits as well.
  • Large trucks are complex vehicles with many more parts compared to a passenger car. Proving that a semi-truck accident was the result of a failed part or poor maintenance requires detailed knowledge of how these commercial trucks work.
  • Truck crashes often result in catastrophic injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, and more. We may need to obtain extensive medical records and work with multiple experts to calculate and support a fair demand for financial compensation.

 

Trucking companies and their insurance companies also regularly use shocking methods to avoid paying victims fair compensation. We have seen unsafe and unethical truck companies:

 

  • Pressure injured victims to make recorded statements that may damage their case.
  • Set up surveillance to spy on injured victims.
  • Destroy or dispose of key evidence to cover up their wrongdoing.
  • Make unreasonably low settlement offers to resolve the claim before victims speak to an attorney about their rights.

 

To level the playing field against these powerful companies, you need an aggressive and experienced personal injury lawyer who will protect your interests while forcing the people who harmed you to take responsibility for their actions.

How will Crosley Law fight for me?

The truck accident attorneys at Crosley Law understand the pain that trucking accident victims go through and the challenges they face. We use our experience and resources to stand up for them. To uncover the truth about what caused your crash and fight for justice, we’ll use the following strategies:

 

  • We will send accident reconstruction experts to the scene so they can gather vital evidence and help prove your claim.
  • We examine driver logbooks to see if he or she was driving longer hours than the law allows, and any other records that might show if a driver had a history of unsafe driving or disciplinary action.
  • We’ll obtain dash cam footage, “black box” recorded data, and other evidence to help us piece together what happened at the time of the accident—and who was responsible.
  • We’ll hire trucking safety experts to determine if the truck was overloaded, had a mechanical malfunction, lacked proper blind spot mirrors, or had any other safety violations.
  • We will investigate whether the trucking company performed required inspections and repairs.
  • We’ll take witnesses statements and interview the responsible trucker to determine if they were speeding, driving aggressively, distracted, or engaging in any other negligent and unsafe behavior.

 

When the insurance company tries to cover up the causes of the crash and minimize or deny your claim, our truck accident law firm has the resources and expertise to fight back. To do so, we use the following methods of our own:

 

  • We collect under-oath statements from corporate representatives.
  • We work with multiple experts for accident reconstruction, medical care planning, and more.
  • We produce high-tech, detailed computer animations to show a jury exactly how the accident occurred.

How long do I have to file a truck accident lawsuit?

In Texas, you typically have two years to file a truck crash lawsuit. However, we urge you to speak with an experienced truck accident lawyer as soon as possible after your crash, as your case may become much more difficult to win if you wait too long.

 

Evidence starts to disappear quickly after a Texas truck accident. By law, trucking companies only have to keep certain records for a brief period of time. Unless you or your attorney move quickly to legally protect those documents, the truck company will not hesitate to destroy electric logging records and other data, particularly if that evidence could prove their driver was at fault.

 

You cannot count on the trucking company or their insurer to do the right thing. Hiring a skilled San Antonio 18-wheeler accident lawyer is your best chance to protect your rights and get fair compensation.

How much is my truck accident case worth?

Truck crashes tend to result in higher settlements on average than other types of car crashes. This is largely due to more severe injuries and greater amount of insurance coverage available.

 

At Crosley Law, our overall average case value for all personal injury cases is about $250,000. For truck accidents specifically, the average is higher than that. Some of our biggest wins have been for commercial truck accidents, including $20 million for a young man hit by a delivery driver and $16 million for a man injured in a wrong-way semi truck collision.

 

As with other types of motor vehicle accidents, you can claim the following types of damages in your truck crash claim:

 

  • Economic damages. These cover how much the truck crash cost you in financial terms, both now and in the future. Examples include medical expenses, lost wages, and reduced future earning potential.
  • Non-economic damages. Severe injuries and fatalities take more than just a financial toll on crash victims. You can demand compensation for pain and suffering, emotional trauma, disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of life, and other physical pain and emotional injuries.
  • Punitive damages. If the truck driver or trucking company acted with flagrant, reckless disregard for safety or the law, punitive damages meant to punish them might be awarded. A personal injury attorney with trial experience can help you determine whether punitive damages may be realistic in your case.

 

Major factors that influence how much a case is worth include:

  • Total medical expenses attributable to the crash.
  • Total lost wages.
  • Amount of insurance coverage available.
  • How clear the liability is in the case (e.g., was it clearly one person’s fault, or is responsible shared or debatable?)
  • “Aggravating facts” that make the at-fault party less sympathetic in the eyes of a jury.

 

As noted above, one important way that truck crashes are different from most other car crashes is the insurance coverage available. Trucking and commercial vehicle companies must carry very large insurance policies. This means that the maximum compensation you can realistically recover is often much higher than in a regular car crash with a driver carrying only the minimum personal coverage. However, it also means that insurance companies will fight your truck accident claim especially aggressively—because they have so much more to lose.

How much does a truck accident lawyer cost?

Everyone deserves experienced legal representation. Crosley Law offers free consultations so we can listen to your story and give you honest advice about your rights and legal options, at no cost to you.

 

If we take on your case, we have a no-fee policy: We won’t charge you a cent unless we get you a settlement or win your case in court. Our attorney fee is taken as a percentage of your settlement and verdict. We’ll even cover your legal and case frees up front. If we don’t win for you, you owe nothing.

 

Call 210-LAW-3000 | 210-529-3000 or fill out the free consultation request form on this page and we’ll get in touch with you right away.

What happens after Crosley Law resolves my truck accident case?

Whether your case gets tried in court or settles out of court, our work does not end when you make a financial recovery. After your case reaches a resolution:

 

  • We work with medical providers and health insurers to reduce your medical bills and resolve hospital liens.
  • We continue to stay in touch and help you recover from the lifelong physical, mental, emotional, and financial costs of a truck accident.
  • Our biggest reward is seeing you recover and lead a life as close as possible to the one you had before someone else hurt you in a crash. That’s the goal we’re always striving toward.

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