San Antonio 18-Wheeler Accident Lawyer
At The León Law Firm, we stand by you like family in San Antonio. Our team helps after accidents caused by others. We handle 18-wheeler crashes, truck accidents, work injuries, oilfield incidents, and product failures.
You’ve come to the right place. We treat your case as if it were our own. No shortcuts. We work hard to get you fair payment for your injuries.
San Antonio’s roads carry a mix of traffic you won’t find in quite the same combination anywhere else on our list: heavy cross-border commercial trucking on I-35, and a dense concentration of military, government, and base-adjacent vehicles tied to Joint Base San Antonio. If a wreck on either of those put you in the hospital, the León Law Firm handles the case on a contingency-fee basis — you owe no attorney’s fee and no case expenses unless we recover money for you.
I-35 through San Antonio is one of the busiest freight corridors in the state. It’s the primary route trucks use moving in and out of the Laredo border crossing, and that volume shows up in the crash data: the stretch of I-35 near O’Connor Road recorded 154 crashes in 2025, more than any other segment of the highway in the city, with the I-35/Judson Road stretch close behind. Bexar County logged 2,684 commercial motor vehicle crashes in 2024 alone — enough to make it the third-highest county in Texas for truck-related collisions. If your case involves an 18-wheeler or commercial carrier on I-35, I-10, I-37, or Loop 410/1604, that pattern of documented crash concentration is part of the evidence we build with.
San Antonio also has a military footprint unlike anywhere else in Texas. Joint Base San Antonio combines Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base, and Randolph Air Force Base into one of the largest joint military installations in the country. That means a meaningful share of the traffic on San Antonio’s roads is active-duty personnel, government vehicles, and base-adjacent commuter traffic — a factor that can affect everything from which agency has jurisdiction to how a claim against a government vehicle is handled.
Where you’re treated after a serious crash depends on the situation. University Hospital, part of the Bexar County-owned University Health System, is the region’s only civilian Level I trauma center for both adults and children, serving a 22-county area. Brooke Army Medical Center at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston is also a Level I trauma center, treating military patients and, in the most severe cases, contributing to the region’s overall trauma and burn capacity. Knowing which facility treated you — and why — is part of documenting how serious your injuries were.
Civil claims in San Antonio are filed in Bexar County. Personal injury lawsuits go to the Bexar County Civil District Courts — courts like the 224th, 285th, and 166th — seated at the Bexar County Courthouse on Dolorosa Street downtown. We prepare every San Antonio case with that venue’s procedures in mind from the first call.
For nearly 30 years, attorney Carlos A. León has proudly served injury victims across South and Central Texas, and our team works with clients in English and Spanish — se habla español. If you or someone you love was hurt in a San Antonio-area crash, call (281) 980-4529 for a free consultation. There is no fee and no expense owed unless we recover money for you.
Our Legal Services in San Antonio, TX
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Personal Injury Help in San Antonio
Our personal injury attorneys support injury victims. We take your case personally. When insurance companies push you, we push back.
Commercial Vehicle Accident Help in San Antonio
Our vehicle accident lawyers support all crash victims:
- 18-Wheeler Accidents for big rig crash victims
- Bus Accidents for transit injuries
- Car Accidents for auto crashes
- Drunk Driving Accidents for DUI Victims
- Motorcycle Accidents for bike crashes
- Truck Accidents for commercial truck cases
Work Accident Help in San Antonio
Our work accident attorneys stand up for hurt workers:
- Construction Accidents for building site injuries
- Offshore Injuries for Maritime Workers
- Oil Rig Injuries for oilfield workers
- Refinery Accidents for plant injuries
Product Liability Help in San Antonio
Our product liability attorneys hold makers accountable:
- Auto Defects for faulty car parts
- Avandia Claims for drug side effects
- MedicalDevices for faulty implants
- Drug Injuries from harmful meds
- Hernia Mesh for surgical mesh issues
- Tire Defects for tire failures
- Zantac Claims for cancer cases
Toxic Exposure Help in San Antonio
Our toxic exposure team supports victims:
Chemical Exposure to toxic injuries
Mesothelioma for asbestos illness
Property Owner Negligence in San Antonio
Our premises liability team helps injury victims:
Store Accidents for retail injuries
Dog Bites for Animal Attacks
Slip and Falls for property injuries
Serious Injuries in San Antonio
Our catastrophic injury team helps with major cases:
- Birth Injuries for birth trauma
- Hurricane Claims for storm damage
Why Folks In San Antonio, TX Choose Us for Personal Injury Counsel?
After a serious injury, you need good lawyers. That’s what we are.
We treat every case like it’s for our own family. We’re thorough and focused on getting the best results for truck crash victims, 18-wheeler accidents, oilfield workers, and factory accident victims.
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We’ve helped truck and 18-wheeler cases for over 25 years. Our attorneys have won millions for our clients.
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We know about work accidents, truck crashes, and factory injuries. Our experience helps us handle every part of your case well.
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You’re in the right place. We stand by you like family. Contact us today for a free case review.
Common Personal Injury Attorney Questions in San Antonio, TX
How Our Team Helps You
How much time do I have to bring a personal injury claim under Texas law?
Generally two years from the date of the accident under Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 16.003 — though claims against a government or military entity can carry much shorter notice deadlines, which is worth flagging early given San Antonio's military presence.
Will I have to pay anything upfront to hire your San Antonio team?
No — we handle San Antonio cases on a contingency-fee basis, so you owe no attorney's fee and no case expenses unless we recover money for you.
What's the smartest first move after a serious accident?
Get medical attention, document what you can at the scene, exchange information with the other driver, and be cautious about recorded statements to insurers before you've had a chance to think it through.
Does Texas reduce my recovery if I was also partly at fault?
Yes, but not automatically to zero. Texas's modified comparative fault rule lets you recover if you're 50% or less at fault, reduced by your share; at 51% or more, recovery is barred. Fault is determined by the facts of the specific case.
How long should I expect a claim to take?
It depends on your treatment length, how clear liability is, and whether the case settles or requires a lawsuit — some resolve in months, others, especially ones involving a government vehicle or serious injury, take longer.
Your Local Questions
Which court hears personal injury cases in San Antonio?
Civil personal injury lawsuits are heard in the Bexar County Civil District Courts — for example the 224th, 285th, or 166th District Courts — seated at the Bexar County Courthouse on Dolorosa Street.
What does it mean that University Hospital is the region's "only" civilian Level I trauma center?
University Hospital, part of the Bexar County-owned University Health System, is the only civilian facility in a 22-county area (Texas Trauma Service Area P) verified as a Level I trauma center for both adults and children — its designation was re-verified through July 2029.
How is Brooke Army Medical Center different from University Hospital?
Brooke Army Medical Center, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, is also a Level I trauma center, but it primarily serves military patients; it also contributes capacity for the most severe civilian burn and trauma cases in the region. Which facility treats you depends on the situation, not on anything about your claim.
Why is I-35 near O'Connor Road specifically called out as dangerous?
Published local crash data identified the stretch of I-35 near O'Connor Road as the highest-crash segment of I-35 within San Antonio in 2025, with 154 recorded crashes that year.
What's happening at the I-35/Judson Road segment?
The I-35/Judson Road segment recorded 138 crashes in the same period, the second-highest total on I-35 within the city, according to the same reporting.
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- $13 Million Verdict for a train/auto collision
- $9.6 Million Settlement for a brain injury at a retail store
- $7 Million Settlement for a fatal truck accident
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