Texas Is the Nation's Busiest Trucking State
Interstates 10, 35, 20, and 45 make Texas the most heavily traveled commercial trucking state in the country. The Port of Houston, the Laredo border crossing (the largest inland port in the U.S.), and the Permian Basin oilfields put enormous numbers of 18-wheelers and tankers on Texas roads. A crash with a fully loaded big rig is often catastrophic.
Commercial trucking is governed by federal regulations covering driver hours, maintenance, cargo securement, and driver qualification. Violations of these rules frequently establish liability.
The Evidence That Wins Truck Cases
Electronic logging device (ELD) records can prove driver fatigue, and the truck's engine control module — the black box — captures speed, braking, and throttle data. Maintenance logs, dispatch records, and the driver's qualification file complete the picture. Much of this evidence is controlled by the trucking company and can be lost within days, so a prompt litigation-hold letter is often essential.
Multiple Parties May Be Responsible
Beyond the driver, the motor carrier, the truck or trailer owner, a maintenance contractor, the cargo loader, and a parts manufacturer may share responsibility. Each may carry separate insurance. Texas follows modified comparative fault (proportionate responsibility) under Chapter 33, so you can recover as long as you are not more than 51% at fault, with your award reduced by your share.
Act Quickly to Protect Your Claim
Trucking companies dispatch rapid-response teams to the scene to build their defense within hours. You need someone protecting your interests just as fast. Texas's statute of limitations is generally two years from the date of injury under Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003, but the practical deadline to preserve evidence is far sooner.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Generally two years from the date of injury under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003. Claims against a government entity can have much shorter notice deadlines, so it is important to act quickly.
Texas uses modified comparative fault. As long as you are not more than 51% responsible, you can still recover, with your award reduced by your percentage of fault. Don't assume you have no case.
This page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Texas attorney.