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If a truck accident in San Antonio, TX, has left you badly injured, you don’t have to navigate the complex legal process of filing a claim alone. Our experienced personal injury lawyers at Trust Guss will fight for your rights and best interests, ensuring you have the opportunity to claim the maximum in compensation for your losses.

At Trust Guss, our team has over 30 years of expertise in handling truck accidents just like yours. We will gather critical evidence, determine liability, and secure the best possible settlement. If we are unable to get a fair settlement, we will take your case to court. We accept cases on a contingency fee basis, so you never have to spend a penny unless we are successful with your claim. Call us today to set up a no-cost case evaluation in San Antonio, TX.

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How Can a Truck Accident Lawyer in San Antonio Help?

After a truck accident, you may be left with life-altering injuries that can significantly interrupt your routine and threaten your ability to earn a living. While your claim may be valid, trucking companies and insurers are notorious for seeking to limit liability and minimize payouts. They do this to keep profits high and support their bottom line.

Our seasoned personal injuries lawyers know how to fight any obstacle that arises in connection with your case, and we will go head to head with the individuals trying to shortchange you. We will fight to claim the maximum in damages so that you and your loved ones can begin rebuilding your lives after a devastating accident in San Antonio. Our truck accident attorneys will do the following:

Investigate the accident
Gather critical evidence, including police reports, photographs, video camera footage, witness reports, and testimony from accident reconstruction experts
Identify all liable parties
Calculate the monetary value of your damages
Protect you from being blamed for the truck accident
Negotiate with insurers and other third parties on your behalf
Take your case to court if necessary
File your claim within the timeline presented by the Texas statute of limitations
Provide consistent support throughout your legal journey

What Makes Truck Accidents So Dangerous?

There are several critical factors that make truck accidents especially dangerous for other motorists on the road. These include the following:

Truck size

Trucks are massive, with a typical tractor-trailer weighing around 40 tons, or approximately 20 times as much as a passenger vehicle. This size imbalance between trucks and cars can pose a serious threat of severe injuries or fatalities for motorists who collide with a truck.

Truck height

In addition to their incredible weight, trucks are also uncommonly tall, giving them a higher center of gravity. This leads to an increased risk of rollovers, especially when facing sharp turns. Because of their heights, trucks can also create a windstorm that lures smaller vehicles beneath them.

Truck blindspots

Large commercial trucks typically have blindspots on all sides. Any car traveling within a blindspot may be at risk of getting into an accident. A good rule to follow is that if you cannot see the truck driver in their side mirror, then chances are that they cannot see you either.

Truck stopping distances

Massive trucks need a greater stopping distance compared to smaller passenger vehicles. In visual terms, a truck will need at least two football fields’ worth of space to come to a safe halt. If weather conditions are poor or the truck is carrying a heavy load, the stopping distance will need to increase.

Truck turns

The large, tall shape of a truck makes it difficult to maneuver when making turns. Trucks usually need at least 55 feet to make a safe turn. Other motorists need to be especially vigilant when a truck is making a turn so that they don’t get squeezed out or hit.

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What Causes Truck Accidents?

Truck accidents in San Antonio can occur for a wide variety of reasons, including but not limited to the following:

Driving while intoxicated

Commercial truck drivers are consistently tested for intoxication, and the BAC limit has been lowered over the years, yet drivers continue to get on the road with their judgment impaired due to drugs and alcohol. Some drivers put others at risk knowingly, while others may become woozy due to certain medications and not even realize they are a danger to themselves and others. Even harmless over-the-counter drugs can sometimes reduce reaction time and dull the driver’s senses, increasing the risk of an accident.

Driving while distracted

Driving a truck long distances for weeks on end can be profoundly boring and lonely. Truck drivers are especially susceptible to using their phones, playing games, snacking, smoking, or staring off into space. Recent studies have shown that 71% of truck drivers involved in serious accidents were distracted at the time of the crash.

Driving while exhausted

Even though regulations are in place to limit service hours for truck drivers, many commercial truck operators stay on the road, even while exhausted and fatigued. They may drive for hours without taking any breaks, wearing down their concentration and dulling their reaction time. Industry reports note that around 13% of truck accidents occur due to driver exhaustion.

Speeding

Because trucks are so large, tall, and heavy, when they go faster than the speed limit, it can exponentially increase the risk of accidents. The momentum gained by a commercial truck while speeding can have disastrous consequences for other motorists in a collision. A truck’s vulnerabilities – multiple blindspots, high center of gravity, longer stopping distances, and trouble making turns – can be significantly amplified when the driver is speeding.

Lack of driver training

Drivers need to meet a certain number of requirements in order to obtain a CDL license. However, they often lack real-world experience handling massive trucks on the road. Due to driver shortages, some trucking companies shorten the length of their training programs, which can put inexperienced drivers on the road to wreak havoc.

Lack of proper truck maintenance

Commercial trucks travel thousands of miles each year, putting significant wear and tear on their mechanical parts. Unless trucks are properly and routinely serviced, with frequent evaluations of their brakes, tires, and engines, the risk of collisions on the road may increase exponentially.

Bad weather

Even in good weather, trucks struggle with blindspots, stopping distances, turns, and higher centers of gravity, all of which can increase the risk of accidents. When you add bad weather into the mix, the risks are increased even more. Poor visibility can interfere with a truck driver’s reaction time and ability to properly react to road hazards.

What Types of Injuries Can Occur After a San Antonio Truck Accident?

Due to their massive size, height, and force, when a truck collides with another vehicle, there is the potential for devastating harm. Victims of truck accidents may suffer irreparable, life-changing injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or even wrongful death.

Our compassionate, dedicated truck accident lawyers in San Antonio, TX, will hold the responsible parties accountable and recover every cent you are owed so that you and your family can experience peace of mind, knowing you will be taken care of financially after a devastating truck accident.

Common injuries after a truck accident include the following:

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
Spinal cord injuries (SCIs)
Concussions
Neck, back, and shoulder injuries
Soft tissue injuries
Internal organ damage
Broken bones
Sprains
Whiplash
Crushing injuries
Burns
Road rash
Amputations
Paralysis
Nerve damage
Eye injuries
Wrongful death

What Damages Can I Collect After a Truck Accident in San Antonio, TX?

Damages can cover a wide range of losses, both economic and non-economic. Quantifiable economic losses include:

Current and future medical bills
Property damage
Lost wages
Diminished earning potential
Funeral and burial costs

Non-tangible, non-economic damages can include:

Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Loss of enjoyment of life
Depression and PTSD
Scarring/disfigurement

In cases where the at-fault party engaged in purposely malicious or vengeful acts, the state of Texas may award punitive damages. Rather than compensating the victim, these damages are intended to punish the liable party and deter others from engaging in similarly egregious behaviors.

Why Choose Trust Guss?

Our team of board-certified personal injury attorneys at Trust Guss in San Antonio, TX, provides outstanding legal representation, personalized attention, and access to live support around the clock. For over 30 years, we have fought tirelessly to uphold justice and ensure that our clients receive the damages they rightfully deserve after sustaining serious injuries in an accident. By taking over the legal aspects of your claim, we allow you to refocus your energy on the healing process and spending time with your loved ones. Our expertise in personal injury law ensures that your claim is filed on time and in accordance with the Texas statute of limitations and other state regulations. We have over 1400 five-star reviews and counting, a testament to the enormous faith placed in our practice by members of our local communities.

Spotlight on Stewart J. Guss

Stewart J. Guss founded Trust Guss in 1999. Since then, he has gradually grown the practice to provide outstanding legal representation in four states with the help of over 100 legal professionals. Stewart was raised in Texas and completed his Juris Doctor Degree at the University of Houston Law Center. He is an active member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and has been recognized for excellence by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, which named him in the top 1% of personal injury lawyers nationwide. Additionally, Stewart was honored as a Top Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers, Rue Ratings, and Houstonia Magazine. When he isn’t busy helping his clients, Stewart invests in his community through philanthropy, funding several university scholarships and contributing to numerous charities.

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