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Texas Truck & 18-Wheeler Accident Lawyer
Hit by an 18-wheeler?
Trucking companies and their insurers often have a team working on the crash within hours. You deserve a Texas truck accident lawyer working just as fast for you. Bridgette Williams handles semi-truck and 18-wheeler wrecks on I-35, I-45, I-10, I-20 and every Texas highway in between.
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Why truck cases are different
Why an 18-wheeler crash is not a fender-bender
A loaded tractor-trailer can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. The injuries are usually more serious, the insurance policies are larger — and the companies behind them fight harder. Here’s what makes these cases different.
1. Federal safety rules apply
Interstate trucking companies and drivers must follow Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules — on driving hours, rest breaks, inspections, maintenance, drug and alcohol testing and who is qualified to drive. A broken rule can be powerful evidence.
2. More than one party may be responsible
The driver, the trucking company, the company that loaded the cargo, a maintenance shop or a parts manufacturer may all share the blame. Finding every responsible party can mean finding every insurance policy.
3. Evidence disappears fast
Electronic logging data, “black box” engine data, dash-cam video and inspection records may be overwritten or discarded if no one asks to preserve them. We send preservation letters right away.
Who may be liable
Who is liable for a truck accident in Texas?
The truck driver
Fatigue, speeding, distraction, impairment or unsafe lane changes.
The trucking company
Unsafe schedules, poor hiring or training, or pushing drivers past legal limits.
The cargo loader
Overloaded or badly secured cargo that shifts or spills.
The maintenance shop
Worn brakes, bad tires or skipped repairs.
The manufacturer
Defective brakes, tires, steering or other parts.
Brokers & shippers
In some cases, companies that hired an unsafe carrier.
Right after the wreck
What to do after a truck wreck
If you’re able to — your safety comes first.
Call 911 and get checked
Even if you feel okay. Adrenaline hides injuries, and medical records matter.
Photograph everything
The truck, its DOT number and company name, the trailer, the road and your injuries.
Get names and witnesses
The driver, the trucking company and anyone who saw the crash.
Don’t talk to their insurer
Politely decline recorded statements and don’t sign anything.
Keep every bill and receipt
Medical bills, prescriptions, mileage and missed paychecks.
Call a truck accident lawyer fast
So evidence can be preserved before it’s gone.
Truck case results
Recovered for truck-wreck clients
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different. [Confirm gross or net of fees and expenses.]
FMCSA rules we check in every truck case
Hours of service (49 CFR Part 395): Limits on driving time and required rest breaks, tracked by electronic logging devices.
Driver qualification (Part 391): Licensing, medical certification and driving history.
Inspection & maintenance (Part 396): Brakes, tires, lights and required inspection reports.
Drug & alcohol testing (Part 382): Pre-employment, random and post-crash testing.
Minimum insurance (Part 387): Interstate carriers must carry far higher coverage than passenger cars, often $750,000 or more.
Common causes of 18-wheeler crashes
Driver fatigue and hours-of-service violations · wide right turns and blind-spot (“no-zone”) crashes · jackknifes and rollovers · brake and tire failure · shifting or overloaded cargo · speeding on downgrades and in construction zones · underride crashes.
What compensation can you recover after a truck wreck?
Truck crashes often mean long recoveries. A claim may cover past and future medical care, rehab and home care, lost wages and lost earning ability, pain and mental anguish, physical impairment and disfigurement, and property damage. When a trucking company’s conduct was grossly negligent, Texas law may also allow exemplary damages.
Truck accident lawyers for Dallas, Houston and all of Texas
Dallas-Fort Worth: I-35E, I-20, I-30, I-45 and the Alliance freight hub. → Dallas truck accident lawyer
Houston: I-10, I-45, I-610, Beltway 8 and trucks serving the Port of Houston. → Houston truck accident lawyer
Statewide: I-35 corridor, I-10 to San Antonio and West Texas oilfield routes. → Texas hub
Truck accident FAQ
Truck accident FAQs
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How long do I have to file a truck accident claim in Texas?
In most Texas personal-injury cases, the deadline to file a lawsuit is two years from the date of the crash. Some cases have shorter notice deadlines — for example, when a government vehicle is involved — so don’t wait.
Who pays my medical bills after a truck wreck?
It depends on the insurance involved — the trucking company’s policy, your own coverage such as PIP or health insurance, and sometimes others. We sort it out on your free call.
What if I was partly at fault?
Texas uses proportionate responsibility. You can still recover if you were 50% or less at fault, but your recovery is reduced by your share.
Should I talk to the trucking company’s insurance adjuster?
You don’t have to give them a recorded statement. Let us handle the communication so your words aren’t used against you.
How much does it cost to hire you?
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee — no attorney’s fee unless we win. [Confirm wording for case expenses.]
How long will my case take?
It depends on your injuries, the evidence and the insurer. We’ll give you an honest estimate and update you every two weeks.
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