Town of Highland Park Truck Accident & Commercial Vehicle Litigation Guide
One moment, you’re driving onto the Dallas North Tollway or navigating the intersections of Preston Road in the Town of Highland Park. The next, 80,000 pounds of steel slams into your vehicle without warning. In a split second, your car is crushed, your body is broken, and your life is changed forever. An 18-wheeler doesn’t just cause a “fender bender”—it causes a legal and medical emergency.
At Attorney911, we understand the terror of that moment. If you or a loved one has been hit by a semi-truck, an Amazon delivery van, a construction dump truck, or a concrete mixer in the Town of Highland Park, you aren’t just fighting an insurance company; you’re fighting a multi-billion-dollar corporate machine. Since 1998, our managing partner, Ralph Manginello, has been the shield for families in the Town of Highland Park against these giants. With over 25 years of experience and admission to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, our firm brings the firepower necessary to hold negligent trucking companies fully accountable.
Right now, the trucking company that hit you in the Town of Highland Park is already building its defense. They have investigators at the scene and lawyers on the phone before the ambulance even leaves. You need a dedicated legal team that moves even faster. Call us today at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, no-obligation consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay us nothing unless we win your case. Powerful. Proven. We are your Legal Emergency Lawyers™.
Why Truck Accidents in the Town of Highland Park Are Fundamentally Different
A commercial vehicle accident on Highway 75 or along the scenic but busy streets of the Town of Highland Park isn’t just a larger car crash. The physics, the regulations, and the insurance layers involved make these cases exponentially more complex.
The Massive Physics of Impact
The average passenger sedan weighs about 4,000 pounds. A fully loaded 18-wheeler or a heavy-duty dump truck used in Town of Highland Park residential construction can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. This 20-to-1 weight disparity means that when a collision occurs, the smaller vehicle—and its occupants—absorb nearly all the energy. In the Town of Highland Park, where congestion is frequent, a truck failure near the Mockingbird Lane corridor doesn’t just involve one car; it often involves a catastrophic pileup.
The Federal Regulatory Web
Every commercial vehicle operating in the Town of Highland Park is subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. These are not mere suggestions; they are the law. From the number of hours a driver can stay behind the wheel (49 CFR Part 395) to the required maintenance of brake systems (49 CFR Part 396), these rules are designed to prevent the very tragedy you are experiencing. Proving that a carrier violated these federal mandates is the key to maximizing your recovery.
The Defense Insider Advantage
When you call us for help in the Town of Highland Park, you gain an unfair advantage: Lupe Peña. Our team includes an associate attorney who spent years working for a national insurance defense firm. He knows their playbook. He knows how they evaluate claims, how they hide evidence, and exactly how they train their adjusters to lowball victims. We use that insider knowledge to expose their tactics and ensure you get every dime you deserve. As our client Chad Harris noted, “You are NOT just some client… You are FAMILY to them.”
Leading 18-Wheeler & Commercial Truck Accident Types in the Town of Highland Park
We have investigated every type of commercial wreck imaginable on Town of Highland Park roads and the surrounding Dallas County highways. Each type of crash involves distinct mechanics and regulatory violations.
Rear-End Collisions & Stopping Distance Failures
On high-speed corridors like the North Central Expressway (US-75) near the Town of Highland Park, rear-end collisions are devastating. Physics dictates that an 18-wheeler at 65 mph needs over 520 feet to stop—the length of nearly two football fields. When a driver is distracted by a dispatch device or simply following too closely (violating 49 CFR § 392.11), they turn their truck into a high-speed battering ram.
If you were rear-ended in the Town of Highland Park, we immediately pull the truck’s Engine Control Module (ECM) data. This “black box” reveals exactly when the driver hit the brakes—or if they hit them at all. This data, combined with our 25+ years of experience, allows us to prove negligence even if the driver claims you “stopped suddenly.”
Blind Spot & “No-Zone” Accidents
Modern semi-trucks have four massive blind spots, known as “No-Zones.” In the tight, bustling residential areas of the Town of Highland Park, a truck driver changing lanes onto a side street or turning toward a construction site can easily swallow a smaller vehicle. Under 49 CFR § 393.80, trucks must be equipped with mirrors and safety devices, but nothing replaces a driver’s duty to maintain situational awareness. If a commercial vehicle merged into you on a Town of Highland Park street, we investigate whether the company failed to equip the truck with modern blind-spot sensors or if the driver was simply negligent in their lane change.
Jackknife Accidents on Local Overpasses
The Town of Highland Park experiences unpredictable North Texas weather. When a rain slick hits an overpass on the Dallas North Tollway, an 18-wheeler driver who brakes too hard or maneuvers incorrectly can cause the trailer to fold toward the cab. This “jackknife” can sweep across all lanes of traffic, trapping everyone in its path. We look for violations of 49 CFR § 392.14, which requires extreme caution and speed reduction in hazardous conditions. If the driver was pushing their speed to make a Town of Highland Park delivery window, they—and the company—are liable.
Wide Turn “Squeeze Play”
The Town of Highland Park’s narrow corners and heavy traffic make right turns incredibly dangerous for 18-wheelers. To clear a curb, a truck must swing wide to the left before turning right. This creates a “squeeze play” where smaller vehicles or cyclists are crushed between the truck and the curb. Our firm held companies like Coca-Cola and Sysco accountable for these very scenarios. We prove the driver failed to signal properly or failed to check their mirrors during the turn’s execution.
Learn more in our video guide: “The Definitive Guide To Commercial Truck Accidents” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEEeZf-k8Ao
Corporate Fleet & Delivery Van Accidents in the Town of Highland Park
The Town of Highland Park is a primary destination for the massive delivery fleets of Amazon, Walmart, FedEx, and UPS. Because of its affluent residential character, you are never more than a block away from a delivery vehicle.
Amazon Delivery Van & DSP Liability
Amazon delivers millions of packages monthly in Dallas County. If an Amazon-branded van hit you in the Town of Highland Park, the company will likely claim they aren’t responsible because the driver worked for a “Delivery Service Partner” (DSP). We don’t buy that defense. Amazon controls the routes, the timing, and even the driver’s behavior through proprietary AI cameras (Netradyne). We have litigated against Amazon and know how to pierce their contractor shield to reach their massive insurance policies.
Walmart Fleet Negligence
Walmart operates one of the largest private fleets in the country, and their trucks are constant fixtures around the Town of Highland Park. Unlike many carriers, Walmart is often self-insured, meaning they pay hundreds of thousands of dollars out of their own pocket before excess insurance kicks in. This makes them fight even harder to deny your claim. Our founder, Ralph Manginello, has spent over two decades going toe-to-toe with Fortune 500 corporations like Walmart and BP. We know how to beat their in-house legal teams.
FedEx and UPS Delivery Dangers
Whether it’s a FedEx Ground contractor rushing to finish a Town of Highland Park route or a UPS truck causing a T-bone accident at an intersection, these cases require understanding corporate insurance layering. FedEx Ground drivers are often classified as contractors, whereas UPS drivers are unionized employees. These distinctions change who we sue and how we recover money for you.
Construction Vehicle & Construction Truck Accidents in the Town of Highland Park
Residential development in the Town of Highland Park is constant. This means heavy construction trucks navigate residential streets every day.
Dump Trucks & Gravel Haulers
A loaded dump truck in the Town of Highland Park can weigh 60,000 pounds. They are often operated by small subcontractors with poor maintenance records. If a dump truck hit you on a local residential road, we look for overloading violations and mechanical brake failures. Because these trucks are often the heaviest vehicles on residential roads, the “crush” injuries they cause are catastrophic.
Concrete Mixer & Cement Truck Rollovers
Cement trucks are inherently unstable due to the large rotating drum. A “slosh effect” of shifting liquid concrete can cause a rollover during a sharp turn in the Town of Highland Park. These accidents are often “squeeze play” fatalities where the mixer flattens a passenger car. We investigate whether the batch plant created extreme time pressure, forcing the driver to take turns too fast to reach the Town of Highland Park jobsite before the concrete set.
Rental Truck Accidents (U-Haul, Penske)
Highland Park residents frequently encounter large U-Haul or Penske rental trucks. The terrifying reality is that anyone with a standard driver’s license can rent a 26,000-pound truck and drive it through the Town of Highland Park without any special training. We hold the rental companies liable if they rented to an obviously unqualified driver or failed to maintain the truck’s brakes or tires.
If you’ve been hurt by any commercial vehicle, don’t wait. Call 888-ATTY-911 now.
Proving Negligence: The FMCSA Violations We Expose
In every Town of Highland Park truck accident case, we use federal law as our primary weapon. Our investigation doesn’t just look at the crash; we look at the culture of the trucking company.
49 CFR Part 395: Hours of Service (HOS)
Fatigue is the #1 killer on the highways around the Town of Highland Park. Federal law limits drivers to 11 hours of driving in a 14-hour window. When a company pressures a driver to “push through” a route to Dallas, that driver becomes as dangerous as someone who is intoxicated. We subpoena the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) data to prove the driver was operating illegally.
49 CFR Part 391: Driver Qualification
Trucking companies have a duty to hire safe drivers. Did they check the driver’s history before letting them drive through the Town of Highland Park? If they hired someone with three prior DUIs or five major accidents, we sue them for negligent hiring. Our team meticulously audits the Driver Qualification File for every defendant.
49 CFR Part 393 & 396: Brake & Tire Maintenance
Brake problems contribute to nearly 30% of all heavy truck crashes. We look for deferred maintenance where a company keeps a truck on the road to avoid repair costs. If a brake failure caused your Town of Highland Park accident, we prove the company prioritized their bottom line over your family’s life.
Learn more: “Truck Tire Blowouts and When You Need a Lawyer” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCTumr1looc
The Critical 48-Hour Evidence Preservation Window
In the Town of Highland Park, evidence disappears the moment the tow trucks leave.
- ECM/Black Box Data: This data records speed and braking in the seconds before impact. It can be overwritten in as little as 30 days of driving.
- ELD Logs: Electronic logs can be “lost” or deleted if a litigation hold isn’t placed within 6 months.
- Dashcam Footage: Many corporate fleets (Amazon, UPS) use cameras that overwrite footage every few days unless an “event” is manually saved.
- Drug & Alcohol Testing: Under federal law, alcohol tests must be done within 2 hours and drug tests within 32 hours of a fatal or recordable crash.
We move within 24-48 hours. As soon as you hire Attorney911, we send a formal spoliation letter to the carrier, their insurer, and the driver. This letter legally mandates they preserve all electronic data and physical evidence. If they destroy it after receiving our notice, we can ask the Town of Highland Park area judges for sanctions that favor your case.
“Right now, the trucking company is building their defense. What are you doing? Call 1-888-ATTY-911.”
Catastrophic Injuries & Multi-Million Dollar Results
We don’t just secure “good” results; we fight for the maximum value your injuries deserve. In the Town of Highland Park, where specialized medical care and long-term rehabilitation are expensive, you cannot afford to settle for less.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
The violent deceleration of a truck wreck sloshes the brain against the skull, causing cellular damage that doesn’t always show on an initial ER scan. Whether it’s post-concussive syndrome or severe cognitive impairment, our results for TBI victims range from $1.5 million to over $9.8 million.
Learn more: “The Ultimate Guide to Brain Injury Lawsuits” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBYAHi5aiEQ
Spinal Cord Injuries & Paralysis
Damage to the cervical or lumbar spine can result in lifelong quadriplegia or paraplegia. These cases require a life care plan that accounts for 24/7 care and home modifications. We have secured settlements in the $4.7 million to $25.8 million range for spinal cord victims.
Amputation & Loss of Limb
Commercial vehicles often trap victims in crushed steel, leading to traumatic amputations or surgical removal due to “crush syndrome.” Our amputation settlements have ranged from $1.9 million to $8.6 million. One prominent case involved a $3.8 million settlement for a limb loss specifically complicated by medical infections.
“Your family’s been through enough. Let us handle the trucking company. (888) 288-9911.”
Who Is Liable for Your Town of Highland Park Truck Accident?
We cast the widest possible net to find every available insurance dollar. Most attorneys only sue the driver. We investigate 16 different potentially liable parties, including:
- The Truck Driver: For direct negligence.
- The Trucking Company (Carrier): Under the doctrine of respondeat superior.
- The Corporate Parent: Like Amazon Logistics or Walmart Inc., for their role in the scheduling.
- The Cargo Loader: If shifting cargo caused a rollover.
- The Maintenance Company: For failed brakes or mechanical defects.
- The Freight Broker: For hiring a carrier with a known bad safety record.
- The Manufacturer: If a tire blowout or steering failure was a product defect.
In Town of Highland Park truck cases, “stacking” these insurance policies is the difference between a settlement that barely pays your bills and one that secures your family’s future for life.
Navigating Dallas County Court & Texas Law
If your accident happened in the Town of Highland Park, your case will likely be heard in the Dallas County civil courts.
Texas Statute of Limitations: In the Town of Highland Park and throughout Texas, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. However, waiting two years is dangerous. By then, the truck has been sold, the logs are gone, and the witnesses have moved.
Modified Comparative Negligence (The 51% Rule): Texas law says that as long as you are 50% or less at fault, you can recover damages. However, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. The trucking company will work tirelessly to put 51% of the blame on YOU so they pay nothing. We use former insurance defense insights to block this tactic.
Frequently Asked Questions for Town of Highland Park Victims
1. Who pays my medical bills after a truck accident in the Town of Highland Park?
Ultimately, the negligent trucking company’s insurance is responsible. However, they won’t pay as you go. You need an attorney who can issue a Letter of Protection (LOP) so Town of Highland Park area doctors will treat you now and wait for payment until your settlement is reached.
2. What if an oilfield truck hit me while I was driving near the Town of Highland Park?
DFW is a hub for oil and gas service companies. If you were hit by a Halliburton, Schlumberger, or Baker Hughes truck, you are dealing with an OSHA/FMCSA hybrid case. These involve even higher insurance minimums—often starting at $5 million for HAZMAT loads.
3. Is the Town of Highland Park a “plaintiff-friendly” jurisdiction?
Dallas County juries are known for being fair and holding large corporations accountable. When we can point to a billion-dollar company violating safety rules in the Town of Highland Park, juries are often willing to award substantial “nuclear” verdicts.
4. How much does it cost to hire Attorney911?
Zero upfront. We work on a 33.33% pre-trial contingency basis (40% if the case goes to trial). You never receive a bill from us. We only get paid if you win.
5. I speak Spanish; can you help me?
Hablamos Español. Nuestro abogado asociado Lupe Peña es fluido en español y puede representarlo directamente sin necesidad de intérpretes. Llame al 1-888-ATTY-911.
Why Choose The Manginello Law Firm?
When an 18-wheeler changes your life in the Town of Highland Park, you need more than a lawyer—you need a fighter.
- 25+ Years of Frontline Experience: Ralph Manginello has been litigating since 1998.
- Fortune 500 Battle Records: We have taken on Walmart, Amazon, BP, Coca-Cola, and Exxon. They don’t intimidate us.
- The Insurance Defense Advantage: We know how they think because we were one of them.
- 4.9-Star Reputation: With over 251 Google reviews, our clients consistently praise us for treating them like family. As Glenda Walker said, “They fought for me to get every dime I deserved.”
- Federal Court Admission: We can handle interstate trucking cases from Town of Highland Park all the way to federal court.
Contact Your Town of Highland Park Truck Accident Team Today
Don’t let a corporate insurance adjuster tell you what your life is worth. They are trained to save their company money, not to help you heal. Whether you’re dealing with the aftermath of an 18-wheeler wreck on US-75 or a delivery van accident on a quiet Town of Highland Park street, we are ready to start the fight today.
The evidence is being overwritten right now. The witnesses are forgetting details. The trucking company’s legal clock is ticking. Stop theirs and start yours.
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