Dallas Truck Accident Lawyer

Were you injured in a collision with a commercial truck in Dallas, Texas? You may be entitled to substantial compensation from the truck driver, the trucking company, or other parties. A Dallas truck accident lawyer at Trujillo Gonzalez, P.C. can help you pursue a full recovery.  Call  (972) 550-6818 for a free consultation.

We have decades of combined experience taking on trucking corporations and large insurers. We’re ready to go to bat for you and get the justice you deserve. 

Why Choose Trujillo Gonzalez, P.C. for My Dallas Truck Accident Case?

Truck accident claims put you up against corporations with far more resources than the average driver.

Facing that kind of power without experienced representation puts your rights and recovery at risk.

Our Dallas personal injury lawyers can help you match the defendants in your case.

Clients in Dallas, TX, choose us because: 

• Our founding attorney has taken more than 300 trials and arbitrations to verdict
• We have recovered substantial injury awards in Texas, including multiple seven-figure results 
• Organizations such as Texas Lawyer Magazine and the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum have recognized our attorneys’ work 
• Our team brings decades of combined experience handling catastrophic injury and trucking litigation across the state 
• We work entirely on a contingency fee basis, so you owe nothing unless we recover for you

Contact us today to speak with a Dallas truck accident attorney who understands what it takes to go up against a trucking company and win.

Overview of Federal Trucking Rules

Commercial trucking is one of the most heavily regulated industries on the road, and those regulations play a central role in most truck accident claims.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration sets nationwide safety standards that every interstate trucking company and driver must follow, and a violation of these rules can provide evidence of negligence. 

Some of the major FMCSA requirements include:

• Hours-of-service limits. Drivers face strict caps on how long they can drive before a mandatory rest break, generally no more than 11 hours of driving within a 14-hour on-duty window, to reduce fatigue-related crashes.
• Electronic logging device requirements. Most commercial trucks must use an electronic logging device to automatically track driving time, making falsified paper logs far harder to hide than they once were.
• Driver qualification standards. Drivers must hold a valid commercial driver’s license and pass a background check before a company can put them behind the wheel.
• Drug and alcohol testing. Trucking companies must conduct pre-employment, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
• Vehicle maintenance and inspection rules. Trucks must undergo regular inspection and maintenance.
• Cargo securement standards. Federal rules govern how freight must be loaded and secured to prevent shifting loads or debris.

Trucking companies are also required to carry substantial liability insurance, often between $750,000 and $5 million depending on their cargo, which means meaningful compensation is usually available in truck accident cases. 

What Is My Dallas Truck Accident Case Worth?

Truck accident claims are difficult to value without knowing the facts. Because commercial trucks cause disproportionately severe collisions, these cases frequently involve substantial compensation. 

Factors that typically affect the value of a truck accident claim include:

• The severity and permanence of your injuries 
• Whether your injuries are disabling or disfiguring 
• Your current and future medical treatment costs 
• Lost income and any reduction in your future earning capacity 
• The physical pain and emotional distress you have experienced 
• The insurance coverage available, including any excess or umbrella policies
• Whether multiple parties, including you, share responsibility for the crash

An experienced truck accident attorney can evaluate the specific facts of your crash and, when necessary, bring in medical and financial specialists to project the full scope of your losses. Given how much is often at stake in these cases, you should contact a lawyer right away to protect the value of your claim and determine how much it’s worth.

What Compensation Can Be Recovered After a Texas Truck Accident?

Texas law allows truck accident victims to pursue compensation for both the financial and personal harm caused by the crash, generally divided into economic and non-economic damages.

A successful claim may include compensation for:

• Medical bills and ongoing treatment 
• Lost wages 
• Reduced future earning capacity 
• Vehicle damage and related property loss 
• Out-of-pocket expenses tied to your recovery 
• Physical pain and suffering 
• Emotional distress 
• Anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress 
• Scarring and disfigurement 
• Loss of enjoyment of life 
• Loss of consortium

In cases involving extreme misconduct, such as a driver operating under the influence or a company that knowingly ignored federal safety violations, Texas law may also allow exemplary damages to punish the responsible party, subject to statutory caps. 

When a truck accident results in a fatality, surviving family members may pursue a wrongful death claim for funeral expenses, lost financial support, and the loss of a loved one’s companionship.

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Truck Accident Lawyer in Dallas?

Most truck accident claims are handled on a contingency fee basis. You pay no upfront legal fees and no hourly billing while your case moves forward. Instead, your attorney is paid a percentage of whatever compensation is recovered through a settlement or verdict, agreed upon before your case begins. If your case is unsuccessful, you typically owe nothing.

Trujillo Gonzalez, P.C. handles truck accident cases on contingency and offers free consultations to injured clients throughout the Dallas area.

Who Can Be Held Liable After a Texas Truck Accident?

Truck accident cases often involve more potential defendants than a typical car accident claim. 

Multiple parties may share liability for your collision, including: 

• The truck driver can be held liable for direct negligence, such as speeding, distraction, or fatigue. 
• The trucking company can be held vicariously liable for a driver’s negligence under the doctrine of respondeat superior, since the driver was acting within the scope of employment at the time of the crash. 
• The trucking company can also face direct liability for negligent hiring, training, or supervision if it employed a driver it knew or should have known posed a safety risk. 
• A maintenance contractor or parts manufacturer may share liability if a mechanical failure, such as brake or tire failure, contributed to the crash. 
• A cargo loading company may be liable if improperly secured or overloaded freight caused the truck to become unstable.

In many cases, a violation of an FMCSA regulation, such as exceeding hours-of-service limits or operating with a fatigued or unqualified driver, can serve as strong evidence of negligence.

We Handle All Types of Injury Claims Resulting from Truck Accidents

A fully loaded commercial truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, compared to roughly 2,500 to 3,000 pounds for the average passenger car. That disparity in size and force routinely causes catastrophic injuries for occupants of smaller vehicles in an accident, even when the truck driver walks away largely unharmed.

At Trujillo Gonzalez, P.C., we represent clients with injuries including:

• Traumatic brain injuries 
• Spinal cord injuries 
• Broken bones 
• Internal bleeding and organ damage 
• Severe burns 
• Amputations 
• Neck and back injuries 
• Chronic nerve damage 
• Wrongful death

If you or someone you love suffered any of these injuries in a truck accident, the driver or trucking company responsible should be held accountable. Reach out to our attorneys today to make that happen. 

What Causes Most Truck Accidents in Dallas?

Dallas is a major hub for commercial trucking activity, both as a major metropolitan area and a throughway to other parts of Texas and the Southwest. The region sees many truck accidents each year. Unfortunately, most of these crashes are entirely preventable.

Common causes of truck accidents in the Dallas area include:

• Driver fatigue from exceeding federal hours-of-service limits 
• Distracted driving, including cell phone use 
• Speeding or aggressive driving to meet delivery schedules 
• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol 
• Improperly loaded or unsecured cargo 
• Mechanical failures tied to poor maintenance 
• Inadequate driver training or screening

A crash can often have multiple causes, with multiple parties sharing responsibility for what happened. Our attorneys review driver logbooks, electronic logging device data, maintenance and inspection records, and company safety policies to identify every factor that contributed to your accident. We also move quickly to send preservation letters before critical evidence can be lost or overwritten.

How Long Do I Have to File a Truck Accident Lawsuit in Texas?

In Texas, you generally have two years from the date of the crash to file a truck accident lawsuit. If the accident resulted in a fatality, that two-year period typically runs from the date of death rather than the date of the crash itself.

Failing to file within this deadline generally means losing your right to pursue compensation through the courts. That’s why speaking with an attorney soon after your accident is important for preserving your claim.

Contact a Dallas Truck Accident Lawyer for a Free Consultation

A serious truck accident can disrupt your health, your finances, and your entire future. You deserve an advocate who can set things right and hold the trucking company accountable for what happened. 

Trujillo Gonzalez, P.C. is ready to put decades of experience and a track record of trial success behind your claim. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation with a Dallas truck accident attorney.

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Trujillo Gonzalez PC – Dallas
1111 W Mockingbird Ln #260,
Dallas, TX 75247, United States
Phone: (972) 550-6818
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