Faulty Brake Truck Accidents in Texas? Wyatt Law Firm Will Fight for You.
San Antonio’s Fiercest Legal Team for Brake Failure Truck Crashes
When a commercial truck’s brakes fail, the consequences are often catastrophic. These are not accidents — they are preventable disasters caused by poor maintenance, defective parts, or dangerous shortcuts taken by trucking companies.
In San Antonio, Bexar County, and across Texas, brake failure in 18-wheelers leads to high-speed truck accidents like rear-end crashes, multi-vehicle pileups, and devastating injuries. Wyatt Law Firm has recovered over $1 billion for clients injured in truck accidents, including those caused by faulty brakes. Our case results include $2.9 million and $2.4 million recoveries, and more for truck accident victims and their families. If you or someone you love was injured or killed in a truck crash involving brake failure, we’re here to help you uncover the truth and fight for full compensation. Contact us for a free consultation to learn more about your rights, get answers to your questions, and protect your claim.
Why Faulty Brakes Cause Truck Accidents
A commercial truck’s braking system is its most critical safety feature. When any part of that system fails, the driver may be completely unable to stop, especially at high speeds or on steep grades. Brake failures are not random events — they happen because something was missed, ignored, or deliberately overlooked. Brake failure often occurs because of:
- Worn Brake Pads and Shoes: If pads or shoes are too thin, they can’t create the necessary friction to stop the truck.
- Leaking or Contaminated Brake Fluid: Hydraulic systems rely on fluid pressure; leaks or contamination cause failure.
- Faulty Air Brake Components: Commercial trucks use air brakes, which can fail if air lines, compressors, or valves malfunction.
- Overheated Brakes: Poor maintenance, excessive weight, or riding the brakes can cause dangerous heat buildup and failure.
- Mismatched or Improperly Installed Parts: Incompatible or incorrectly installed parts compromise the system’s integrity.
- Failure to Inspect and Maintain: Skipped maintenance schedules, ignored warnings, and falsified inspection records all contribute.
These failures don’t just happen on their own. They often point to deeper issues with maintenance practices, safety oversight, and a company’s commitment to public safety. A lawyer can investigate and reveal these failures.
Who Is Liable When a Truck’s Brakes Fail?
Responsibility for a truck brake failure crash rarely stops with the driver. Liability often extends to the parties who should have ensured the brakes were safe and working properly. Potentially liable parties include:
- The Trucking Company: For neglecting maintenance, skipping required inspections, or knowingly putting unsafe vehicles on the road.
- The Driver: For failing to perform pre-trip inspections or ignoring brake performance issues.
- The Maintenance Provider or Shop: For improper repairs, missed problems, or using substandard parts.
- The Brake or Part Manufacturer: For defective components, design flaws, or unaddressed recalls.
- The Cargo Loader: For overloading the truck or uneven weight distribution that can overtax braking systems.
Establishing liability means obtaining detailed records, including maintenance logs, inspection reports, part sourcing, and manufacturer specifications. A legal team experienced with brake failure cases can make sure this evidence is preserved and used to build a compelling claim.
The Evidence Needed to Prove Brake Failure and Liability
Brake failure cases demand technical evidence and swift legal action. Trucking companies may try to destroy or hide records, and physical evidence from the truck may be lost unless it’s secured quickly. Evidence that can prove brake failure and assign liability includes:
- Brake System Inspection and Maintenance Records: Logs showing whether brakes were properly serviced and checked.
- Driver Pre-Trip Inspection Reports: Documentation of the driver’s responsibility for spotting brake issues.
- Parts and Installation Records: Information about whether faulty or mismatched parts were used.
- Manufacturer Specifications and Recalls: Evidence of defective parts or safety notices that were ignored.
- Cargo and Weight Documentation: Showing overloading or uneven loading that contributed to brake stress.
- Expert Analysis and Testing: Brake system examination by engineers and reconstruction experts.
- Surveillance or Dashcam Footage: Capturing the truck’s performance, smoke from overheated brakes, or lack of stopping.
A lawyer familiar with brake failure cases can ensure this evidence is obtained, preserved, and presented effectively — before it disappears.
What Compensation Can Victims of Brake Failure Crashes Recover?
Brake failure truck crashes result in some of the most severe injuries on the road. Victims may be left with permanent disabilities, extensive medical bills, and lifelong emotional trauma. In fatal cases, families may pursue a wrongful death claim under Texas law. Compensation may include:
- Emergency medical bills and hospitalization
- Ongoing medical care, surgeries, and rehabilitation
- Lost income and reduced earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, and mental anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life and family support
- Funeral and burial expenses in fatal cases
The scale of damages depends on the severity of the injuries, the long-term impact on the victim’s life, and the strength of the evidence. A lawyer who understands the complexities of brake failure claims can pursue the maximum recovery allowed by law.
How Wyatt Law Firm Can Help
Brake failure crashes aren’t simple. Trucking companies and their insurers often push back hard, blaming drivers or denying that a failure occurred at all. Wyatt Law Firm knows how to uncover maintenance failures, expose manufacturer defects, and challenge company practices that put lives at risk.
Our team has handled complex truck accident cases involving:
- Negligent maintenance and inspection failures
- Defective and recalled brake components
- Company policies that prioritize delivery over safety
- Multi-party liability involving manufacturers, loaders, and maintenance providers
If you or someone you love was injured in a truck accident caused by faulty brakes, Wyatt Law Firm can take on the fight for you.
Contact Wyatt Law Firm After a Faulty Brake Truck Crash
Don’t face a trucking company’s legal team alone after a brake failure crash. The evidence you need to prove your case can disappear fast, and trucking companies will not admit fault without a fight.
Wyatt Law Firm offers free consultations and charges no fees unless we win. We’ve recovered over $1 billion for clients across Texas — and we bring that same level of dedication to every case.
Let’s talk. If you were injured or a family member was killed in a tireblow truck accident in Texas, contact us today. Tell us what happened, and we’ll help you take the next step toward justice and full compensation.