City of Irving Truck Accident Lawyers: Powerful Representation for Commercial Vehicle Wrecks
One moment, you are driving along the Airport Freeway (SH 183) or merging onto the President George Bush Turnpike in the City of Irving. The next, your rearview mirror is filled with the grill of an 80,000-pound 18-wheeler that cannot stop in time. The impact is not just a collision; it is a life-altering event. When a commercial truck hits a passenger vehicle, the laws of physics are never in your favor.
At Attorney911, led by managing partner Ralph Manginello, we have spent over 25 years standing up to the world’s largest trucking companies and corporate fleets. We understand that after a truck accident in the City of Irving, you aren’t just looking for legal advice—you are facing a legal emergency. Since 1998, our firm has built a reputation for aggressive litigation, securing multi-million dollar results for victims of traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord trauma, and wrongful death.
If you or a loved one has been injured on the streets of the City of Irving by a semi-truck, delivery van, or industrial vehicle, our team is ready to fight for you. We provide the sophisticated resources of a national litigation firm with the personal attention and compassion your family deserves. As client Chad Harris said, “You are NOT just some client… You are FAMILY to them.”
Call Attorney911 right now at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, no-obligation consultation. We are available 24/7 to respond to your emergency in the City of Irving. Hablamos Español.
Why the City of Irving Is a High-Risk Zone for Truck Accidents
The City of Irving occupies a unique and dangerous position in the North Texas logistics landscape. Nestled between Dallas and Fort Worth and serving as a primary gateway to DFW International Airport, our city’s infrastructure is constantly pounded by heavy commercial traffic.
The Converging Corridors of the City of Irving
The “Texas Triangle” freight volume creates a perfect storm for accidents. We regularly handle cases originating on the most congested roads in the City of Irving, including:
- SH 183 (Airport Freeway): A primary artery for air cargo and regional logistics that sees thousands of delivery trucks and 18-wheelers daily.
- I-635 (LBJ Freeway): Notorious for heavy congestion and high-speed truck traffic, especially near the jurisdictional lines of the City of Irving.
- SH 114: A corridor connecting the Las Colinas business district to the airport, where corporate delivery vans and service trucks are everywhere.
- Loop 12 (Walton Walker Boulevard): A major freight bypass where high-speed 18-wheeler accidents are frequent.
- President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT): Where heavy commercial toll traffic moves at extreme speeds, increasing the severity of any collision.
The Logistics Pressure Point
The City of Irving is home to massive distribution centers and corporate headquarters. Companies like Amazon, FedEx, and UPS have heavy footprints here. When drivers are pushed to meet impossible delivery quotas in the City of Irving’s stop-and-go traffic, safety protocols are often the first thing the trucking companies ignore. Driver fatigue, distracted driving, and aggressive maneuvering become a daily hazard for Irving families.
The trucking company’s defense team is already working. Evidence in the City of Irving can disappear in hours. Protect your rights by calling 888-ATTY-911 immediately.
The Attorney911 Advantage: Our Inside Knowledge of Insurance Tactics
When you sue a trucking company in the City of Irving, you aren’t just fighting a driver; you are fighting a multi-billion dollar insurance industry. They have a playbook designed to minimize, delay, and deny your claim.
The Lupe Peña Difference
Our associate attorney, Lupe Peña, provides our clients with a distinct competitive advantage. Before joining Attorney911, Lupe spent years working for a national insurance defense firm. He used to defend the very companies we now fight against. He has seen the internal training manuals, he knows how adjusters evaluate claims, and he understands the software they use to lowball victims in the City of Irving.
We use this insider knowledge to anticipate the defense’s moves before they make them. We know when an offer is a “nuisance settlement” and when it’s time to take the case to a jury. By including a former insurance defense attorney on our team, we offer City of Irving victims a level of strategic insight that most firms simply cannot match.
Fighting Corporate Giants in Federal Court
Ralph Manginello is admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas and has extensive experience in federal court litigation. This is critical because many trucking companies involved in City of Irving accidents are headquartered in other states, often leading cases into the federal system. We have gone toe-to-toe with Fortune 500 corporations, including BP during the landmark Texas City refinery litigation, and we bring that same level of “Fortune 500 experience” to every truck wreck case we handle.
FMCSA Regulations: Proving Negligence through Federal Law
For a standard car accident in the City of Irving, we look at the Texas Transportation Code. But for an 18-wheeler accident, we look at Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, governed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). These regulations are the foundation of our negligence claims.
Hours of Service (HOS) Violations (49 CFR Part 395)
Driver fatigue is a silent killer on the roads of the City of Irving. Federal law is strict:
- 11-Hour Limit: Drivers cannot drive more than 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off.
- 14-Hour Window: Drivers cannot drive beyond the 14th hour after coming on duty.
- The 30-Minute Break: Drivers must take a break after 8 cumulative hours of driving.
When we investigate a crash in the City of Irving, we subpoena the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) data. If a driver was pushed by their carrier to violate these limits to make a delivery in Las Colinas or to DFW Airport, that is evidence of gross negligence.
Driver Qualifications and Training (49 CFR Part 391)
Trucking companies in the City of Irving have a non-delegable duty to ensure their drivers are fit for the road. We scrutinize the Driver Qualification File for:
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
- Current Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
- Annual driving record reviews.
- Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing records (49 CFR Part 382).
If a company hired a driver with a history of DUIs or safety violations to operate on the LBJ Freeway, they may be liable for negligent hiring and negligent entrustment.
Inspection and Maintenance (49 CFR Part 396)
An 80,000-pound truck with bad brakes is a weapon. 49 CFR § 396.3 requires motor carriers to systematically inspect and maintain their vehicles. We look for:
- Brake system deficiencies.
- Worn tire treads (43/32″ or 2/32″ violations).
- Non-functioning lights or reflectors.
- Steering mechanism failures.
When a tire blowout on SH 114 causes a rollover, we don’t just blame the tire—we look at the maintenance logs to see if that blowout was preventable.
Has a trucking company’s violation of federal law injured you? Don’t let them hide behind their paperwork. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 and let us start the investigation.
Comprehensive Coverage of Truck Accident Types in the City of Irving
Accidents involving commercial vehicles in the City of Irving follow specific mechanical patterns. Understanding the physics of these crashes is essential to proving how the accident happened and who is responsible.
Jackknife Accidents
In a jackknife, the trailer of the semi-truck swings out at a 90-degree angle to the cab. This often happens on slick roads or when a driver brakes too hard on an Irving overpass. A jackknifing truck can sweep across four lanes of traffic, creating a massive multi-vehicle pileup. These cases often involve violations of 49 CFR § 393.48 regarding brake system malfunctions.
Rollover Crashes
Trucks have a high center of gravity. When a driver takes a freeway interchange in the City of Irving too fast, or when cargo shifts unexpectedly, the truck can roll. Rollover injuries are almost always catastrophic, frequently involving roof crushes and traumatic brain injuries. We examine cargo securement records (49 CFR § 393.100) and speed data to prove the driver or the loading company was at fault.
Underride Collisions: The Most Lethal Wrecks
An underride occurs when a passenger vehicle slides underneath the back or side of a trailer. Because the trailer is at windshield level, these accidents often result in decapitation or fatal head trauma. While federal law (49 CFR § 393.86) requires rear impact guards, many are poorly maintained. We are aggressive in pursuing underride cases to hold carriers accountable for these preventable deaths.
Rear-End Collisions from Heavy Weight
A loaded semi-truck needs nearly two football fields to stop from highway speeds. When a truck driver is distracted or following too closely on the Airport Freeway, they can crush everything in front of them. Rear-end truck accidents commonly cause complex spinal injuries and “whiplash” that, given the force involved, is often a mask for herniated discs.
Wide Turn “Squeeze” Accidents
Irving’s industrial zones require trucks to make tight right turns. If a driver fails to check their mirrors or swings too wide, they can “squeeze” a passenger car against a curb or another structure. These accidents often involve pedestrians and cyclists as well, leading to devastating crush injuries and amputations.
Blind Spot (No-Zone) Accidents
Every 18-wheeler has four massive blind spots. If a driver changes lanes on I-635 without ensuring the lane is clear, they can sideswipe a car and send it spinning into concrete barriers. We investigate whether the truck was equipped with modern blind-spot technology and mirrors required by 49 CFR § 393.80.
No matter how your accident occurred, Attorney911 has the technical expertise to rebuild the scene. Call 888-ATTY-911 for a free evaluation in the City of Irving.
Every Commercial Vehicle on the Road: We Handle Every Case
While 18-wheelers get the headlines, our firm handles accidents involving every type of commercial vehicle operating in the City of Irving.
Corporate Delivery Vans (Amazon, FedEx, UPS)
The “Amazon effect” has flooded City of Irving neighborhoods with delivery vans. These drivers are under extreme time pressure, often leading to illegal parking, sudden U-turns, and speeding in residential zones. Amazon often tries to hide behind its “Delivery Service Partner” (DSP) contractor model to avoid liability. We know how to pierce that shield by proving that Amazon exercises pervasive control over the drivers’ routes and performance.
Dump Trucks and Concrete Mixers
Irving is constantly growing, and that means heavy construction traffic. A loaded dump truck or concrete mixer is an incredibly dense and dangerous vehicle. Concrete mixers are especially prone to rollovers due to the “slosh effect” of the rotating drum. We hold construction companies and aggregate suppliers (like Martin Marietta or Vulcan) accountable when their heavy equipment causes harm.
Garbage and Waste Trucks
Operating in tight residential streets, garbage trucks are involved in a high number of backing accidents. They have massive blind spots and are often operated in the pre-dawn hours. Because many of these vehicles are government-operated or contracted by the City of Irving, they involve complex sovereign immunity issues that require an experienced attorney to navigate.
Rental and Moving Trucks (U-Haul, Penske)
Anyone with a driver’s license can rent a 26,000-pound truck from a U-Haul center in the City of Irving. These untrained drivers often don’t understand the braking distance or height clearances of these vehicles. We investigate whether the rental company was negligent in entrusting a massive vehicle to an obviously inexperienced or impaired driver.
Public Transit and School Buses
When a DART bus or a school bus is involved in an accident, the potential for mass casualties is high. These cases involve strict notice requirements and different statutes of limitation because they involve government entities. If you were injured on a bus in the City of Irving, you must act immediately to preserve your right to sue.
All 16 Liable Parties: Why We Investigate Deeper
Most firms in the City of Irving only sue the driver. We know that the driver is rarely the only person responsible. To maximize your recovery, we cast a wide net across the entire transportation chain:
- The Truck Driver: For direct negligence like speeding or fatigue.
- The Trucking Company (Carrier): For vicarious liability and negligent hiring.
- The Corporate Parent (Brand Owner): Like Walmart or Amazon, for their systemic pressure on safety.
- The Cargo Owner/Shipper: For setting dangerous delivery windows.
- The Loading Company: For improperly weight-balancing the trailer.
- The Truck Manufacturer: For design defects like failing brakes or steering.
- The Parts Manufacturer: For defective tires or lighting components.
- The Maintenance Company: For failing to repair known mechanical issues.
- The Freight Broker: For hiring a carrier with a “conditional” or “unsatisfactory” safety rating.
- The Truck Owner: In cases of dangerous equipment leasing.
- The Government Entity: For road design defects on City of Irving streets.
- The Oilfield Operator: If the accident involved energy sector transport.
- Staffing Agencies: For providing unqualified labor to fleets.
- Rental Fleet Owners: For negligent maintenance of rental trucks.
- Transit Agencies: For bus accidents in the City of Irving.
- Federal Government: Under the FTCA, if a USPS or military vehicle was involved.
By identifying every liable party, we can “stack” insurance policies. Where a driver might only have $30,000 in personal coverage, the trucking company and cargo owner might have $5 million or more. Our goal is to ensure there is enough money to cover your medical care for the rest of your life.
Don’t leave money on the table. Let our team find every responsible party. Call (888) 288-9911 today.
Catastrophic Injuries and the Cost of Survival
Truck accidents in the City of Irving do not result in minor scratches. They result in permanent life changes. We represent victims facing the most severe trauma the human body can endure.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
From “mild” concussions to severe diffuse axonal injury, TBIs can cost between $1.5 million and $9.8 million in lifetime care. We understand that a TBI in the City of Irving means you may never return to your career or recognize the person you used to be. We work with leading neurologists and neuropsychologists to document every cognitive and emotional change.
Spinal Cord Injury and Paralysis
A spinal injury is a financial and emotional catastrophe. The lifetime cost for a quadriplegic can exceed $25 million. We retain life care planners to project every cost you will face in the City of Irving—from home modifications and adaptive vehicles to 24/7 nursing care.
Amputation and Crush Injuries
Losing a limb in a “squeeze” accident or underride crash requires a lifetime of prosthetics, physical therapy, and mental health support. We secure settlements that cover the $1.9 million to $8.6 million typically required for these life-altering losses.
Severe Burns and Chemical Exposure
Tanker truck crashes on Irving freeways can lead to fuel fires or HAZMAT spills. Victims face months in the burn unit, excruciating skin grafts, and permanent disfigurement. We pursue compensation that acknowledges the physical pain and the psychological trauma of scarring.
Wrongful Death
If you have lost a family member in a City of Irving truck accident, the pain is immeasurable. Texas law allows you to pursue compensation for lost income, loss of companionship, and mental anguish. We have recovered millions for grieving families, ensuring their financial future is secure even when their hearts are broken.
We understand your pain, but the insurance company only understands numbers. Let us force them to see what you have lost. Call 1-888-ATTY-911.
48-Hour Evidence Preservation: The Clock Is Ticking
The trucking company that hit you in the City of Irving is not your friend. They are already building a defense to blame you.
Why You Must Act Now
- Black Box Data Overwrites: The truck’s ECM (Engine Control Module) records your speed, the driver’s speed, and when the brakes were applied. This data can be overwritten in as little as 30 days or during a new driving cycle.
- ELD Logs Disappear: Federal law only requires carriers to keep electronic logs for 6 months. Many “accidentally” lose them much sooner.
- Physical Evidence Is Cleaned Up: Rain on the Airport Freeway washes away skid marks. The truck is repaired or scrapped within weeks.
Our Immediate Response
The moment you hire Attorney911, we send a formal Spoliation Letter to the trucking carrier. This legal notice forbids them from touching the truck, deleting data, or destroying driver records. If they destroy evidence after receiving our letter, we ask the court for “adverse inference” sanctions, meaning the jury will be told to assume the evidence they destroyed would have proven they were guilty.
Don’t let them delete the truth. Call Attorney911 at 1-888-ATTY-911 within 48 hours of your crash.
Understanding Insurance and Damages in Texas
Trucking cases in the City of Irving involve significantly higher insurance policies than regular car wrecks. Under FMCSA 49 CFR Part 387, commercial carriers must carry:
- $750,000 for general freight.
- $1,000,000 for oil or large equipment.
- $5,000,000 for hazardous materials.
Maximizing Your Recovery
Most large fleets, like Walmart and Amazon, are self-insured. This means they pay the first several million dollars of a claim out of their own bank accounts. Because this money comes directly from their profits, they fight twice as hard to deny your claim.
We pursue Economic Damages (medical bills, lost wages, future earning capacity) and Non-Economic Damages (pain and suffering, mental anguish, disfigurement). In cases of egregious conduct—like a driver being awake for 28 hours or the company knowingly using a truck with bad brakes—we pursue Punitive Damages to punish the company and prevent it from happening again in the City of Irving.
City of Irving Truck Accident FAQ
1. How long do I have to file a claim in the City of Irving?
In Texas, the statute of limitations for personal injury and wrongful death is two years from the date of the accident. However, in trucking cases, the real deadline is measured in days, not years, because evidence like black box data can be lost within a month.
2. Can I still recover if the accident was partially my fault?
Yes. Texas follows a 51% Modified Comparative Negligence rule. You can recover damages as long as you are not more than 50% at fault. Your final settlement will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you are 10% at fault and the truck driver is 90% at fault, you can still recover 90% of your total damages.
3. What if I was hit by a truck while I was walking or on my bike in the City of Irving?
You have the same rights to compensation. Pedestrians and cyclists hit by trucks (like the common “right hook” accident at Irving intersections) suffer the most severe injuries because they have zero protection. We treat these cases with even greater urgency.
4. How much does it cost to hire Attorney911?
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee basis. We pay for the entire investigation, the expert witnesses, and the court filings. We only get paid if we win a settlement or verdict for you. As client Glenda Walker said, “They fought for me to get every dime I deserved.”
5. What is the average settlement for an 18-wheeler accident in the City of Irving?
There is no “average” because every injury is unique. However, because of high insurance minimums and injury severity, trucking settlements are often 10 to 100 times larger than car accident settlements. We have secured multi-million dollar results for serious TBI and amputation cases.
6. I was hit by an Amazon van—can I sue Amazon or just the driver?
If Amazon controlled the driver’s route, dictated their schedule, and monitored them with cameras, we argue that Amazon is the employer. Despite their independent contractor contracts, the “Right-to-Control” test in Texas often allows us to bring Amazon into the lawsuit as a primary defendant.
Contact the City of Irving Truck Accident Attorneys at Attorney911
If you are reading this, you are likely going through the hardest days of your life. Your family is hurting, the medical bills are mounting, and the future feels uncertain. You don’t have to face the trucking company’s billion-dollar defense team alone.
Ralph Manginello and the team at Attorney911 are ready to be your first responders in this legal emergency. We have been fighting for Texans for over 25 years. We know the roads of the City of Irving, we know the trucking laws, and we know how to win.
As client Donald Wilcox said: “One company said they would not accept my case. Then I got a call from Manginello… I got a call to come pick up this handsome check.” Don’t take “no” from an insurance company or a lesser law firm. Get a fighter.
Call 1-888-ATTY-911 right now. We are available 24/7. Your consultation is free, and we don’t get a dime unless you get paid.
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