Laura Ramos James
Attorney
Lyliana Zamora
Senior Paralegal
If you were hit by an 18-wheeler or commercial truck, Trucking Chicas helps injured Texans understand their rights and pursue compensation. English and Spanish support available.
If you were injured in a truck accident in Texas, you may have a claim against the truck driver, trucking company, or other parties depending on fault, injuries, and available evidence. Truck accident cases are often more complex than normal car accidents because they can involve commercial insurance, federal trucking rules, black box data, and multiple liable parties. Trucking Chicas helps clients across Texas with bilingual legal support and no upfront fees.
Commercial trucks carry insurance policies worth millions, far more than a typical auto policy. This means more is at stake, and insurance companies fight harder to deny or minimize your claim.
An 18-wheeler can weigh 80,000 pounds. Collisions with passenger vehicles often result in catastrophic injuries including spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries, and wrongful death.
Unlike a normal car accident, the trucking company that employs or contracts the driver can also be held responsible for negligent hiring, inadequate training, and pressuring drivers to violate safety rules.
Commercial trucks carry electronic logging devices (ELDs) and event data recorders that capture speed, braking, and hours driven. This evidence is critical, and trucking companies may destroy it if you wait.
Trucking companies begin their defense within hours of a crash. Skid marks fade, witnesses forget, and electronic data gets overwritten. Acting quickly with an attorney protects your case.
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Get quick answers to the most common questions about truck accident claims in Texas.
If a semi truck hit you and you suffered injuries, you likely have a case, especially if the truck driver was negligent, distracted, or violating federal safety rules. Texas law allows injured victims to seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
Read full answerYes. If a truck driver ran a red light and caused your accident, that is clear evidence of negligence. You can sue the driver and potentially the trucking company for your injuries, medical bills, and other damages under Texas law.
Read full answerBeing rear-ended by an 18-wheeler often results in severe injuries due to the massive size and weight difference. In Texas, the truck driver is almost always at fault in rear-end collisions. You have the right to seek compensation for all your injuries and losses.
Read full answerYes, and in most truck accident cases, the trucking company is actually the primary target of your claim, not just the driver. Trucking companies are responsible for hiring, training, supervising, and maintaining their fleet.
Read full answerDistracted driving by a commercial truck driver is a serious federal violation. If the driver was texting or using their phone at the time of the crash, it strengthens your case significantly and may entitle you to additional damages.
Read full answerAbsolutely. Driver fatigue is one of the leading causes of fatal truck accidents. Federal law limits how many hours a truck driver can drive, and violating those rules is evidence of negligence that strengthens your case.
Read full answerTruck accident case values range widely based on injury severity, medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering. Because commercial trucks carry large insurance policies, settlements are often significantly higher than in regular car accidents.
Read full answerRecoveries from trucking company lawsuits can range from hundreds of thousands to several million dollars depending on the severity of injuries, the strength of evidence, and the insurance coverage available.
Read full answerThere is no single 'average' because every case is different. However, 18-wheeler accident settlements are typically much higher than regular car accident settlements due to the severity of injuries and the size of commercial insurance policies.
Read full answerYes. If the truck driver was intoxicated, it dramatically strengthens your case and may entitle you to punitive damages on top of your regular compensation. Texas law takes drunk commercial driving extremely seriously.
Read full answerTexas imposes a two-year statute of limitations on personal injury claims. If you do not file your lawsuit within two years of the accident date, you lose the right to recover compensation. Certain narrow exceptions may apply, but the safest approach is to contact a lawyer as soon as possible after your accident.
Texas uses a modified comparative fault system (the 51% bar rule). You can still recover damages even if you were partially at fault for the accident, but only if your share of fault is 50% or less. If you are found 51% or more at fault, you recover nothing. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Texas truck accident cases involve unique factors: NAFTA trade corridor traffic, Permian Basin oilfield trucking, petrochemical hauling along the Gulf Coast, and massive freight volume on I-35, I-10, and I-45. A lawyer who understands Texas trucking patterns, local courts, and regional industry practices is better equipped to build a strong case.
Truck accidents in Texas involve both state personal injury law and federal trucking regulations from the FMCSA. These federal rules govern driver qualifications, hours of service, vehicle maintenance, drug testing, and cargo securement. Violations of these federal standards are powerful evidence of negligence in a Texas lawsuit.
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