Corpus Christi Truck Accident Lawyer

Direct Attorney Access After Commercial Truck Collisions

Collisions involving 18-wheelers, tankers, and other large commercial vehicles can cause severe vehicle damage, catastrophic injuries, or death, especially for occupants of smaller passenger cars.

As someone injured in an accident caused by the negligence of others, you may have the right to seek compensation for your injuries and losses through a personal injury claim. This may also apply to employees who drive as part of their work duties, such as oilfield truck drivers.

Commercial truck claims can require an investigation far beyond the crash scene. We examine the driver’s conduct, vehicle condition, cargo, dispatch information, company policies, maintenance history, contracts, and other available evidence to identify the parties that may be responsible.

Schedule a free consultation or call (361) 866-5535 if you’ve been injured in a commercial truck collision.

Who Can Be Held Liable for a Truck Accident?

Your accident may have been caused by a negligent truck driver or another trucking industry party. For an employee-driver, responsibility may involve another driver, an employer, a contractor, a maintenance provider, or another company that controlled part of the work.

Potentially Responsible Parties

We examine contracts, dispatch records, and maintenance histories to determine who controlled the trip and whether safety obligations were ignored. Depending on the facts, a truck or parts manufacturer may also bear responsibility for a defective vehicle or component.

In trucking accidents, negligent parties may have:

• Failed to comply with vehicle safety requirements
• Provided insufficient driver training
• Allowed extended driving shifts
• Failed to properly maintain and repair vehicles

Safety Rules & Available Evidence

Federal motor-carrier rules may also affect the investigation. Hours-of-service rules limit driving and on-duty time in covered operations, while electronic logging devices record and transfer information about driving and off-duty periods.

Records that can help show how a collision occurred include:

• Driver logs
• Inspection reports
• Training materials
• Cargo documents
• Vehicle data
• Maintenance records

At Williams Attorneys, we pursue claims for injured private citizens, employee-drivers, and families affected by fatal commercial truck collisions. We work to identify every party whose conduct or control may have contributed to the crash.

Commercial Drivers We Represent

We represent employee-drivers such as:

Our attorneys take time to learn the details of your route, cargo, and work demands so we can understand how the collision happened and explain its impact. Whether you were operating a tanker or a tractor-trailer hauling equipment, we approach your case with preparation and personal attention. Our oil and gas injury experience helps us evaluate the work relationships, operational demands, and corporate responsibilities involved in an industrial vehicle collision.

If you’ve been injured or lost a loved one in an accident, contact us for a free, confidential, no-obligation consultation with a Corpus Christi trucking accident attorney.

Truck Accident Cases in Texas

Trucking accidents involving private citizens are often more complicated than other traffic accident cases. Truck drivers and motor carriers are subject to state requirements and federal trucking regulations administered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Claims Involving Private Motorists & Commercial Drivers

The analysis can differ depending on whether the injured person was driving a personal vehicle, operating a company truck, or pursuing a claim after a fatal crash.

Trucking companies and insurers may begin investigating quickly and may dispute responsibility or the extent of the claimed losses. Multiple insurance policies, contracts, and corporate relationships can further complicate trucking company liability. We prepare these cases with the evidence and legal issues required for negotiations or litigation against corporations and insurers.