San Antonio Company Vehicle Accident Lawyers
Company Vehicle Accident Attorneys Serving Injured Clients in San Antonio and Surrounding Areas
If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident with a commercial or company vehicle, you undoubtedly have questions. Who is responsible, the driver or the company? Who do I call? Should I report the driver to the company? Where do I begin?
You do not have to face these questions alone. Call Thomas J. Henry Law now for your FREE case review with an experienced San Antonio company vehicle accident attorney.
Company Vehicle Accidents Injure Thousands Every Year
Commercial or company vehicles are cars, vans, trucks, or buses that are owned and operated by a company. Common examples include:
- Garbage trucks, utility vehicles, tow trucks, and cement mixers
- Semi-trucks, dump trucks, vehicle transporters, and refrigerated trucks
- City and school buses, vehicles used for Uber and Lyft, and limos
They are used by employees or agents of that company to carry work equipment, haul goods, or transport passengers, but may also be used for work-related employee transportation. Unfortunately, the negligent driving habits of employees can put your life at risk on the roadways.
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), someone dies in a motor vehicle crash every 12 minutes, an injury occurs every 10 seconds, and a crash occurs every 5 seconds. Many of these incidents occur during the workday or while on the job.
If you have been involved in a crash with a company vehicle, you may be entitled to compensation. Company vehicle accidents are treated differently than other car accidents because multiple parties could be held responsible for recklessness or negligence in the crash. At Thomas J. Henry Law, our injury attorneys have the knowledge and expertise to handle many cases involving employees and company vehicles. Both employees and employers can be held negligent if the employee caused the crash during a shift.
What to Expect Following a Company Vehicle Accident
If you have been involved in a company vehicle accident, do not expect the adverse driver’s employer to play fair. Typically, a company will attempt to limit their liability by placing the blame on their driver or on you. In truth, companies hold much more legal responsibility for their drivers than you may think. For example, an employer can be held liable for an accident involving one of their drivers if they displayed:
- Negligent hiring practices, including failure to verify proper licensing or certification
- Negligent supervision of an employee
- Failure to properly train an employee
- Failure to maintain the vehicle involved in a crash
The problem is large companies and corporations are very much aware of their legal responsibilities and the repercussions they may face if they fail to meet those responsibilities. As such, they employ teams of defense attorneys whose sole purpose is to limit or eliminate the company’s liability should an employee be involved in an accident. Do not expect them to play fair and do not expect them to put your recovery above the interests of their shareholders.
The best thing you can do following a company vehicle accident is to call an experienced injury attorney. At Thomas J. Henry Law, we employ a team of lawyers just like the big companies do – the difference is we don’t have shareholders, we work for you.
When to Contact a San Antonio Company Vehicle Accident Attorney
If you are involved in a company vehicle accident, it is best to contact an experienced San Antonio company crash crash attorney as soon as possible. Accidents involving commercial and company vehicles can be particularly complex as they require you to navigate complicated federal and state overseeing multiple aspects of the commercial vehicle industry.
Fortunately, the company vehicle accident attorneys at Thomas J. Henry Law have decades of experience representing clients injured crashes involving commercial and company vehicles. Over the past 25 years, we have secured record-breaking verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients injured in company vehicle accidents and understand the process and work it takes to get our clients maximum compensation. We have also built professional relationships with expert witnesses across the nation who can lend their specialized knowledge and expertise to your case.
Remember, each day you wait to contact a San Antonio company vehicle crash attorney, the more your claim to compensation is at risk. Do not wait, call Thomas J. Henry Law now.
Injured in a Company Vehicle Accident? Contact Thomas J. Henry Law
Our San Antonio company vehicle lawyers are available 24/7, nights and weekends to evaluate your case. It is important to retain an attorney as soon as you can following a crash with a commercial vehicle. Our firm will take immediate action on your case and ensure that evidence pertaining to your case is protected.
Thomas J. Henry was named one of the Best San Antonio Lawyers by San Antonio Scene for three consecutive years (2018, 2019, and 2020) and was recognized as the Best Attorney of San Antonio by the San Antonio Current in 2019 and 2020. He is a lifetime member of Rue Ratings’ “Best Attorneys of America” and his firm, Thomas J. Henry Law, was named one of the Top Law Firms of 2020 by Newsweek.com.
Our San Antonio Personal Injury Law Offices
- Phone number:210-874-2615 (attorneys available 24/7 to assist you)
- Address: 5711 University Heights Blvd #101, San Antonio, Texas 78249
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Your San Antonio Company Vehicle Accident Questions Answered
We have straight answers to difficult questions to help you make critical decisions, navigate legal process and help you get justice.
Following a company vehicle accident, there are always more questions than answers. At Thomas J. Henry, we’re here to answer any questions you have about your injury case.
How Does the “No Win No Fee” Promise Work?
The Thomas J. Henry “No Win No Fee” promise works as part of a contingency fee agreement. Instead of receiving payments from clients, we recoup fees and expenses from the final settlement or verdict our clients receive.
This allows us to start working on your case as soon as you hire us, ensuring that your case is handled with the urgency it deserves. It also means you can focus on getting better rather than cutting us a check.
The percentage we collect may vary depending on the complexity of your case, but you will be kept informed so you know what we are collecting before your case is closed.
Even better, you owe us nothing if we don’t win your case! Because our fees are collected as a percentage of your settlement or verdict, we do not collect anything unless and until you get your recovery. This means there is no risk to hiring a qualified attorney to handle your case!
Do I Have to Pay to Speak with an Injury Attorney?
Thomas J. Henry Law offers free case reviews so that you can better understand your legal options. This means you pay nothing for your first consultation. Additionally, Thomas J. Henry Law works on a contingency fee basis meaning that if you do choose to hire us, you pay us nothing unless and until we win your case.
To learn more about what it takes to speak with an injury attorney about your claim here.
Do I Need a Personal Injury Attorney Help Me Settle My Case?
Insurance companies will attempt to pay out as little as possible when resolving an injury claim. When an individual pursues compensation from an insurance company without the aid of an attorney, the insurance company may see the lack of representation as an opportunity to lowball the injured victim as there is no immediate risk of trial or legal recourse.
By hiring a competent attorney who has a reputation for achieving large verdicts in the courtroom, you are sending a message to the insurer. It will provide the insurance company with extra incentive to offer a fair settlement the first time.
If that first offer is not fair, an experienced personal attorney will have the resources and the knowledge to negotiate with the insurance company in pursuit of a better offer.
What is a Contingency Fee?
In a contingency fee arrangement, an attorney agrees to accept a fixed percentage of your recovery as payment. This means that if you win your case, your attorney will collect their fees and expenses from the money awarded to you. However, if you lose your case, your attorney will collect nothing.
Most lawyers prefer not to work on contingency cases for two reasons:
- There is a risk the firm will be paid nothing
- Any payment is delayed until money is collected from the opposing party
Generally, a lawyer who accepts contingency fee cases:
- Regularly represents clients who lack the financial resources to pay hourly attorney’s fees (as is often the case for personal injury victims).
- Is more selective about the cases they accept.
- Is very confident in their ability to win the cases they choose to handle.
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?
The cost associated with hiring a personal injury attorney and how payment is collected may vary from firm to firm. At Thomas J. Henry, we work on a contingency fee basis. This means that we don’t charge our clients a penny unless and until we win their case.
Working on a contingency fee basis allows clients access to resources and legal representation they might otherwise struggle to afford. The more serious a case is, the more money it costs to take to trial. This is because complex litigation tends to take longer to resolve and the entities involved fight harder.
This is especially true if your lawsuit is against a large company, as would be the case in a trucking accident or on-the-job injury. Such companies employ teams of lawyers and have seemingly unlimited financial resources. You need an attorney who has the same. Thomas J. Henry employs a team of more than 100 attorneys and has the money to fight your case out to the end.
Finally, by collecting any fees and expenses after a verdict or settlement is secured, Thomas J. Henry can help ensure his clients are able to focus on healing. “The client’s job is to heal. We will handle the rest,” says Thomas J. Henry.
How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
In Texas, a personal injury case is only worth what a jury is willing to award you. This is why you need an attorney who can not only prove the economic damages you have sustained due to your accident, but can also demonstrate the value of non-economic damages you may have sustained, such as pain and suffering, mental anguish, and loss of consortium.
Learn more about how to estimate the value of your personal injury claim here.
Why
choose
us?
We help clients across the U.S. with all types of injury cases, including vehicle accidents, slip and falls, wrongful death, product recalls, pharmaceutical cases, mass tort, and more.
Thomas J. Henry offers a “No Fee Promise.” We work on a contingency fee basis which means you do not pay our firm any fees unless and until we win your case. Learn more.
If you’ve been hurt, you may have a damaged vehicle or be unable to work. We can help get you a rental car if your vehicle is damaged and even advance money on qualified cases.
We are committed to your complete recovery. We will work with you to ensure you receive the necessary medical treatment and support for your healing journey.
If you’ve been hurt, you may not be able to come into our offices to speak to an attorney. Don’t worry, we will come to you wherever you are – at home, work, or hospital.
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No matter the injury or the accident, if you or a loved one were harmed due to the negligence of an individual or company, Thomas J. Henry is here to assist you.
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