Fort Sam Houston Truck Accident Lawyer
Holding truck drivers and truck companies accountable for accidents in San Antonio
Many different types of trucks use Interstates 10, 35, and 410, Route 281, and the local Fort Sam Houston roads. These trucks include military trucks, such as heavy expanded mobility tactical trucks (HEMTT trucks), tractor-trailers, rigs, long-haul commercial trucks, and local delivery trucks.
At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we hold truck drivers, their employers, and the various truck companies involved in truck shipments or other truck uses liable when they fail to prioritize your safety. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and families obtain the financial and personal compensation they deserve when truck accidents happen.
Our record of successful truck accident results includes:
- $8 million. We obtained this sum when an 18-wheeler tragically killed a family member.
- $6 million. We secured this amount when our client suffered severe injuries due to a truck accident.
- $3.1 million. We obtained this result for our client, who underwent back and neck surgery due to a truck accident.
We’re ready to fight for the compensation you deserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What types of truck accidents can you handle?
- What causes truck accidents in Fort Sam Houston?
- What types of truck accident injuries do you handle?
- What should I do if I’m hurt or a loved one dies in a truck accident in Fort Sam Houston?
- Who is responsible when truck accidents happen?
- What’s the value of my truck accident claim in Texas?
- What’s the time limit for filing my truck accident case?
- Why clients choose your Fort Sam Houston truck accident lawyer
- Do you have a Fort Sam Houston truck accident attorney near me?
What types of truck accidents can you handle?
Our truck accident lawyer handles all types of truck accidents, whatever types of vehicles involved. At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we handle the following types of truck accidents:
- Jackknife accidents. These truck accidents involve tractor-trailers. They happen when the truck and trailer travel in different directions or at different speeds, causing the trailer to close in on the tractor at a sharp angle, like the blades of a jackknife.
- Rollover accidents. Shifting cargo, sharp turns, the center of gravity of trucks, and other factors can cause trucks to roll over, causing danger for the driver and any vehicles near the truck.
- Head-on accidents. If a truck driver is traveling in the wrong direction or in the wrong lane, the occupants of any vehicles in its path will likely die or suffer catastrophic injuries.
- Wide turn accidents. These accidents happen when drivers fail to position their trucks to avoid entering other lanes of travel, often crushing any cars nearby while the truck completes its turn.
- Blind-spot accidents. We hold truck drivers and trucking companies accountable when they fail to understand where their blind spots are and take proper precautions. Newer camera technology can help avoid blind-spot accidents.
- Rear-end accidents. Truck drivers who are speeding, texting, tailgating, or failing to focus 100 percent on their driving can slam into the rear of a car in front of them.
- Broadside/T-bone accidents. These deadly and serious accidents occur when the front of one vehicle strikes the side of another vehicle.
- Underride accidents. Most trailers and semitrailers must have rear underride guards, but many single-unit trucks are not required to have them. A lack of these rails can cause deaths and severe injuries when accidents between the truck and a small car happen.
- Backing out of accidents. Truck drivers who back out from loading docks or delivery locations need to use spotters, the latest technology, and caution to back out into traffic.
- All other types of truck accidents.
What causes truck accidents in Fort Sam Houston?
According to Texas General Insurance (which relies on data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), in 2023, nationwide:
- Truck accidents caused 5,472 deaths.
- Truck accidents caused 153,452 injuries.
- 9 percent of all fatal accidents involved a large truck.
The fatal victims of truck accidents in 2023 happened in the following proportions:
- Occupants of other vehicles. 70 percent.
- Occupants of trucks. 18 percent.
- Pedestrians, bicyclists, and other road users. 12 percent.
We work with the police, investigators, other experts, and through the formal discovery process to show the cause of your accident. Common causes of truck crashes in Fort Sam Houston include:
- Drunk or drugged driving
- Distracted driving
- Driver fatigue (The FMCSA regulates when drivers need to rest and the proper way to record how long they’ve been driving)
- Shifting cargo
- Overloaded cargo
- Failing to conduct background checks and vet drivers
- Failing to train truck drivers
- Defective truck parts
- Failing to inspect the trucks before each trip and in accordance with Texas and federal requirements
- Faulty road design
- Many other causes
What types of truck accident injuries do you handle?
At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we work with your doctors (and our own network of doctors, if necessary) to verify your diagnosis, understand what medical care you will need (including lifetime care), what complications may arise, and all the ways your injuries are affecting your life. We handle all types of serious injuries, including:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), concussions, and other types of head trauma
- Paralysis, herniated disks, and other types of spinal cord injuries
- Loss of limb/traumatic amputation
- Broken bones/fractures
- Burn injuries
- Rib and other types of crush injuries
- Whiplash and other types of tissue injuries
- Nerve, muscle, ligament, and tendon damage
- Organ damage
- Loss of vision or hearing
- Heart injuries
- Mental anguish
- Back pain
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Death
What should I do if I’m hurt or a loved one dies in a truck accident in Fort Sam Houston?
You should focus on your health first. You, another driver, or someone with you should call the police. We also strongly recommend that you contact us as soon as possible.
For any victim with a severe injury, getting immediate medical help is often critical. The police should arrange for you to be taken to the Brooke Army Medical Center or another emergency medical care facility. If your injuries are less serious, you should still seek a medical review by your family doctor as soon as possible.
The police will clear the accident site to reduce the risk of another accident and to ensure emergency vehicles such as ambulances and tow trucks can get through. They can obtain every driver’s contact information, driver’s license information, car registration information, and insurance coverage information. They can also investigate what happened, obtain the names and contact information for any witnesses, and prepare a police report.
Injured drivers need to contact their own insurance carrier. They should not speak with the insurance carriers for the defendants. We can speak with the carrier for you.
Our lawyer is ready to explain your rights, answer your questions, promptly investigate the accident (including inquiring about any video of the accident), and file your claim against everyone responsible.
Who is responsible when truck accidents happen?
We have the experience and resources to hold everyone responsible for your accident accountable. The responsible people and businesses may include one or more of the following:
- The driver of the truck
- The truck driver’s employer
- The owner of the truck
- The truck companies involved in arranging the shipment and the loading, and the unloading of the truck
- Manufacturers of defective truck parts
- Sellers of alcohol to obviously intoxicated persons who posed a clear danger, and the intoxication was a proximate cause of the crash (Texas also allows claims for providing alcohol to minors)
- The Texas Department of Transportation, and other governmental agencies and entities
What’s the value of my truck accident claim in Texas?
We fight to ensure your future; to maximize your health, your ability to work, your finances, and your ability to enjoy the rest of your life. We work with you and with experts to properly value all your damages. Our Fort Sam Houston truck accident lawyer demands compensation for all your current and future damages. These damages include:
- Your medical expenses, which include ER care, hospitalizations, surgeries, rehabilitative therapy, medications, and assistive devices.
- Your lost income, which includes wages, business income, benefits, and long-term disability pay.
- Your physical pain and emotional suffering, which includes every time you cry, itch, can’t move, feel anxious, suffer depression, and all other physical and emotional trauma
- The cost to fix or replace your truck
- Any scarring or disfigurement
- The loss of life’s pleasures, bodily function, and consortium
If a truck accident is fatal, we file a wrongful death claim for the family members. Wrongful death damages include:
- The burial and funeral costs
- Any outstanding medical bills due to the truck accident
- The loss of financial support, including income and inheritance
- The loss of personal support, including love, companionship, comfort, and guidance
- The mental grief and anguish of the family members
- The value of the household services that your family member would have performed
We may seek exemplary (punitive) damages when the evidence shows fraud, malice, or gross negligence as defined by Texas law.
What’s the time limit for filing my truck accident case?
The outside time limit for filing a Fort Sam Houston personal injury claim is within two years from the date of the truck accident. Some shorter time limits may apply, especially when the military is involved. Please contact us now so we can preserve your rights and present the strongest case possible.
Why do clients choose your Fort Sam Houston truck accident lawyer
Many of our clients recommend us because of our compassion, our reputation, and our record of results. One client wrote:
“My mind was completely at ease knowing Pat Maloney, Steve Lubbering, and the legal staff were working diligently for what was in my best interest. I highly recommend Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney for all your legal needs.”
Attorney Pat Maloney, Jr., is a Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer. Super Lawyer has recognized his advocacy skills from 2003 to 2025. He’s also a member of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys and the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America.
Do you have a Fort Sam Houston truck accident attorney near me?
Yes. We meet truck accident victims and families at our office located at 239 E Commerce St in San Antonio, Texas. We also speak with clients by phone and through online video. We’re able to make alternate arrangements to discuss your case if your injuries or military status prevent you from traveling.
We can guide you calmly and clearly through each step of the claims process.
Speak with our Fort Sam Houston truck accident lawyer today
At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we understand the federal and Texas laws that govern truck driving. We handle cases that may involve multiple defendants. Please call us or fill out our online contact form to schedule a free consultation. We represent truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis. We’re ready to fight for all the compensation you deserve.