In San Antonio, a person hurt in a truck accident caused by someone else can recover medical costs, lost income, and pain under Texas law. Owsley Law Firm handles San Antonio truck accidents from its Houston offices, comes to you, and charges no fee unless it wins. Call before you speak with any insurer.
Truck Accidents in San Antonio
Where do San Antonio truck accidents happen?
I-35 through San Antonio carries a large share of U.S.-Mexico truck freight, and I-10 and I-37 add coastal and West Texas loads. Truck cases here frequently involve Laredo-based carriers and Mexican-domiciled trailers.
San Antonio truck cases involve the border. I-35 through the city carries a large share of U.S.-Mexico freight from Laredo, and the carriers are often Laredo-based with Mexican-domiciled trailers and layered insurance. I-10 brings West Texas and Houston freight through the Northwest Side interchange with Loop 410, and I-37 carries Corpus Christi refinery traffic into downtown. The firm’s San Antonio truck cases most often begin on I-35 between downtown and the 410 north interchange, or on Loop 410 South near the freight yards.
Corridors where San Antonio truck accidents cluster
- I-10 and Loop 410 interchange on the Northwest Side
- Loop 1604 at US-281 and the Stone Oak corridor
- I-35 between downtown and the Loop 410 north interchange
- I-37 and I-10 downtown interchange
- Culebra Road and Bandera Road on the West Side
- Loop 410 South at US-90 and Military Drive
Cases from San Antonio
What does a San Antonio truck accident case look like?
An 18-wheeler on I-35 near Loop 410 jackknifes on a wet morning and takes out four cars; the carrier is based in Laredo and its insurer disputes everything.
A commuter on Loop 1604 is struck in a construction-zone lane shift at Stone Oak; the concussion is dismissed by the adjuster as a headache.
What to do now
What should you do after a truck accident in San Antonio?
- Get examined the same day. University Hospital (Level I trauma) and Brooke Army Medical Center (Level I trauma) handle the serious truck accident injuries from San Antonio; an urgent care visit the same day is enough to start the record if you are not transported.
- Photograph the vehicles, the road, and your injuries where it happened, especially on I-10 and I-35, where scenes are cleared within minutes.
- Get the San Antonio crash report. San Antonio Police Department and Bexar County Sheriff reports are available through the TxDOT Crash Report Online Purchase System, usually within 10 days. The firm obtains it for clients at no charge.
- Report the crash to your own insurer, but give no recorded statement to the other driver’s carrier or the trucking company’s investigator until you have counsel.
- Know where the case goes. San Antonio truck accidents suits are filed in the Bexar County Civil District Courts, Bexar County Courthouse, 100 Dolorosa, or Bexar County Courts at Law depending on the crash location.
- Call the firm. San Antonio clients are handled from Houston by phone, video, and mail, and the firm travels to San Antonio for meetings, depositions, and court. The consultation is free.
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Common questions
San Antonio truck accident questions
Which San Antonio roads have the most truck accidents?
I-35, I-10, Loop 410, and I-37, with I-35 north of downtown and the I-10 and 410 interchange leading the count.
What if the truck was a Mexican carrier?
Mexican carriers operating in Texas must carry U.S. insurance and register with federal regulators. The firm identifies the U.S. insurer, the trailer owner, and any drayage company and pursues each.
Do federal hours-of-service rules apply to trucks on I-35 between San Antonio and Laredo?
Yes, for interstate carriers. Federal rules limit driving to 11 hours after 10 hours off duty, and electronic logging devices record it. Texas applies similar rules to most intrastate trucks. A driver pushing a Laredo freight run on schedule may be over hours, and the logging data proves it if it is preserved before the carrier’s retention period runs out.
What if a dump truck from a quarry north of San Antonio caused my crash?
Dump and aggregate trucks are commercial vehicles that must follow Texas safety rules on loads, brakes, and driver qualifications. Spilled gravel, an overloaded bed, or worn brakes can each support a claim against the operator. Many of these trucks run for local contractors, so the claim may involve both the trucking company and the contractor that hired it.