Stone Oak Truck Accident Lawyer
Relentless representation when large trucks cause accidents in the Stone Oak region
All of the homes, businesses, restaurants, schools, and retail stores throughout Stone Oak need supplies on a constant basis. All types of trucks (including food delivery trucks, Amazon and FedEx delivery trucks, tractor-trailers, and flatbeds) use Route 281, Loop 1604, Stone Oak Parkway, Hardy Oak Blvd., Interstates 10, 35, and 410 to make deliveries. Truck accidents happen all too often throughout Texas. Smaller vehicles are simply no match for the size and weight of trucks, which can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds.
Many truck accidents cause fatalities or life-changing injuries. At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we have more than 30 years of experience and working relationships with truck accident professionals, doctors, and others to show who is responsible for Stone Oak truck accidents and what damages they should pay. Call us now for accountability and to restart your life with the financial resources you deserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What kinds of truck accidents do you handle?
- Why do truck accidents happen in Stone Oak?
- What types of injuries do truck accident victims suffer?
- What steps should victims take after a truck accident in Stone Oak?
- Who do you hold accountable when truck accidents happen
- What compensation can I receive if I’m in a truck accident in Texas?
- Why should I hire your firm?
- Do you have a Stone Oak truck accident lawyer near me?
What kinds of truck accidents do you handle?
Our Stone Oak truck accident lawyer handles all types of truck accidents. Truck accidents are rarely minor. Many truck accidents cause deaths and serious injuries to the occupants of other vehicles. We have the experience and working relationships with investigators, truck industry professionals, and truck product safety experts to handle all types of accidents, including the following:
- Jackknife accidents: These accidents occur when the tractor and trailer travel in different directions or speeds, causing the tractor and trailer to fold in on each other like the blades of a knife.
- Rollover accidents: The center of gravity, the weight, and the dimensions of trucks make them vulnerable to dangerous rollover accidents.
- Blind spot accidents: Truck drivers need to use extra caution and the latest technology to ensure they can see around the sides, rear, and even the front of their trucks.
- Head-on accidents: These accidents can occur if a driver is distracted, drunk, or unclear about which lane, turn, or ramp to use.
- Wide-turn accidents: The larger a truck is, the more room (and lanes) it needs to complete a turn. Any vehicles near a turning truck can be crushed by the truck when it turns.
- Rear-end accidents: Drivers who speed, drive while distracted, tailgate, or drive while tired are likely to smash into the rear of any vehicle in front of their truck.
- Broadside/T-bone accidents: These accidents happen when the front of a truck collides with the side of your car.
- Underride accidents: Small cars can slide under large trucks when accidents happen. We hold trucking companies accountable for their negligence, including the failure to have the proper truck underride guards.
- Backing-out accidents: Trucks that back out into traffic from loading docks or just the places where they make deliveries can be held liable if they fail to use proper caution and assistance to back out clearly.
- All other types of truck accidents.
Why do truck accidents happen in Stone Oak?
Our Stone Oak truck accident lawyer understands why accidents happen and why the accidents are preventable. Some of the common causes of truck accidents are:
- Unsecured or overloaded cargo: Improper cargo loads can cause a truck driver to lose control or cause the cargo to spill out of the truck onto the highway. We hold drivers, loading companies, and others accountable when they fail to comply with Texas, federal, or trucking industry safe loading requirements.
- Driver fatigue: Drivers and trucking companies that prioritize fast deliveries and more deliveries are likely to cause truck accidents. We hold truck drivers and companies accountable when they fail to comply with the FMCSA hours of service requirements.
- Driver impairment: Drivers should never drink and drive or use drugs and drive. Commercial drivers may be responsible for drunk driving-related CDL disqualifications if their blood alcohol content level is .04 (compared to the .08 legal standard for car drivers).
- Driver distraction: Truck drivers need to concentrate on the traffic around them at all times. Drivers can be held liable if they text, look at a GPS, use a mobile phone, eat, drink, or lose focus for any reason.
- Defective truck parts: We file truck accident claims against the manufacturers of defective truck parts. These parts may include defective brakes, tires, and hydraulic systems.
- Faulty inspection and repairs: The owners of trucks should regularly inspect their trucks to ensure they can handle trips into Stone Oak, and remove trucks that need repair from the road until they make the necessary repairs.
- Lack of education: Trucking companies need to vet their drivers and educate them to be sure the driver is capable of driving their specific type of truck.
Other causes of truck accidents in Stone Oak may include bad weather, narrow lanes, and heavy traffic.
What types of injuries do truck accident victims suffer?
At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, our personal injury lawyer handles catastrophic, permanent, and chronic injuries – as well as injuries that heal with proper medical care. The injuries we handle include the following:
- Spinal cord injuries, including paralysis and disc herniation
- Traumatic brain injuries, including concussions
- Traumatic amputation/loss of limb
- Burn injuries
- Broken bones/fractures
- Organ damage
- Crush injuries
- Neck, shoulder, and back injuries
- Tissue, muscle, nerve, ligament, and tendon damage
- Loss of sight
- Inability to hear
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Death
What steps should victims take after a truck accident in Stone Oak?
Truck accidents are often overwhelming. You’re likely to be in a lot of pain. Your vehicle may not be drivable. You, someone with you, or the truck driver should call the police. They can arrange to clear the vehicles and control traffic. The police should arrange for an ambulance or emergency transport to North Central Baptist Hospital or another healthcare facility. You should be examined at the hospital or another medical facility as soon as possible.
You should also contact our experienced Stone Oak truck accident lawyer. We can immediately review what happened, explain your rights, and begin the investigation process. Our team can also review what medical care you need.
If it’s safe to do so, you should contact your insurance carrier – but do not talk to the insurance companies for the truck driver or anyone else.
Who do you hold accountable when truck accidents happen?
Our truck accident lawyer files claims against everyone responsible for your truck accident. The defendants may include:
- The truck driver
- The employer of the truck driver
- The truck owner (if different than the driver)
- The companies involved in the shipment
- The cargo loading company
- Manufacturers of defective truck parts
- Sellers of alcohol to visibly and obviously intoxicated drivers
- Governmental agencies and entities, such as the Texas Department of Transportation or Bexar County
We have the experience to handle personal injury and wrongful death claims involving multiple defendants.
What compensation can I receive if I’m in a truck accident in Texas?
Our lawyer works with your doctors, employers, and other professionals to verify the full scope and severity of your injuries and damages. We demand compensation for all your past, current, and future damages, including:
- Medical bills of every type by every healthcare provider
- Income loss, including wages, business income, benefits, and permanent disability compensation
- Physical pain of every type
- Emotional suffering of every type
- The damage to your vehicle
- Any scars or disfigurement
- The loss of bodily function
- The loss of life’s pleasures
- The loss of consortium (marital enjoyment)
If a spouse, parent, or child died, we seek wrongful damages. These damages include:
- The burial and funeral costs
- Any medical bills to try to save your loved one’s life
- The loss of the financial support your loved one would have provided
- The loss of comfort, guidance, love, and companionship that your loved one would have provided
Generally, you must file your personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit within two years from the date of the injury or death of your loved one. There are some situations where shorter time limits may apply. The best course is to contact us as soon as possible.
Why should I hire your firm?
At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we’ve earned the respect of former clients for our compassion, our aggressive representation, and our track record of success. Pat Maloney, Jr. is a Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer, which is a rare distinction that few Texas lawyers achieve. He’s been recognized as a Super Lawyer from 2003 to 2005.
We thoroughly prepare each phase of your case. These phases include the investigation, the discovery (questioning of all defendants), examination of all relevant records (such as electronic driving logs and insurance policies), reviewing your case with truck industry professionals (when necessary), and working with your doctors to understand the full scope and severity of your injuries. We also work with experts who can help value your financial losses and the losses due to the death of a loved one. Our Stone Oak lawyer negotiates settlements (if they’re just and you agree) and argues cases before judges and juries.
Our record of success in truck accident cases includes:
- $8 million wrongful death recovery in an 18-wheeler truck accident
- $6 million award for severe injuries from a truck accident
- $3.1 million award for our client who needed neck and back surgery after a truck accident
Do you have a Stone Oak truck accident lawyer near me?
Yes. We meet accident victims and families at our office located at 239 E Commerce St in San Antonio, Texas. We can also consult with you by phone or online. Our lawyer will visit you away from the office if your health prevents you from traveling.
We’re here to guide you through each step of this difficult time.
Contact our Stone Oak personal injury lawyer today
We understand how traumatic truck accidents are. The bills, the physical pain, and the worries about your health and job can be overwhelming. At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we can calmly and clearly help you obtain the compensation you deserve. We handle truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means we have a vested interest in the success of your case. Call us or fill out our online contact form to schedule a free consultation.