Commercial Vehicle Accident Attorney San Antonio

Why You Need a Commercial Vehicle Accident Lawyer

When a commercial vehicle is involved in a crash, the case is more complicated than it looks. The driver may be at fault. But the company that owns the vehicle and puts that driver on the road every day may share responsibility too. Texas law allows injured victims to pursue compensation from an employer when an employee causes a crash while on the job.

Companies carry commercial insurance for exactly this reason. Getting to that coverage and building a case that holds every responsible party accountable takes an attorney who knows how these cases work. At San Antonio Personal Injury Lawyers™, we do.

Common Types of Commercial Vehicle Accidents We Handle

Delivery Truck Accidents

Amazon, FedEx, UPS, and local delivery companies put hundreds of drivers on San Antonio roads every day. When a delivery driver causes a crash while on the job, the company behind them can be held responsible; in such cases, corporate insurers move quickly to protect their bottom line.

Company and Fleet Vehicle Accidents

Contractors, plumbers, electricians, and other businesses operate fleets of vehicles across the city. When an employee causes a crash while driving for work, their employer may share liability for what happened.

Bus and Shuttle Accidents

Charter buses, hotel shuttles, and private transportation companies carry passengers who have no control over how the vehicle is operated. When negligent driving causes a crash, both the driver and the company can be pursued.

Municipal and Government Vehicle Accidents

Crashes involving city or government vehicles follow different rules. Making a claim against a government entity in Texas requires specific notice and shorter deadlines. Moving quickly matters in these types of crash cases.

Rideshare Accidents

Rideshare workers, such as Uber and Lyft drivers who are involved in crashes while actively working, may trigger the company's commercial insurance policy. These cases involve multiple layers of coverage and require careful investigation to determine which policy applies.

Common Causes of Commercial Vehicle Accidents

Most commercial vehicle accidents come down to the same thing — a driver who was not paying attention, a company that did not prioritize safety, or both. Here is what we typically see:

• Distracted driving: Delivery drivers are under pressure to move fast. Phone use, navigation apps, and the rush to hit the next stop take attention off the road. A distracted driver in a company vehicle is still the company's liability.
• Driver fatigue: Long shifts and back-to-back delivery windows wear drivers down. A tired driver is a dangerous driver. When a company's schedule is what pushed them past their limit, that company shares responsibility for what happens next.
• Inadequate training: Not every company invests in proper driver training. Putting an undertrained driver behind the wheel of a large van or truck creates risk for everyone else on the road.
• Poor vehicle maintenance: Companies that fail to maintain their fleets put defective vehicles on the road. Worn brakes, bad tires, and faulty equipment are a company's responsibility, not a driver's mistake.
• Negligent hiring: A company that hires a driver who has a history of traffic violations or reckless behavior and puts them on the road anyway bears responsibility for the consequences of that decision.
• Pressure to meet deadlines: Some companies run on aggressive schedules that leave drivers little choice but to speed, skip breaks, and cut corners. When that kind of pressure contributes to a crash, the company behind the wheel is part of the legal case.

How We Handle Your Commercial Vehicle Accident Case

Commercial vehicle cases have layers that standard car accident claims do not, and the work we do early shapes everything that follows. When you contact San Antonio Personal Injury Lawyers™, Attorney Steven Nunez and our team get to work immediately.

• We identify who is actually responsible. It starts with the driver. But it rarely ends there. We investigate the company that employed them, the business that owns the vehicle, and anyone else whose decisions contributed to the crash.
• We dig into the company's records. Hiring practices, training records, maintenance logs, delivery schedules, and prior complaints are part of the research we do. Sometimes what looks like one bad driver on one bad day turns out to be a pattern the company knew about and ignored.
• We handle the insurance company. Commercial policies are designed to protect the business, not you. Their adjusters move fast, and their goal is to pay as little as possible. Once you retain us, all communication goes through our office.
• We go to trial when we have to. Steven Nunez has first-chair and second-chair trial experience. If the company's insurer refuses to make a fair offer, we are ready to take the case before a judge and jury.

Compensation You May Be Able to Recover

A serious commercial vehicle accident can leave you dealing with injuries, lost income, and medical bills that pile up faster than you expect. When we take your case, we fight to recover compensation across every category of loss, present and future.

Economic Damages

• Emergency and Acute Medical Care: Ambulance, emergency room, surgery, and hospitalization costs begin at the moment of impact. Every dollar of that belongs in your claim.
• Ongoing and Future Medical Expenses: Serious injuries frequently require months or years of follow-up care. Orthopedic treatment, neurological care, pain management, and specialist visits are all recoverable costs.
• Physical Rehabilitation: Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and mobility rehabilitation are often essential after a serious injury. We fight to ensure every one of those costs is included in what you recover.
• Lost Wages: If your injuries have kept you out of work, you may be entitled to recover the income you lost during your recovery.
• Loss of Earning Capacity: When injuries permanently affect your ability to perform your job or pursue your career, you may be entitled to compensation for the long-term difference in your earning potential.
• Property Damage: If your personal property is damaged, it may be part of your recoverable losses.

Non-Economic Damages

• Pain and Suffering: Serious injuries are physically painful, and that pain can last long after the visible injuries heal. You may be entitled to compensation for the ongoing physical suffering your injuries cause.
• Loss of Enjoyment of Life: When injuries take away activities, hobbies, and experiences that mattered to you before the injury, the law recognizes that loss. We fight to make sure it is reflected in your recovery.
• Emotional Distress: Anxiety, PTSD, depression, and the psychological aftermath of a serious injury are real and compensable. Many victims struggle emotionally long after their physical injuries have healed.
• Loss of Consortium: Serious injuries affect the people closest to you. Spouses and family members may be able to pursue compensation for the impact your injuries have had on your relationship and family life.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. The value of any case depends on its specific facts and circumstances.

Why Choose San Antonio Personal Injury Lawyers™

We Understand How These Cases Are Built

Commercial vehicle accidents involve more moving parts than a standard car accident claim. The driver is just the starting point. Behind them is a company, an insurance policy, and often a paper trail that nobody on the other side wants you to see. We know where to look and what to do with what we find.

We Have Pushed Past Policy Limits

Our firm has secured over-policy-limits results in numerous cases because we build cases that are too strong to minimize. When the evidence is airtight and the company knows we will go to trial, the math changes.

Trial-Ready from Day One

Attorney Steven Nunez has both first-chair and second-chair trial experience and has secured a $1.5 million arbitration award for a client. Companies and their insurers know which attorneys will actually walk into a courtroom. We will.

Recognized Results

Membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum is earned by attorneys who have secured million-dollar and multi-million-dollar results for their clients. Steven Nunez holds both.

No Fee Unless We Win

We handle commercial vehicle accident cases on a contingency fee basis. You owe nothing upfront and do not pay us unless we successfully secure compensation on your behalf.