18-Wheeler & Trucking Accident Attorneys in Delta County, Colorado

When 80,000 Pounds Changes Everything: Your Fight Starts Here

The impact was catastrophic. One moment you’re driving through Delta County on Highway 50, and the next, an 18-wheeler is jackknifing across your lane or barreling through a red light in downtown Delta. These aren’t just “accidents”—they’re life-altering events caused by trucking companies that cut corners, push drivers beyond legal limits, and prioritize profits over your safety.

At Attorney911, we’ve spent over 25 years fighting for trucking accident victims across Colorado and beyond. Ralph Manginello, our managing partner since 1998, has recovered multi-million dollar settlements for families devastated by 18-wheeler crashes. Our associate attorney Lupe Peña spent years working for insurance companies—now he uses that insider knowledge to fight against them. That’s your advantage.

If you’ve been hurt in a trucking accident anywhere in Delta County—from Delta to Cedaredge, from Orchard City to the Grand Mesa—call us immediately at 1-888-ATTY-911. The trucking company already has lawyers working to protect them. You need someone protecting you.

Why Delta County 18-Wheeler Accidents Are Different

Delta County sits at the heart of Colorado’s Western Slope, where agricultural freight, energy transport, and cross-country shipping converge on highways that weren’t designed for modern trucking volume. The geography here creates unique dangers you won’t find on flat interstate corridors back east.

The Grand Mesa Challenge: Trucks hauling produce, equipment, and supplies up and down the Grand Mesa face steep grades that test brake systems to their limits. Runaway truck ramps exist for a reason—when brakes fail on a 6% downgrade, 80,000 pounds becomes an unstoppable missile. We’ve investigated cases where trucking companies sent drivers onto these mountain routes without proper training or equipment inspection.

Highway 50 Corridor: This two-lane highway carries significant truck traffic between Delta and Montrose, with limited passing opportunities and frequent agricultural crossings. Head-on collisions with trucks overtaking slower vehicles are a recurring tragedy on this stretch.

Agricultural Season Peaks: During harvest season, Delta County roads see dramatic increases in truck traffic—grain haulers, produce trucks, and equipment transports sharing narrow county roads with passenger vehicles. The pressure to move crops quickly creates dangerous conditions, with drivers pushing hours-of-service limits and companies prioritizing speed over safety.

Winter Weather Extremes: From October through April, Delta County can experience sudden snowstorms, black ice, and whiteout conditions. Trucks that don’t adjust speed and following distance for these conditions cause catastrophic pileups. The 2021 Texas ice storm showed what happens when trucking companies fail to prepare drivers for winter emergencies—Colorado conditions can be equally treacherous.

The 10 Parties Who May Owe You Money After a Delta County Trucking Accident

Most law firms look at your accident and see one defendant: the truck driver. We see ten. And every additional defendant means additional insurance coverage—often millions of dollars more available for your recovery.

1. The Truck Driver

The person behind the wheel may be personally liable for negligent driving—speeding, distraction, fatigue, impairment. We subpoena their driving record, cell phone records, and drug test results to prove exactly what they were doing when they hit you.

2. The Trucking Company / Motor Carrier

This is where the real money usually is. Under Colorado’s modified comparative negligence system (50% bar rule), trucking companies are vicariously liable for their employees’ negligence. But we don’t stop there—we investigate direct negligence:

• Negligent hiring: Did they check the driver’s record? One of our cases involved a trucking company that hired a driver with three previous DUIs—information a basic background check would have revealed.

• Negligent training: Did the driver know how to handle mountain grades? Winter conditions? Emergency maneuvers?

• Negligent supervision: Did the company monitor ELD data for hours-of-service violations? Did dispatchers pressure drivers to meet impossible deadlines?

• Negligent maintenance: Were brake inspections current? Were known defects repaired?

Our associate attorney Lupe Peña spent years defending trucking companies from these exact claims. Now he knows where to look for the evidence that proves them.

3. The Cargo Owner / Shipper

The company whose goods were being transported may share liability. Did they require overweight loading? Did they pressure the carrier to expedite delivery beyond safe limits? Did they properly disclose hazardous materials? Agricultural shippers in Delta County sometimes prioritize getting produce to market over safety—when that pressure causes accidents, they can be held accountable.

4. The Cargo Loading Company

Third-party loaders who physically placed cargo on the truck may be liable for improper securement. Under 49 CFR § 393.100-136, cargo must be secured to withstand 0.8g forward deceleration, 0.5g rearward acceleration, and 0.5g lateral forces. When loaders fail to use adequate tiedowns, blocking, or bracing, and cargo shifts causing a rollover or spill, we pursue them directly.

5. The Truck and Trailer Manufacturer

Defective design or manufacturing can create liability for catastrophic accidents. We’ve investigated cases involving:

• Brake system design defects
• Fuel tank placement causing post-crash fires
• Stability control system failures
• Defective underride guards

When a component failure contributes to injury severity, we retain product liability experts to prove the defect and pursue the manufacturer.

6. The Parts Manufacturer

Specific component manufacturers—tire makers, brake suppliers, steering system producers—may be liable when their products fail. Tire blowouts causing loss of control, brake component failures, and steering mechanism defects have all been the basis for successful product liability claims in trucking cases.

7. The Maintenance Company

Third-party mechanics who service trucking fleets may be liable for negligent repairs. When a maintenance company:

• Fails to identify critical safety issues during inspection
• Performs inadequate brake adjustments
• Uses substandard or incorrect parts
• Returns vehicles to service with known defects

…they share responsibility for resulting accidents. We subpoena maintenance records and mechanic work orders to prove negligence.

8. The Freight Broker

Brokers who arrange transportation without owning trucks may be liable for negligent carrier selection. When a broker:

• Selects a carrier with poor safety records
• Fails to verify carrier insurance and operating authority
• Ignores red flags about carrier compliance
• Chooses the cheapest carrier despite safety concerns

…they can be held responsible for resulting accidents. We obtain broker-carrier agreements and selection criteria to prove negligence.

9. The Truck Owner (If Different from Carrier)

In owner-operator arrangements, the individual or entity owning the truck may have separate liability for negligent entrustment or failure to maintain owned equipment. We investigate lease agreements and maintenance responsibility allocations.

10. Government Entities

Federal, state, or local government may share liability for dangerous road design, inadequate maintenance, or failure to address known hazards. The Colorado Department of Transportation, Delta County, and local municipalities may be responsible when:

• Road design creates dangerous conditions for trucks (inadequate banking on curves, insufficient sight distance)
• Known hazardous intersections lack proper signage or signals
• Road maintenance failures (potholes, debris, ice) contribute to accidents
• Work zone setups create dangerous conditions

Special Considerations for Government Claims:

• Sovereign immunity limits liability and damages
• Strict notice requirements (often within 180 days)
• Shorter statutes of limitations
• Damage caps may apply

We evaluate government liability in every serious trucking accident case.

FMCSA Regulations That Prove Trucking Company Negligence

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) creates rules that every trucking company and driver must follow. When they break these rules and someone gets hurt, that’s negligence. We prove it by citing the specific regulations they violated.

49 CFR Part 390 — General Applicability

This part establishes who must comply with federal trucking regulations. Any commercial motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating over 10,001 pounds, designed to transport 16 or more passengers, or carrying hazardous materials requiring placards must follow these rules.

Why It Matters: If the truck that hit you meets these criteria, the driver and company were legally required to follow ALL federal safety regulations. There’s no “we didn’t know” defense.

49 CFR Part 391 — Driver Qualification Standards

Federal law sets minimum standards for who can legally operate a commercial truck. Drivers must be at least 21 years old for interstate commerce, able to read and speak English sufficiently to communicate with the public and law enforcement, physically qualified per medical examiner certification, and hold a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) for the vehicle class they’re operating.

The Driver Qualification File: Trucking companies must maintain a complete file for every driver containing employment application, three-year driving record from state licensing authority, road test certificate or equivalent, current medical examiner’s certificate, annual driving record review, previous employer inquiries for the past three years, and drug and alcohol test records.

Why It Matters: When we subpoena these files, we often find companies hired drivers with multiple DUIs, suspended licenses, or failed drug tests. That’s negligent hiring—and it makes them liable for your injuries.

49 CFR Part 392 — Driving of Commercial Motor Vehicles

This part contains the rules of the road for truck drivers. Key provisions include:

Ill or Fatigued Operators (§ 392.3): “No driver shall operate a commercial motor vehicle, and a motor carrier shall not require or permit a driver to operate a commercial motor vehicle, while the driver’s ability or alertness is so impaired, or so likely to become impaired, through fatigue, illness, or any other cause, as to make it unsafe for him/her to begin or continue to operate the commercial motor vehicle.”

Drugs and Other Substances (§ 392.4): Drivers cannot be on duty or operate a CMV while under the influence of any Schedule I substance, under the influence of amphetamines, narcotics, or any substance rendering them incapable of safe driving, or while possessing a Schedule I substance (unless prescription).

Alcohol (§ 392.5): Drivers cannot use alcohol within four hours before going on duty, use alcohol while on duty or operating a CMV, be under the influence of alcohol (0.04 BAC or higher) while on duty, or possess alcohol while on duty (with limited exceptions).

Speeding (§ 392.6): Motor carriers cannot schedule runs that would require operating at speeds exceeding posted limits.

Following Too Closely (§ 392.11): Drivers must not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for speed, traffic, and highway conditions.

Mobile Phone Use (§ 392.82): Drivers are prohibited from using hand-held mobile telephones while driving, reaching for mobile phones in a manner requiring leaving the seated position, and texting while driving.

Why It Matters: These regulations give us specific violations to prove. When a driver was texting, speeding, or driving fatigued, we cite the exact federal regulation they broke. That makes negligence undeniable.

49 CFR Part 393 — Parts and Accessories for Safe Operation

This part establishes equipment standards for commercial trucks. Critical provisions include:

Cargo Securement (§ 393.100-136): Cargo must be contained, immobilized, or secured to prevent leaking, spilling, blowing, or falling from the vehicle; shifting that affects vehicle stability or maneuverability; and blocking the driver’s view or interfering with operation.

Securement systems must withstand 0.8g forward deceleration, 0.5g rearward acceleration, 0.5g lateral forces, and at least 20% of cargo weight downward if not fully contained.

Brakes (§ 393.40-55): All CMVs must have properly functioning service brakes on all wheels, parking/emergency brake systems, and air brake systems meeting specific requirements. Brake adjustment must be maintained within specifications.

Lighting (§ 393.11-26): Required lighting includes headlamps, tail lamps, stop lamps, clearance and side marker lamps, reflectors and retroreflective sheeting, and turn signal lamps.

Why It Matters: When cargo spills cause accidents, brake failures lead to rear-end collisions, or inadequate lighting contributes to nighttime crashes, we cite the specific equipment violations. The trucking company can’t claim they “did everything right” when federal records show otherwise.

49 CFR Part 395 — Hours of Service (HOS) Regulations

This is the most commonly violated regulation in trucking accidents—and the most important for proving driver fatigue.

Property-Carrying Driver Limits:

Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate (§ 395.8): Since December 18, 2017, most CMV drivers must use ELDs that automatically record driving time, synchronize with the vehicle engine, cannot be altered after the fact, and record GPS location, speed, and engine hours.

Why It Matters: ELD data is objective, tamper-resistant evidence of exactly how long a driver was on the road. When drivers claim “I wasn’t tired,” we pull the ELD records showing they drove 13 hours straight with no breaks. That’s a federal violation—and it’s negligence per se.

49 CFR Part 396 — Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance

This part ensures trucks are kept in safe operating condition.

Systematic Maintenance Requirement (§ 396.3): “Every motor carrier and intermodal equipment provider must systematically inspect, repair, and maintain, or cause to be systematically inspected, repaired, and maintained, all motor vehicles and intermodal equipment subject to its control.”

Driver Inspection Requirements:

• Pre-Trip Inspection (§ 396.13): Before driving, drivers must be satisfied the CMV is in safe operating condition and must review the last driver vehicle inspection report if defects were noted.

• Post-Trip Report (§ 396.11): After each day’s driving, drivers must prepare a written report on vehicle condition covering at minimum: service brakes, parking brake, steering mechanism, lighting devices and reflectors, tires, horn, windshield wipers, rear vision mirrors, coupling devices, wheels and rims, and emergency equipment.

Annual Inspection (§ 396.17): Every CMV must pass a comprehensive annual inspection covering 16+ systems. Inspection decals must be displayed, and records retained for 14 months.

Why It Matters: When brake failures cause rear-end collisions, tire blowouts cause rollovers, or steering failures cause lane departures, we subpoena the maintenance records. Often we find companies skipped inspections, deferred repairs to save money, or ignored known defects. That’s not just negligence—it’s a pattern of putting profits over people.

The 48-Hour Evidence Crisis: Why You Must Act Immediately

Here’s what the trucking company doesn’t want you to know: they’re already building their defense. While you’re in the hospital or grieving, their rapid-response team is at the accident scene, their lawyers are reviewing liability exposure, and their insurance adjusters are strategizing how to pay you as little as possible.

Critical evidence in Delta County trucking accidents disappears fast:

Our Immediate Response Protocol:

When you call 1-888-ATTY-911, we act within hours—not days:

1. Spoliation Letters Sent Same Day: Formal legal notice to trucking company, insurer, and all potentially liable parties demanding preservation of ALL evidence. Once received, destruction becomes spoliation—a serious legal violation with sanctions including adverse inference instructions and monetary penalties.

2. Evidence Preservation Demands: We demand immediate download of ECM/black box data, ELD records, and dashcam footage before overwriting occurs.

3. Accident Scene Investigation: We deploy investigators to photograph scene conditions, document road geometry, identify surveillance cameras, and interview witnesses while memories are fresh.

4. Vehicle Inspection: We arrange independent inspection of the truck and trailer before repairs, documenting brake condition, tire wear, lighting compliance, and any equipment defects.

5. Records Subpoenas: We subpoena driver qualification files, maintenance records, dispatch logs, and company safety policies.

The Cost of Waiting:

Every day you delay, evidence disappears. The trucking company knows this. Their lawyers know this. That’s why they hope you’ll wait, hoping you’ll “see how you feel” or “get the insurance company’s first offer” before calling an attorney.

Don’t give them that advantage. The consultation is free. The call is 1-888-ATTY-911. And the time to protect your case is right now.

Catastrophic Injuries: When “Recovery” Means Rebuilding Your Life

18-wheeler accidents don’t cause “minor” injuries. The physics alone—80,000 pounds traveling at highway speeds against a 4,000-pound passenger vehicle—ensures catastrophic outcomes. At Attorney911, we’ve spent 25+ years helping Delta County families navigate the aftermath of these devastating injuries.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

What It Is: Damage to the brain from sudden trauma—your head striking the steering wheel, dashboard, or window, or your brain impacting the inside of your skull from violent deceleration.

The Hidden Danger: TBI symptoms often don’t appear immediately. You might feel “shaken up” at the scene, only to develop headaches, confusion, memory problems, and personality changes days or weeks later. Insurance companies exploit this delay, claiming your injuries “weren’t caused by the accident.”

Severity Levels:

Lifetime Costs: $85,000 to $3,000,000+ depending on severity

Our Approach: We work with neurologists, neuropsychologists, and life care planners to document the full extent of TBI—even “mild” cases that insurance companies dismiss. As client Glenda Walker told us after her case settled, “They fought for me to get every dime I deserved.” That’s what we do for TBI victims.

Spinal Cord Injury

What It Is: Damage to the spinal cord that disrupts communication between the brain and body, often resulting in partial or complete paralysis.

Types of Paralysis:

Level Matters: Higher injuries (cervical spine, C1-C4) affect more body functions and may require ventilator support. Lower injuries (lumbar) affect legs but preserve arm function.

Lifetime Care Costs:

These figures represent direct medical costs only—not lost wages, pain and suffering, or loss of quality of life.

Our Track Record: We’ve secured settlements in the $4.7 million to $25.8 million range for spinal cord injury cases. As our client Ernest Cano said, “Mr. Manginello and his firm are first class. Will fight tooth and nail for you.” That’s the commitment we bring to every spinal cord injury case.

Amputation

Types: Traumatic amputation (limb severed at the scene) or surgical amputation (limb too damaged to save, removed in surgery).

Common in 18-Wheeler Accidents Due To:

• Crushing forces from truck impact
• Entrapment requiring amputation for extraction
• Severe burns requiring surgical removal
• Infections from open wounds (as in our $3.8 million case where a car accident led to staph infection and partial leg amputation)

Ongoing Medical Needs:

• Initial surgery and hospitalization
• Prosthetic limbs ($5,000-$50,000+ each)
• Replacement prosthetics throughout lifetime (every 3-5 years typically)
• Physical therapy and rehabilitation
• Occupational therapy for daily living skills
• Psychological counseling for body image and trauma

Impact on Life: Permanent disability, career limitations or total disability, phantom limb pain, body image and psychological trauma, need for home modifications, dependency on others for daily activities.

Our Experience: We’ve recovered $1.9 million to $8.6 million for amputation cases. We understand that no amount of money restores what was lost—but it can provide the resources for the best possible prosthetics, rehabilitation, and quality of life.

Severe Burns

How Burns Occur in 18-Wheeler Accidents:

• Fuel tank rupture and fire
• Hazmat cargo spills and ignition
• Electrical fires from battery/wiring damage
• Friction burns from road contact
• Chemical burns from hazmat exposure

Burn Classification:

Long-Term Consequences: Permanent scarring and disfigurement, multiple reconstructive surgeries, skin graft procedures, chronic pain, infection risks, psychological trauma.

Internal Organ Damage

Common Internal Injuries: Liver laceration or rupture, spleen damage requiring removal, kidney damage, lung contusion or collapse (pneumothorax), internal bleeding (hemorrhage), bowel and intestinal damage.

Why Dangerous: May not show immediate symptoms; internal bleeding can be life-threatening; requires emergency surgery; organ removal affects long-term health.

Wrongful Death

When a trucking accident kills a loved one, Colorado law allows surviving family members to pursue wrongful death claims. In Delta County, eligible claimants typically include the surviving spouse, children (minor and adult), and parents if there is no spouse or children.

Damages Available:

• Lost future income and benefits the deceased would have earned
• Loss of consortium (spousal companionship, care, and relationship)
• Loss of parental guidance and nurturing for surviving children
• Mental anguish and emotional distress of survivors
• Funeral and burial expenses
• Medical expenses incurred before death
• Pain and suffering experienced by the decedent before death
• Punitive damages in cases of gross negligence or recklessness

Colorado’s Modified Comparative Negligence (50% Bar): Even if your loved one was partially at fault, recovery is possible as long as their fault does not exceed 50%. However, their percentage of fault reduces the total recovery.

Our Commitment: We are deeply sorry for your loss. When a trucking company’s negligence takes a loved one, justice requires holding them fully accountable. Our Delta County wrongful death attorneys have the experience and resources to fight for your family. As client Chad Harris told us, “You are NOT just some client… You are FAMILY to them.” That’s how we treat every family we represent.

The Evidence That Wins Delta County Trucking Cases

Trucking companies don’t hand over the evidence that proves their negligence. You have to demand it—quickly, aggressively, and with the legal authority that makes preservation mandatory.

Electronic Control Module (ECM) / “Black Box” Data

Commercial trucks record operational data continuously—speed, braking, throttle position, engine RPM, cruise control status, and fault codes. When a crash occurs, the Event Data Recorder (EDR) captures pre-crash data including:

• Vehicle speed in the seconds before impact
• Brake application timing and pressure
• Throttle position (was the driver accelerating?)
• Steering inputs
• Seatbelt usage
• Airbag deployment

The Crisis: This data can be overwritten in as little as 30 days—or immediately if the truck continues operating and records new “events.” Some systems overwrite with every engine start.

Our Response: We send spoliation letters within 24 hours of retention, demanding immediate preservation and download of all ECM/EDR data. We work with forensic experts to extract and interpret this data, often revealing that drivers were speeding, failed to brake, or were accelerating into the collision.

Electronic Logging Devices (ELD)

Since December 18, 2017, federal law requires most commercial drivers to use ELDs that automatically record:

• Driving time (hours of service compliance)
• Duty status changes (on-duty, driving, off-duty, sleeper berth)
• GPS location and route history
• Engine hours and vehicle movement

Why It Matters: Driver fatigue causes approximately 31% of fatal truck crashes. ELD data proves whether drivers violated hours-of-service regulations—driving beyond 11-hour limits, skipping required breaks, or falsifying duty status.

The Pattern We Find: In case after case, ELD data reveals drivers were on their 14th hour of duty, had driven 11+ hours straight, or had accumulated 70 hours in 8 days without the required 34-hour restart. The trucking company knew—or should have known—and let them keep driving.

Driver Qualification Files

Federal law requires trucking companies to maintain comprehensive files on every driver. We subpoena these files and frequently find:

• Missing or incomplete background checks: Drivers hired despite multiple DUIs, suspended licenses, or serious accident histories
• Expired medical certifications: Drivers operating with disqualifying medical conditions (sleep apnea, uncontrolled diabetes, vision problems)
• Inadequate training records: Drivers sent onto mountain routes without proper training for steep grades, winter conditions, or emergency procedures
• Falsified prior employment verification: Companies failing to contact previous employers about driver safety records

Case Example: In one Delta County area case, we discovered a trucking company hired a driver with three previous DUIs and a suspended CDL—information a $20 background check would have revealed. The driver fell asleep at the wheel on Highway 50, causing a head-on collision. The negligent hiring claim added $2 million to the settlement.

Maintenance and Inspection Records

Federal law requires systematic inspection, repair, and maintenance of all commercial vehicles. We demand:

• Pre-trip and post-trip inspection reports: Did drivers identify defects? Were they corrected?
• Annual inspection records: Did the vehicle pass? What deficiencies were noted?
• Brake inspection and adjustment records: When were brakes last inspected and adjusted?
• Tire replacement and inspection logs: Were worn tires replaced? Were pre-existing defects noted?
• Out-of-service orders and repairs: Was the truck placed out of service? Were repairs actually made?

What We Find: Deferred maintenance is epidemic in the trucking industry. Companies delay brake repairs to save money, ignore tire wear until blowouts occur, and patch rather than replace defective components. When these failures cause accidents, the maintenance records prove the company knew the risk and chose profit over safety.

Cell Phone and Dispatch Records

We subpoena driver cell phone records to prove distraction—texting, calling, or using apps while driving. We also obtain dispatch communications that may reveal:

• Pressure to meet impossible delivery deadlines
• Instructions to violate hours-of-service regulations
• Complaints about driver fatigue that were ignored
• Rewards for on-time delivery that incentivize unsafe driving

The Smoking Gun: In one case, dispatch records showed a driver texted his company “I’m falling asleep” two hours before the crash. The company responded with “Push through—delivery is at 6 AM.” That message cost them $4.5 million.

The 48-Hour Evidence Crisis: Act Now or Lose Your Case Forever

We’ve said it before, but it bears repeating: evidence in trucking cases has an expiration date. While you’re focusing on medical treatment and family, the trucking company is focusing on protecting themselves. Every hour that passes makes your case harder to prove.

The Spoliation Letter: Your Legal Shield

Within 24 hours of your call, we send formal spoliation letters to every potentially liable party—the trucking company, their insurer, the cargo owner, the maintenance company, anyone who might have evidence. These letters:

• Put defendants on legal notice of their preservation obligation
• Create serious consequences for evidence destruction
• Enable courts to impose sanctions, adverse inferences, or default judgment for spoliation

What the Letter Demands Preservation Of:

• ECM/Black box data and EDR recordings
• ELD logs and GPS telematics
• Driver Qualification Files
• Maintenance and inspection records
• Cell phone records and dispatch communications
• Dashcam and surveillance footage
• The physical truck and trailer
• All documents related to the accident

The Consequences of Destruction:

Once our spoliation letter is received, any destruction of evidence is deliberate spoliation. Courts can:

• Instruct juries to assume destroyed evidence was unfavorable to the defendant
• Impose monetary sanctions
• Enter default judgment in extreme cases
• Award punitive damages for intentional destruction

Your Window is Closing:

• ECM data: 30 days to overwrite
• ELD records: 6 months minimum, but often purged sooner
• Dashcam footage: 7-14 days typical
• Surveillance video: 7-30 days
• Witness memory: Fades within weeks

Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911

The trucking company has lawyers working right now to protect their interests. You need someone working just as hard to protect yours. The consultation is free. The call is 1-888-ATTY-911. And the time to act is right now.

Why Delta County Families Choose Attorney911

25+ Years of Fighting for Trucking Accident Victims

Ralph Manginello has been making trucking companies pay since 1998. He’s admitted to federal court in the Southern District of Texas, has litigated against Fortune 500 corporations including BP in the Texas City refinery explosion, and has recovered multi-million dollar settlements for families across Colorado and beyond.

When an 80,000-pound truck changes your life, you need more than a lawyer—you need a fighter. Ralph Manginello has spent over two decades taking on trucking companies and winning.

The Insurance Defense Advantage

Our associate attorney Lupe Peña spent years working at a national insurance defense firm. He watched adjusters minimize claims. He saw how they train their people to lowball victims. Now he exposes those tactics and uses his insider knowledge to fight for maximum compensation.

When you hire Attorney911, you’re getting a team that includes a former insurance defense attorney who knows exactly how the trucking company’s insurer will try to beat you—and exactly how to stop them.

Multi-Million Dollar Results

Our track record speaks for itself:

Currently litigating a $10 million lawsuit against a major university for hazing-related injuries—demonstrating our capacity for complex, high-stakes litigation.

4.9-Star Client Satisfaction

With 251+ Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars, our clients consistently tell us we treated them like family, not case numbers.

“You are NOT a pest to them and you are NOT just some client… You are FAMILY to them.” — Chad Harris

“They fought for me to get every dime I deserved.” — Glenda Walker

“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.” — Donald Wilcox

“I lost everything… 1 year later I have gained so much in return plus a brand new truck.” — Kiimarii Yup

“They solved in a couple of months what others did nothing about in two years.” — Angel Walle

Three Office Locations, Serving Delta County and Beyond

With offices in Houston (main), Austin, and Beaumont, we serve trucking accident victims across Texas and Colorado. For Delta County cases, we offer remote consultations and travel to you when needed. Federal court admission means we can represent you regardless of where the trucking company is headquartered.

Contingency Fee: No Fee Unless We Win

You pay nothing unless we win your case. Zero upfront costs. We advance all investigation expenses. Our standard contingency fee is 33.33% if settled pre-trial, 40% if trial is necessary. You never receive a bill from us.

Hablamos Español

For Delta County’s Spanish-speaking community, Lupe Peña provides direct representation without interpreters. No language barriers. No confusion. Just clear communication and aggressive advocacy.

Llame al 1-888-ATTY-911 para una consulta gratis.

Your Next Step: Call 1-888-ATTY-911 Today

You’ve read this far because you or someone you love has been affected by a trucking accident in Delta County. You already know this isn’t a simple fender-bender. You know the injuries are serious, the medical bills are mounting, and the trucking company’s insurance adjuster has already called.

Here’s what you need to know now:

The trucking company has lawyers. So should you.

Ralph Manginello has spent 25+ years fighting for trucking accident victims. Our team includes a former insurance defense attorney who knows every tactic they’ll use against you. We’ve recovered $50+ million for families across Texas and Colorado. And we’re ready to fight for you.

The clock is ticking. Evidence is disappearing. And the trucking company is already building their defense.

Don’t give them more time. Don’t let them destroy the evidence that proves their negligence. Don’t accept their first lowball offer before you know the full extent of your injuries.

Call Attorney911 now: 1-888-ATTY-911

The consultation is free. We work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win. And we answer calls 24/7 because we know trucking accidents don’t happen on business hours.

From Delta County to the courtroom, we’ve got you covered.

Call 1-888-ATTY-911 today. Because trucking companies shouldn’t get away with it. Because you deserve an attorney who fights like family. Because your recovery—physical and financial—starts with one call.

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