No-Nonsense Help After An Accident

Truck Accident Lawyer Serving Bastrop County, Texas

Representation for 18-Wheeler, Semi-Truck, and Commercial Vehicle Crash Victims

A crash with a commercial truck is nothing like a regular car accident. The vehicles are bigger, the injuries are often more severe, and the legal issues are much more complex. If you or a loved one was involved in a truck accident in Bastrop County, Texas, you need an experienced personal injury lawyer who knows how to handle these high-stakes cases and fight for the compensation you deserve.

At the Law Office of Carl Knickerbocker, we represent individuals and families across Bastrop, Elgin, Smithville, and surrounding communities who have been harmed in collisions with 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, delivery trucks, and other commercial vehicles. We understand the devastating consequences of these wrecks — and we’re here to help you hold the responsible parties accountable.

Why Truck Accident Cases in Bastrop County Are So Dangerous

With major highways like Highway 71, State Highway 95, and FM 535 running through Bastrop County — and nearby access to I-10 and SH 130 — the area sees regular heavy truck traffic. Unfortunately, that also means a higher risk of serious or fatal collisions involving commercial vehicles.

Unlike standard passenger vehicles, commercial trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded. When a truck driver is distracted, fatigued, speeding, or operating in violation of safety regulations, the results can be catastrophic.

We Handle All Types of Commercial Truck Crash Cases

Our firm investigates and pursues claims involving:

• 18-wheeler and semi-truck accidents

• Rear-end collisions caused by truck driver inattention

• Rollover accidents and jackknife incidents

• Head-on crashes with large commercial vehicles

• Truck driver fatigue and Hours-of-Service violations

• Improperly loaded or unsecured cargo

• Defective truck components or mechanical failures

• Delivery vehicle and box truck accidents

• Fatal truck crashes and wrongful death claims

Truck accidents require a thorough investigation, quick evidence preservation, and aggressive advocacy. We’re prepared to dig into driver logs, maintenance records, black box data, and more to uncover the truth and build a powerful case on your behalf.

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Trucking Accident?

One of the most important aspects of a commercial vehicle accident is identifying all potentially liable parties. In a Bastrop County truck crash, responsible parties may include:

• The truck driver

• The trucking company or employer

• The truck’s owner (if separate from the company)

• A freight broker or logistics provider

• A vehicle maintenance provider

• The manufacturer of a defective truck component

Unlike car accidents, where there’s often just one at-fault driver, truck crashes often involve multiple entities with different insurance carriers. We have the experience to identify these parties and hold them accountable.

Compensation in a Bastrop County Truck Accident Case

Victims of truck accidents often suffer severe, life-altering injuries — from traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord damage to broken bones, internal injuries, and emotional trauma. In many cases, full physical recovery may never be possible.

Our firm fights to recover compensation for:

• Medical expenses (emergency care, surgeries, therapy, future care)

• Lost wages and reduced future earning ability

• Pain and suffering

• Emotional distress

• Property damage

• Long-term disability

• Disfigurement

• Loss of enjoyment of life

• Wrongful death (if a loved one was killed in the crash)

We take the time to understand how the accident changed your life and calculate damages accordingly — so you aren’t left holding the bag years down the road.

What to Do After a Truck Accident in Bastrop County

If you’ve been in an accident involving a commercial vehicle, here’s what you should do:

1. Call 911 and request medical attention immediately.

2. Make sure police file a crash report.

3. Document the scene with photos if you are able.

4. Get medical treatment and follow all recommendations.

5. Avoid speaking with the trucking company or its insurer before talking to an attorney.

6. Contact a truck accident attorney as soon as possible.

Evidence in trucking cases can disappear quickly — driver logs can be destroyed, truck data overwritten, and key witnesses lost. The sooner we get involved, the better chance we have of building a strong case.

Why Hire a Truck Accident Lawyer for a Bastrop County Crash?

Truck crash cases are not simple. The trucking industry is heavily regulated, and those regulations can create multiple layers of liability. Insurance companies for trucking carriers are aggressive and well-funded — their job is to pay you as little as possible.

Our job is to fight back.

We handle every aspect of the case, including:

• Preserving and reviewing critical evidence

• Coordinating with medical experts and accident reconstructionists

• Negotiating with the trucking company’s insurers

• Filing lawsuits when necessary

• Preparing every case as if it’s going to trial

Schedule a Free Consultation Today

If you or someone you love has been injured in a truck accident in Bastrop County, don’t wait to get legal help. The Law Office of Carl Knickerbocker provides aggressive and experienced representation to victims and families who deserve justice and fair compensation.

Call today to schedule your free consultation. We work on contingency — which means you don’t pay unless we recover money for you.