Oak Hills Truck Accident Lawyer
Decades of holding truck drivers and trucking companies accountable
Truck drivers regularly drive on highways and local roads in Oak Hills and the San Antonio region. Some of the main routes where you can find tractor-trailers, rigs, big box trucks, and local delivery trucks are Interstates 10 and 410 (the Loop), Fredericksburg Road, Callaghan Road, and Babcock Road. Truck drivers have a duty to drive safely and to control their trucks at all times. Trucks can cause deaths and serious injuries because their size, mass, and dimensions are much larger than those of cars, motorcycles, and smaller trucks.
At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we work with truck industry professionals, local law enforcement, and you to show why your truck accident happened and who is responsible. We demand compensation for all your medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and property damage.
While past results do not guarantee future outcomes, we’re proud of our record of recoveries in truck accident cases, which includes:
- $8 million. We secured this wrongful death recovery due to an 18-wheeler truck accident.
- $6 million. We obtained this amount for our client, who suffered severe injuries in a truck accident.
- $3.1 million. We obtained this award when a truck accident required that our client undergo back and neck surgery.
Please call us. We’re ready to fight for your future.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What types of truck accidents do you handle?
- What are the common causes of truck accidents in Oak Hills, Texas?
- What injuries do truck accidents cause?
- What should injury victims do after a truck accident?
- Who is responsible for truck accidents in Oak Hills?
- How much is my truck accident claim worth?
- Why do clients hire your law firm?
- Do you have an Oak Hills truck accident lawyer near me?
What types of truck accidents do you handle?
Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney handles all types of truck accidents. Our Oak Hills truck accident lawyers understand the unique challenges that truck accidents present. Some of the accident types that we handle include:
- Jackknife accidents. These crashes happen when a tractor and a trailer close in on each other, like the blades of a knife, due to speeding, skids, and other causes.
- Rollover accidents. Trucks have a different center of gravity than cars. Their center of gravity, dimensions, weight, and cargo make trucks more prone to rollover accidents than smaller vehicles.
- Head-on crashes. Drivers who are distracted, intoxicated, or confused can drive the wrong way, causing a head-on accident.
- Wide-turn accidents. Long trucks need more room (and, sometimes, more than one lane) to complete their turn. Drivers should understand how to make these turns without hitting other cars.
- Blind spot accidents. Trucks, unlike most cars, don’t have side or rear windows. Truck drivers and trucking companies need to ensure that when their trucks change lanes, turn, or maneuver, the driver can see around all sides of the truck.
- Rear-end accidents. Truck drivers who tailgate, look at GPS devices, or drive while fatigued are very likely to slam into any vehicles in front of them.
- Broadside/T-bone accidents. These accidents often occur at intersections, when the front of a truck collides with the side of your car.
- Underride accidents. These accidents may occur if a small car slides underneath a truck when there is a collision. Generally, commercial trucks must have rear underride guards to prevent these accidents from happening.
- Backing-out accidents. Trucks often must back out into traffic after making a delivery. Our Oak Hills truck accident lawyers hold truck drivers and companies accountable when backing out of accidents due to a lack of caution, failure to use a spotter, or other reasons.
- All other types of truck accidents.
What are the common causes of truck accidents in Oak Hills, Texas?
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), in 2022, more than 6,000 large trucks and buses were involved in deadly accidents. Most truck accidents that cause deaths or serious injuries are preventable. Some of the reasons why truck accidents happen include the following:
- Tired drivers. Many truck companies promise deliveries on the same day or overnight. Many truck companies push their drivers to make more deliveries and faster deliveries. These promises and pushes cause drivers to be on the road for very long hours, causing fatigue. Truck driver fatigue is so common that the FMCSA regulates the number of hours that drivers can operate their trucks without taking short and long-term rests.
- Cargo that is not secure or excessive. Truck companies and drivers have a duty to properly secure their cargo, so the driver keeps control of their truck, and so that the cargo doesn’t spill from the truck, causing a nightmare scenario as vehicles try to avoid the spill.
- Drunk or drugged driving. Truck drivers who drink and drive or use drugs and drive are a danger to themselves and everyone else on the road. Truck drivers of commercial trucks may be charged with driving under the influence, and may lose their license, if their blood alcohol content (BAC) level is .04. The BAC level for car drivers is .08 in most states.
- Driver distraction. Driver distraction includes texting, talking on a smartphone, looking at a GPS, drinking any beverage, and eating. Truck drivers need to be able to concentrate and react to traffic conditions at all times.
- Lack of training. Truck businesses need to ensure that they vet their drivers and train them on how to drive their trucks, anticipate emergencies, and respond to emergencies.
- Defective truck parts. Our Oak Hills truck accident lawyers work with truck product experts to determine if defective hydraulic systems, electrical systems, brakes, tires, or other truck parts are the cause of an accident.
- Improper inspections and repairs. Trucks should undergo inspections before each trip and at regular intervals. There are specific guidelines on what should be inspected. Trucks should not be placed on the road if repairs are necessary until the repairs are complete.
Truck accidents may also be due to traffic congestion, narrow lanes, inclement weather, and other causes.
What injuries do truck accidents cause?
Our Oak Hills personal injury lawyers have experience with all types of serious injuries, including:
- Paralysis and other types of spinal cord damage
- Traumatic brain injuries and other types of head trauma
- Traumatic amputation/loss of limb
- Burn damage
- Simple, complex, compound, and other types of broken bones/fractures
- Internal bleeding and organ damage
- Crush injuries
- Nerve, tissue, and muscle damage
- Back pain, neck pain, and shoulder pain
- Vision or hearing loss
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Mental anguish
- Death
What should injury victims do after a truck accident?
Generally, your first priority is your health. As soon as possible, often with the aid of the police, truck accident victims should be seen at a local Medical Building, such as the Oak Hills Medical Building. The police should arrange for an ambulance or other emergency medical transportation. Prompt medical review can help with your diagnosis and recovery, and also helps to show that your pain was so severe, you needed immediate medical help.
You, someone with you, or one of the other drivers should call the police (usually by dialing 911). The police will secure the traffic site, obtain everyone’s information (driver’s license, insurance, car registration, and contact information), and conduct an initial investigation.
As soon as you can, you (or someone for you) should contact our skilled truck accident lawyers. We’re here to review your medical care (we may recommend that you see other doctors), have investigators go to the truck accident site, contact any other experts who can help, and formally notify the insurance companies. Once you’re working with us, we can then handle every part of your legal claims, so you can focus on your health and your family.
Who is responsible for truck accidents in Oak Hills?
Our Oak Hills truck accident attorneys file claims against everyone who is potentially liable for your truck accident. The responsible parties may include:
- Truck drivers
- Employers of the truck driver
- The owners of the truck (such as fleet companies or smaller owners)
- The loading companies
- The truck broker who arranges the shipment
- All other companies involved in the shipment
- Manufacturers of defective truck parts
- Sellers of alcohol to minors and obviously intoxicated drivers
- Governmental agencies and entities, such as the City of San Antonio or the Texas Department of Transportation (note that claims against government entities, like the City of San Antonio or TxDOT, are subject to the Texas Tort Claims Act, which means they have notice deadlines of six months statewide; 90 days in San Antonio; and there are damages caps).
How much is my truck accident claim worth?
At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we work with your physicians to verify your medical diagnosis, the treatments you’ll need, the complications that may arise, and every way your injuries are affecting every part of your life. We demand payment for all your damages (from the date of the accident, for as long as you need medical care or have any pain), including:
- Medical expenses for emergency care, hospital stays, surgeries, physician visits, rehabilitative care, assistive devices, and medications.
- Income loss, including wages, salary, benefits, business income, and compensation if you can’t work again.
- Physical pain and emotional suffering for every type of trauma.
- Property damage.
- Scarring or disfigurement.
- The inability to enjoy life’s pleasures.
- The loss of bodily function.
- The loss of consortium (enjoyment and comfort between spouses).
We file wrongful death and, where applicable, survival claims if a truck accident is fatal. Wrongful death and survival damages include:
- The burial and funeral expenses.
- Any outstanding end-of-life costs.
- The loss of income support and any other financial support.
- The loss of love, companionship, comfort, and education that your loved one would have provided.
- The emotional distress of the family members.
Normally, you must file a truck accident claim within two years from the date of the accident or the death of your family member. Some shorter timelines may apply, so please contact us as soon as you can.
Why do clients hire your law firm?
Pat Maloney, Jr. is a Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer, which is a rare achievement that few Texas lawyers obtain. He’s been honored as a Super Lawyer every year, from 2003 to 2025.
We understand the complex issues that truck accidents involve. The injuries are often more severe than car accidents. There may be multiple defendants and multiple insurance companies. Some of the defendants may not be located in Texas. Numerous federal and Texas laws regulate the weight of trucks, the equipment the trucks should have, how to properly load the trucks, the need to provide electronic driving logs, and other truck safety issues.
We work with a broad range of truck industry professionals and medical professionals to help present the strongest case possible. Our Oak Hills truck accident lawyer is a skilled negotiator and an accomplished trial lawyer.
Do you have an Oak Hills truck accident lawyer near me?
Yes. We meet truck accident victims and families at our office located at 239 E Commerce St in San Antonio, Texas. We regularly speak with clients by phone and through Zoom and other online video platforms. If your injuries make it too difficult to travel, we can arrange to visit you at your home or another convenient location.
We’re prepared to answer your questions and to guide you through each stage of your truck accident case.
Speak with our Oak Hills truck accident lawyer now
Truck accidents are horrific. Most victims struggle for months, years, or their entire lives. At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we fight to protect your future by working aggressively to prove fault and to show just how devastating your injuries are. We handle truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis. Call us or complete our online contact form to schedule a free consultation.