Areas of Practice - Truck Accidents

Truck accidents present unique dangers compared to standard vehicle collisions. Texas leads the nation in large truck crash fatalities, recording more truck-related deaths than any other state. When a commercial vehicle — a big rig, tanker truck, 18-wheeler, or delivery vehicle — collides with a passenger car, injuries are often catastrophic: traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, paralysis, broken bones, burns, and PTSD.

Common causes include driver fatigue, speeding, distracted driving, poor training, overweight or improperly secured loads, brake defects, tire failures, and missed maintenance schedules. Weather conditions — rain, snow, and wind — can compound these risks. Truck accident cases involve multiple potential defendants: the driver, the trucking company, the cargo loader, and vehicle manufacturers.

Trucking companies deploy investigators immediately after accidents to protect their interests. It is critical to contact an attorney as soon as possible to preserve evidence — driver logs, electronic logging device (ELD) data, black box records, maintenance reports, and witness accounts. Our attorneys work with accident reconstruction experts and industry professionals to build the strongest possible case.

Recoverable damages include medical expenses, lost wages, lost earning capacity, property damage, rehabilitation costs, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of life enjoyment. The standard statute of limitations is two years; claims against government-owned vehicles require earlier written notice — six months under the Texas Tort Claims Act, and as little as 90 days under some city charters such as Dallas. Typical trials occur 12–18 months after filing.