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San Marcos Truck Accident Lawyer
San Marcos sits on the main I-35 freight artery between Austin and San Antonio, and the area’s large distribution centers add constant truck traffic on and off the interstate. Fatigued and overscheduled drivers on that long haul cause some of the most serious wrecks, and SMB Law, PC helps San Marcos victims hold the carriers accountable. A San Marcos truck accident lawyer who knows the I-35 distribution corridor understands how fatigue and scheduling pressure lead to these wrecks. Shane has been licensed since 2003 and works directly with every client to hold the carrier, not just the driver, responsible.
The volume of through-freight on I-35 here means a San Marcos truck crash often involves a long-haul driver far from home — and a carrier and insurer based out of state.
Where a San Marcos truck accident claim is handled
San Marcos is the Hays County seat, so these cases are heard at the Hays County Government Center on South Stagecoach Trail. Carriers typically settle before trial once the evidence is clear.
Fatigue, hours-of-service, and the carrier’s records
Federal FMCSA rules limit how long a commercial driver may operate before resting, precisely because fatigue on a long I-35 run is so dangerous. A driver’s electronic logging device records those hours, and when it shows a driver pushed past the limit, that is strong evidence of negligence — often shared by the carrier that pressured the schedule. We move quickly to preserve those logs and the truck’s data before they are lost. The two-year filing deadline and Texas’s comparative-fault rule apply here as elsewhere.
Working with us from San Marcos
Our office is about 30 miles north in downtown Austin, a 35-to-45-minute drive up I-35, so we handle San Marcos consultations and updates by phone and video.
At SMB Law, PC you work directly with attorney Shane M. Boasberg, who has represented Texans for more than two decades. We explain things in plain English, give you a plan instead of more stress, and keep you informed from your first confidential consultation through final resolution.
Why clients choose SMB Law, PC
- Direct attorney access — you talk to Shane, licensed since 2003, not a call center.
- Honest advice — if a fight is not worth the cost, we say so.
- Transparent fees explained before you commit.
What working with us looks like
- Confidential consultation to understand your goals and the law that applies.
- Strategy and records tailored to your situation.
- Negotiation or court — we settle when we can and litigate when we must.
- Resolution implemented correctly so you can move on.
Freight between two metros
Every Austin–San Antonio truckload passes San Marcos, and the outlet-center distribution traffic adds a steady local commercial load on top. When a heavy truck causes a wreck here, the case is an evidence race: carrier liability, black-box data, driver logs, and broker relationships — run from day one, before records are “routinely overwritten.”
If your San Marcos case involves more than one vehicle or victim, we also handle car crash injuries, motorcycle accident injuries, and losing a loved one in a crash — see how we handle truck accident cases for how we work.
Frequently asked questions
Should I accept the trucking insurer’s first offer after an I-35 crash near San Marcos?
Almost never before the full damages picture — future care, lost earning capacity — is known. First offers price your urgency, not your case.
Can driver fatigue be proven in a San Marcos truck crash?
Often yes. Electronic logging devices record a driver’s hours, and records showing hours-of-service violations are strong evidence of negligence — sometimes shared by the carrier.
The trucking company is based out of state. Does that matter?
Not for your ability to recover. We pursue out-of-state carriers and their insurers; what matters is preserving the evidence and naming the right parties quickly.
Do I need to come to Austin from San Marcos?
No. Our office is about 30 miles north on I-35, and we handle consultations and updates by phone and video.