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Houston 18-wheeler accident lawyer.

Commercial trucking cases are nothing like car crashes — multiple defendants, federal regulations, black-box data, driver logs, and corporate legal teams. We know the playbook because we've been running plays against it for years.

Quick answer: 18-wheeler crashes often involve the driver, the trucking company, the cargo loader, the truck manufacturer, and maintenance contractors — each potentially liable. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules on hours of service, drug testing, and inspections create multiple theories of liability. Evidence must be preserved within days of the crash.

Injuries we see in 18-wheeler & truck accident cases

  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Spinal cord damage and paralysis
  • Amputations
  • Severe burns
  • Multiple bone fractures
  • Wrongful death

Compensation available under Texas law

  • All past and future medical care
  • Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
  • Pain, suffering, and mental anguish
  • Loss of consortium for spouses
  • Wrongful death damages for surviving family
  • Exemplary damages for gross negligence
How we work

Our process on a 18-wheeler & truck accident case.

01

Emergency preservation

We send spoliation letters to the trucking company and insurer within hours — demanding preservation of the truck, ECM/black-box data, logs, dashcam, and driver records.

02

Black-box and logs

Electronic Control Module data reveals speed, braking, and hours behind the wheel. FMCSA logs reveal whether the driver violated hours-of-service rules.

03

Investigate the chain

Driver, carrier, broker, shipper, maintenance provider — any negligent link can be a defendant. We build liability theories against each.

04

Expert reconstruction

Accident reconstructionists, human-factors specialists, and trucking-industry experts rebuild the crash for juries.

05

Fight for full value

Commercial trucking policies are $1M to $10M+ — we push for every available dollar, including excess layers and corporate assets.

Frequently asked

Questions people ask about 18-wheeler & truck accident cases.

Why are truck accident cases different from car cases?

Federal regulations, multiple defendants, electronic data, corporate defense teams, and policy limits measured in millions rather than thousands. They require trucking-specific expertise.

How quickly do I need a lawyer after a truck crash?

Immediately. Trucking companies have rapid-response legal teams at the scene within hours. Evidence disappears fast — ECM data can be overwritten, logs can be 'lost', drivers can be quietly reassigned.

What if the driver was an independent contractor?

Trucking companies often claim drivers are independent contractors to dodge liability. Federal law and careful pleading often defeat that defense.

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