San Antonio Truck Accident Lawyer
San Antonio sees more truck accidents than most other cities in the U.S. If you were injured in an accident involving a 18-wheeler or commercial truck, we will fight to win you maximum compensation.
On San Antonio highways, there are few circumstances more terrifying than having an accident with an 18-wheeler or commercial truck. With these trucks weighing as much as 80,000 pounds, and with truck drivers often having limited means to prevent accidents once something starts to go wrong. Drivers and passengers can be left helpless to protect themselves from life-changing and life-threatening injuries. That is unless they’ve hired a San Antonio 18-wheeler accident lawyer.
After a truck accident, things will begin to happen quickly. When all you want to do is rest and recover, the trucking companies and insurance companies will want to resolve your case as quickly as possible. You will likely receive constant calls from trucking company insurance adjusters who want to remind you that your medical bills are piling up (but not help you understand the true cost of your injuries), and who will push you to settle without telling you that settling also means waiving your right to additional compensation. When you refuse to settle for less than you deserve, they may attempt to look at your social media, follow you on your way to work, and try to find any possible excuse to deny your financial recovery.
A San Antonio Truck Accident Lawyer Can Help
If you’ve been involved in an accident with an 18-wheeler or other type of truck in Texas, you might find yourself looking for the “best truck accident lawyer” for your case. Truck accident attorney Eric Ramos has years of experience fighting the insurance companies and working to get his clients the compensation they deserve. While having an attorney close to your home or work can be important, it’s more important to know that you’ve hired the right attorney for your unique truck accident case. With attorney Eric Ramos and his legal team in your corner, you can rest assured that you have found the best truck accident lawyer for your case.
TELL US WHAT HAPPENED
What makes 18-wheeler accidents so deadly?
Typical passenger vehicles weigh about 3,000 pounds. A fully-loaded tractor-trailer can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. When you combine this weight with speeds and slower braking times truck accidents can be far more dangerous, even deadly.
What should I do after a truck accident?
- Take photographs of the area including the damage to the vehicles involved
- Obtain names and contact information of witnesses to the accident
- Make a note of road conditions – if they were wet, dry, etc.
- Obtain contact information and insurance information from the truck driver
- See a doctor as soon as possible. Oftentimes, injuries are masked so this is crucial
Who can I collect from in a truck accident lawsuit?
What types of compensation can be recovered following a truck accident?
What laws apply to truck drivers that may play a role in my case?
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Trucking Cases We Handle:
- 18-wheelers collisions
- Tanker truck accidents
- Garbage trucks
- Jackknife accidents
- Company vehicles
- Tractor trailers
- Tire blowouts
- Driver fatigue
- Distracted driving
- Negligent hiring
- Inadequate training
- Werner Trucking, UPS, Swift Transport and many more
Determining Fault in 18-Wheeler Accident Cases
Commercial truck accidents are tricky because establishing fault, which is necessary in all personal injury cases, can be challenging. Clearly if a driver is drunk, then the bulk of the blame will be placed on the driver. But, what happens in the event the brakes fail, a tire blows out or if the truck tips over? This is where things can get very complicated. If something fails because the truck was not maintained properly then the trucking company and maintenance company can be liable for the injuries you suffer. This may also apply to rollover accidents; keep in mind, there is stabilizing equipment that is designed to keep a truck from tipping – if that equipment fails because the truck is loaded incorrectly or because it was poorly maintained, the company could be liable.
In some cases, the trucking company can also be held jointly liable if a driver is dozing off behind the wheel and causes an accident. It’s not uncommon to hear a driver state they were trying to meet their delivery deadlines when they were involved in an accident. There are very strict rules in place for rest time for 18 wheeler drivers, if the company is deliberately pushing their drivers too fast, they may be jointly liable for injuries you suffer in a big rig accident.
We Know What It Takes to Win Big Truck Accident Cases
Because state and federal rules and regulations apply to commercial vehicles, truck accident cases are rarely as straightforward as they seem. Often, there are numerous factors involved, and securing just compensation requires a special understanding of how Texas truck accident cases work. At Eric Ramos Law, PLLC, we have the skills and resources to win these complex cases.
If you’ve been injured in an accident with an 18 wheeler or commercial vehicle, contact San Antonio truck accident lawyer Eric Ramos at (210) 404-4878 or request an appointment online as soon as possible. The sooner you have someone advocating on your behalf, the better. Insurance company representatives aren’t likely to wait until you’re fully recovered so time is of the essence. Remember, you’ll never pay a dime in fees unless we’re successful in getting a settlement.
Eric Ramos Law, PLLC
Personal Injury Lawyer San Antonio
Office
7979 Broadway #207, San Antonio, TX, 78209,
info@ericramoslaw.com
Phone
(210) 404-4878
Open Hours
24/7
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