San Antonio Commercial Trucking Attorney
Commercial trucking accidents are not ordinary car accident cases. They involve federal regulations, multiple liable parties, commercial insurance policies in the millions, and evidence that disappears fast. You need an attorney who knows this world — from both sides of the courtroom.
The Metyko Law Firm represents both injured victims of trucking accidents and commercial trucking companies facing claims. That dual perspective gives our clients a significant strategic advantage: we know every argument the other side will make before they make it.
We Handle Both Sides of Trucking Litigation
Injured Victims
If you were injured by a commercial truck driver or trucking company, you may have claims against the driver, the carrier, the cargo company, the truck manufacturer, and the maintenance provider — all at once. We investigate immediately, preserve critical evidence, and pursue every source of recovery available under Texas and federal law.
Trucking Companies & Carriers
We represent commercial carriers in DTPA claims against mechanics and vendors who fail to perform, in disputes against other carriers, in freight claims, and in liability defense matters. Our business litigation background means we understand your commercial interests — not just the legal mechanics.
Key Evidence in Trucking Cases
- Electronic Logging Device (ELD) data — hours of service, driving patterns
- Black box / ECM data — speed, braking, engine activity at time of crash
- Driver qualification files — license, medical certifications, drug testing records
- Maintenance records — brake inspections, tire condition, prior repair history
- Cargo manifests and load securement records
- Dashcam and surveillance footage
- FMCSA compliance history of the carrier
This evidence must be preserved immediately. Trucking companies and their insurers often begin investigating within hours of an accident. Every day you wait is a day critical evidence can be overwritten, recycled, or destroyed.
Federal Regulations That Apply
Commercial trucking is heavily regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Violations of FMCSA regulations — hours of service limits, driver qualification requirements, vehicle maintenance standards — can establish negligence per se, meaning a violation is itself proof of fault.
We know these regulations. We know how to find violations in the records, and we know how to present them to a jury in terms that make the wrongdoing impossible to ignore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can be held liable in a trucking accident?
Multiple parties can be liable simultaneously: the truck driver, the trucking company (under respondeat superior or negligent entrustment), the cargo shipper, the truck or parts manufacturer (product liability), and the maintenance provider. We investigate all potential defendants from the start.
What is the statute of limitations for trucking accident claims in Texas?
Generally two years from the date of the accident for personal injury claims. However, claims against certain defendants may have shorter deadlines, and you should act immediately to preserve electronic evidence before it is legally overwritten.
The trucking company's insurer contacted me the same day. What should I do?
Do not give a recorded statement. Do not sign any releases. The insurer's adjuster is working for the company, not for you. Call us immediately — we will handle all communication with the carrier and its insurer from that point forward.