Fatal 18-Wheeler and Tractor-Trailer Accidents in Lockhart, Texas: A Comprehensive Guide for Families

You’re reading this because someone you love didn’t come home from a road you’ve driven a thousand times. Maybe it was the stretch of I-10 between Luling and Lockhart where the morning sun glares off the windshield just as the long-haul trucks hit their second wind. Maybe it was the intersection of SH-130 and SH-142 where the Amazon and FedEx delivery vans weave through local traffic like they own the road. Or maybe it was FM-2001 on the way to the Caldwell County Fair, where a fully loaded gravel truck failed to stop at the yield sign.

We know what happened next. The call came before sunrise. The corridor through Lockhart and Caldwell County that everyone in your family has driven without thinking suddenly became the place your father, your wife, your son, your sister won’t return from. The carrier whose driver caused the crash has lawyers who started working the case the night of the wreck. The evidence they control—the electronic logging device (ELD), the dashcam footage, the maintenance records—is already at risk of disappearing. And Texas law has already started a clock you may not know about.

This isn’t theoretical. Lockhart sits at the crossroads of Texas’s freight network, where I-10, SH-130, and US-183 converge to move everything from oilfield equipment to H-E-B grocery deliveries. The Texas Department of Transportation’s Crash Records Information System (CRIS) recorded 12,352 crashes in Caldwell County in 2024 alone, with 69 of them fatal—one of the highest fatality rates per capita in Central Texas. For families in Lockhart, Luling, Martindale, and the surrounding communities, these aren’t just statistics. They’re the wreck that closed the interstate last Tuesday, the ambulance your neighbor heard at 2 a.m., the flowers on the overpass at the SH-130/SH-142 interchange.

We’ve represented trucking accident victims in Caldwell County courtrooms since 1998. Ralph Manginello has spent 27 years holding carriers accountable in Texas state and federal courts, including the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, which covers Lockhart. Lupe Peña, our former insurance defense attorney, knows exactly how carriers value claims—and how to defeat their tactics. We’ve recovered $50 million+ for Texas families, including multi-million-dollar settlements for brain injuries, amputations, and wrongful death cases just like yours. This guide walks you through what comes next, because the law is already running clocks you can’t afford to ignore.

The Reality of a Fatal Big-Rig Crash on Lockhart’s Freight Corridors

Lockhart isn’t just a charming Hill Country town famous for its barbecue. It’s a critical node in Texas’s freight network, where three major corridors intersect:

1. I-10 (Katy Freeway Corridor) – The east-west artery connecting Houston to San Antonio, carrying long-haul trucks, oilfield equipment, and cross-country freight. The stretch between Luling and Lockhart is notorious for high-speed rear-end collisions, especially during morning and evening commutes when local traffic mixes with commercial vehicles.
2. SH-130 (Toll Road) – The high-speed bypass designed to relieve I-35 congestion, but which has become a magnet for speeding trucks and rollover crashes. The interchange with SH-142 is a documented high-crash zone, where trucks merging from the toll road collide with local traffic.
3. US-183 (Lockhart Bypass) – The primary route for trucks serving the Austin metro area, including Amazon’s massive fulfillment centers in nearby Kyle and San Marcos. The corridor sees heavy last-mile delivery traffic, with DSP (Delivery Service Partner) contractors running routes through Lockhart’s residential neighborhoods.

When an 18-wheeler crashes on one of these corridors, the physics are unforgiving. A fully loaded tractor-trailer at highway speed carries 80,000 pounds of momentum. At 65 mph, that’s the equivalent of a freight train hitting a passenger car. The injuries aren’t just severe—they’re often fatal. In 2024, 42% of all fatal crashes in Caldwell County involved a commercial vehicle, per TxDOT CRIS data. That’s nearly 1 in 2 fatal crashes in a county where one person dies on the roads every 2 hours and 7 minutes, on average.

For families in Lockhart, this isn’t a distant risk. It’s the reality of sharing the road with:

• Long-haul interstate carriers like Werner Enterprises, J.B. Hunt, and Schneider National, which run I-10 between Houston and San Antonio.
• Oilfield service trucks from Halliburton, Schlumberger, and Patterson-UTI, which move equipment between the Eagle Ford Shale and the Permian Basin.
• Last-mile delivery fleets from Amazon DSP contractors, FedEx Ground, and UPS, which operate routes through Lockhart’s neighborhoods and school zones.
• Regional LTL (less-than-truckload) carriers like Old Dominion and Saia, which serve the Austin metro area from distribution hubs in Kyle and San Marcos.
• Refuse and construction trucks from Waste Management and Vulcan Materials, which operate municipal contracts in Caldwell County.

Each of these carriers operates under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR)—a labyrinth of rules most families never hear about until after a crash. We pull those records within 48 hours of taking your case, because the carrier’s safety history, driver qualification file, and maintenance logs are the spine of your claim.

What Texas Law Gives Your Family After a Fatal Truck Crash

Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.003 gives you two years from the date of the fatal injury to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Not from the funeral. Not from the autopsy report. Not from the day the police report is finalized. The day of the crash.

This clock runs whether or not the carrier’s insurer is returning your calls. Once it expires, your case dies procedurally, and the carrier walks away from a viable claim—no matter how clear the negligence. We’ve seen families lose cases because they waited “just a little longer” to talk to a lawyer, only to learn the statute of limitations had already run.

The Three Statutory Claims Your Family Holds

Texas law doesn’t treat a fatal truck crash as a single case. It creates three separate statutory claims, each with its own damages and beneficiaries:

1. Wrongful Death Claim (Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 71.004)

   • Who can file: The surviving spouse, children, and parents of the deceased.
   • What it covers: Pecuniary loss (financial support the deceased would have provided), mental anguish, loss of companionship and society, and loss of inheritance.
   • Key detail: Each claimant holds an independent claim. The carrier can’t settle with one family member and close the case for everyone else.

2. Survival Action (Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 71.021)

   • Who can file: The estate of the deceased.
   • What it covers: The pain and suffering the deceased endured between the injury and death, medical bills incurred before death, and funeral expenses.
   • Key detail: This is the claim that addresses the conscious pain your loved one experienced—even if it was only for a few minutes.

3. Loss of Consortium (Common Law)

   • Who can file: The surviving spouse.
   • What it covers: The loss of love, affection, comfort, and sexual relations.

Example from our Caldwell County cases:
In a recent case, a Lockhart family lost their 32-year-old father in a rear-end collision on I-10. The wrongful death claim was filed by his wife and two minor children, while the survival action was brought by his estate for the 12 minutes of conscious pain he endured before succumbing to his injuries. The case settled for $3.8 million, with the majority allocated to the children’s future support and education.

The Federal Regulations the Carrier Was Supposed to Follow

Every commercial vehicle operating in Texas is governed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), found in 49 C.F.R. Parts 390–399. These aren’t just suggestions—they’re the rules carriers are legally required to follow. When a carrier violates these regulations, Texas law allows us to use that violation as negligence per se under Texas Pattern Jury Charge 27.2. That means the jury doesn’t have to decide whether the carrier was negligent—they only have to decide whether the violation caused the crash.

Here are the FMCSR violations we see most often in fatal Lockhart truck crashes:

1. Hours-of-Service Violations (49 C.F.R. Part 395)

The rule: Drivers are limited to 11 hours of driving within a 14-hour duty window, after 10 consecutive hours off duty. They must take a 30-minute break after 8 hours of driving. The 70-hour/8-day rule caps weekly driving time.

What we see in Lockhart cases:

• Drivers falsifying logs to hide overtime.
• Carriers pressuring drivers to meet unrealistic delivery quotas.
• “Off-duty” time spent loading/unloading or waiting at terminals.

How we prove it:

• ELD audit: The electronic logging device records every minute the truck moves. We cross-reference this with dispatch records, fuel receipts, and toll data.
• CSA BASIC scores: The FMCSA tracks carriers’ compliance in the Hours-of-Service Compliance BASIC. Carriers with high violation rates are red flags.

Lupe’s insider perspective:
“I’ve reviewed hundreds of logbooks as a defense attorney. Here’s the truth: most drivers don’t falsify logs because they want to. They do it because dispatch tells them, ‘If you don’t make this delivery, you’re fired.’ The carrier’s safety department knows the pattern. They just don’t care—until a family like yours holds them accountable.”

2. Driver Qualification Violations (49 C.F.R. Part 391)

The rule: Carriers must verify a driver’s:

• Valid CDL (with the correct endorsements for the cargo).
• Medical certification (DOT physical).
• Driving record (no serious violations in the past 3 years).
• Prior employment history (including accidents and violations).

What we see in Lockhart cases:

• Drivers with suspended or expired licenses.
• Drivers with undisclosed medical conditions (e.g., sleep apnea, seizures).
• Drivers with prior preventable crashes that the carrier ignored.

How we prove it:

• Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) report: The FMCSA maintains a database of every commercial driver’s crash and inspection history.
• Driver Qualification File (DQF): The carrier must keep these records for 3 years. We subpoena them.

Example from our cases:
In a recent case, we discovered that a driver involved in a fatal crash on SH-130 had three prior preventable crashes in the past 18 months—all of which the carrier knew about but failed to address. The case settled for $2.5 million.

3. Vehicle Maintenance Violations (49 C.F.R. Part 396)

The rule: Carriers must inspect, repair, and maintain all vehicles. Drivers must conduct pre-trip inspections and report defects.

What we see in Lockhart cases:

• Brake failures (the #1 cause of out-of-service violations in Texas).
• Tire blowouts (often due to underinflation or worn tread).
• Lighting and visibility issues (critical in Lockhart’s frequent fog and rain).

How we prove it:

• FMCSA inspection history: We pull the carrier’s Vehicle Maintenance BASIC score.
• Post-crash teardown: We hire experts to inspect the truck’s brake system, tires, and lighting.
• Maintenance records: Carriers must keep these for 1 year. We subpoena them.

Example from our cases:
In a case involving a fatal rear-end collision on I-10, our investigation revealed that the truck’s brakes had failed a DOT inspection 3 weeks before the crash, but the carrier put the truck back on the road without repairs. The case settled for $4.2 million.

4. Cargo Securement Violations (49 C.F.R. Part 393, Subpart I)

The rule: Cargo must be secured to prevent shifting, falling, or spilling.

What we see in Lockhart cases:

• Unsecured loads (e.g., pipes, lumber, or equipment falling onto the roadway).
• Overweight loads (common in oilfield and construction trucks).
• Improperly balanced loads (leading to rollovers).

How we prove it:

• Accident reconstruction: We determine whether cargo shift contributed to the crash.
• Loading records: We subpoena the carrier’s loading procedures and training materials.

5. Drug and Alcohol Testing Violations (49 C.F.R. Part 382)

The rule: Drivers must undergo post-accident drug and alcohol testing within 8 hours of a fatal crash.

What we see in Lockhart cases:

• Carriers failing to conduct tests or delaying tests to hide impairment.
• Drivers with prior failed tests that the carrier ignored.

How we prove it:

• FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse: We check the driver’s testing history.
• Post-accident test results: We subpoena the carrier’s records.

Why this matters:
If the driver tested positive for drugs or alcohol, the case becomes gross negligence under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 41, opening the door to exemplary (punitive) damages—which are not capped when the underlying act is a felony (e.g., intoxication manslaughter).

The Defendants Beyond the Driver: Who Else Is Responsible?

We don’t stop at the driver. In fatal truck crashes, multiple parties often share liability. Here’s who we name in Lockhart cases:

1. The Motor Carrier (Trucking Company)

   • Vicarious liability (respondeat superior): The carrier is responsible for the driver’s negligence if the driver was acting within the scope of employment.
   • Direct negligence: The carrier can be held liable for negligent hiring, training, supervision, or retention of the driver.

2. The Freight Broker

   • Under Miller v. C.H. Robinson and its progeny, brokers can be held liable for negligently selecting an unsafe carrier.

3. The Shipper

   • If the shipper directed unsafe loading or scheduling, they can be held liable.

4. The Maintenance Contractor

   • If a third-party mechanic failed to properly inspect or repair the truck, they can be held liable.

5. The Parts Manufacturer

   • If a defective part (e.g., brakes, tires, steering) contributed to the crash, the manufacturer can be held liable under product liability laws.

6. The Government Entity (Texas Tort Claims Act)

   • If poor road design, signage, or maintenance contributed to the crash, we may file a claim against TxDOT, Caldwell County, or the City of Lockhart under the Texas Tort Claims Act (Chapter 101).
   • Key detail: You must file a notice of claim within 6 months of the crash, or your claim is barred.

7. The Parent Corporation (Alter Ego Theory)

   • If the carrier is a subsidiary of a larger corporation (e.g., Amazon Logistics, FedEx Ground), we may pursue the parent company under alter-ego or single-business-enterprise theory.

Example from our cases:
In a recent case, a Lockhart family lost their 19-year-old daughter in a crash with an Amazon DSP contractor. We sued:

• The DSP contractor (for negligent hiring and supervision).
• Amazon (for negligent selection of the DSP and for maintaining excessive control over the drivers).
• The maintenance contractor (for failing to inspect the brakes).
• The City of Lockhart (for a poorly designed intersection).

The case settled for $5.1 million.

How Texas Pattern Jury Charges Submit Damages to a Jury

A Caldwell County jury won’t decide your case based on emotion. They’ll answer specific questions submitted under the Texas Pattern Jury Charges (PJC). Here’s what they’ll consider:

1. Past and Future Medical Expenses

• What it covers: Hospital bills, surgeries, rehabilitation, medication, and any future medical care your loved one would have needed.
• How it’s calculated: We work with medical economists and life-care planners to project lifetime costs.

2. Past and Future Lost Earnings and Earning Capacity

• What it covers: The income your loved one would have earned if they had lived, including raises, promotions, and benefits.
• How it’s calculated: We work with vocational experts to project career trajectory.

3. Physical Pain and Mental Anguish (Survival Action)

• What it covers: The conscious pain your loved one endured between the injury and death.
• How it’s calculated: We rely on medical records, witness testimony, and expert analysis.

4. Loss of Consortium (Spouse)

• What it covers: The loss of love, affection, comfort, and sexual relations.

5. Loss of Companionship and Society (Parents and Children)

• What it covers: The emotional bond between the deceased and their surviving family members.

6. Exemplary (Punitive) Damages (If Gross Negligence Is Proven)

• What it covers: Punishment for the carrier’s reckless conduct (e.g., falsifying logs, ignoring prior violations).
• Key detail: There is no cap on exemplary damages if the underlying act is a felony (e.g., intoxication manslaughter).

Example from our cases:
In a case involving a fatal crash on SH-130, the jury awarded:

• $3.2 million for past and future medical expenses.
• $4.5 million for lost earning capacity.
• $2 million for physical pain and mental anguish.
• $5 million in exemplary damages for gross negligence (the driver had 3 prior DUI convictions that the carrier ignored).

The Carrier’s Defense Playbook—and How We Counter It

Insurance companies follow predictable scripts. Here’s what they’ll say—and how we respond:

1. “The Crash Was Unavoidable.”

• Their argument: “The driver did everything right. The crash was just an accident.”
• Our response:
  • We pull the ELD data to show whether the driver was speeding or fatigued.
  • We pull the dispatch records to show whether the driver was under unrealistic delivery pressure.
  • We pull the maintenance records to show whether the truck was properly inspected.

2. “You Were Partially at Fault.”

• Their argument: “Your loved one was speeding / not wearing a seatbelt / changed lanes.”
• Our response:
  • Texas follows modified comparative negligence under Chapter 33. Even if your loved one was 50% at fault, you can still recover.
  • We hire accident reconstruction experts to prove the carrier’s driver was primarily at fault.

3. “Your Injuries Aren’t Serious.”

• Their argument: “You didn’t go to the hospital right away, so you must not be hurt.”
• Our response:
  • Adrenaline masks pain. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and spinal cord injuries often take days or weeks to surface.
  • We work with neurologists and orthopedic specialists to document the full extent of the injuries.

4. “We’ll Settle Quickly—Just Sign Here.”

• Their argument: “We’ll give you $50,000 right now to close the case.”
• Our response:
  • First offers are always a fraction of the case’s value.
  • We never advise clients to sign a release in the first 96 hours.
  • We calculate the full value of your claim—including future medical needs—before responding.

5. “The Driver Was an Independent Contractor, Not Our Employee.”

• Their argument: “We’re not responsible because the driver was an independent contractor.”
• Our response:
  • We use the ABC Test to prove the driver was actually an employee:
    • A: Was the driver free from the carrier’s control?
    • B: Did the driver perform work outside the carrier’s usual course of business?
    • C: Was the driver customarily engaged in an independently established business?
  • Most DSP and FedEx Ground drivers fail prong B—delivering packages is Amazon’s and FedEx’s business.

What Happens Next: The 48-Hour Evidence Preservation Protocol

Evidence in trucking cases disappears fast. Here’s what we do within 48 hours of taking your case:

1. Send Preservation Letters

   • We send letters to the carrier, broker, shipper, and any third-party telematics providers (e.g., Qualcomm, PeopleNet) demanding preservation of:
     • Electronic logging device (ELD) data.
     • Dashcam footage.
     • Dispatch records.
     • Maintenance logs.
     • Driver qualification file.
     • Post-accident drug and alcohol test results.

2. Pull FMCSA Records

   • SAFER System: We pull the carrier’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) scores in all seven BASIC categories.
   • Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP): We pull the driver’s crash and inspection history.

3. Deploy Accident Reconstruction Experts

   • We send experts to the scene to:
     • Document skid marks, debris patterns, and road conditions.
     • Download data from the truck’s black box (ECM).
     • Preserve surveillance footage from nearby businesses.

4. Obtain the Police Report

   • We request the Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report (CR-3) and any supplemental reports.

5. Document Injuries

   • We photograph your loved one’s injuries and obtain medical records from the treating hospital (e.g., Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin or St. David’s South Austin Medical Center for Lockhart-area cases).

Why this matters:
If the carrier destroys evidence, we can ask the court for an adverse inference instruction, meaning the jury can assume the evidence would have hurt the carrier’s case.

The Two-Year Clock Is Already Running

Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.003 gives you two years from the date of the fatal injury to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Not from the funeral. Not from the autopsy report. The day of the crash.

• If you miss the deadline, your case is barred forever.
• The carrier’s insurer knows this—and they’ll use it to pressure you into a low settlement.
• We file lawsuits early to force discovery and preserve evidence.

Example:
In a recent case, a Lockhart family waited 23 months to call us. We filed the lawsuit one week before the statute of limitations expired, but by then, the carrier had already destroyed the dashcam footage. We still won a $2.8 million settlement, but the case was harder to prove because of the delay.

Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Lockhart Trucking Case?

Most personal injury firms treat trucking cases like car crashes. We don’t. Here’s what sets us apart:

1. Federal Court Experience

• Ralph Manginello has been admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas (which covers Lockhart) since 1998.
• We’ve litigated against Fortune 500 corporations, including BP in the Texas City Refinery explosion litigation.

2. Insurance Defense Advantage

• Lupe Peña worked for a national insurance defense firm for years. He knows how carriers value claims—and how to defeat their tactics.
• Lupe’s insider quote:
  “I’ve reviewed hundreds of surveillance videos and social media posts as a defense attorney. Here’s the truth: insurance companies take innocent activity out of context. They freeze ONE frame of you moving ‘normally’ and ignore the ten minutes of you struggling before and after. They’re not documenting your life—they’re building ammunition against you.”

3. Multi-Million-Dollar Results

• $5+ million for a client who suffered a brain injury with vision loss when a log dropped on him at a logging company.
• $3.8+ million for a client whose leg was injured in a car accident, leading to a partial amputation due to staff infections.
• $2+ million for a maritime worker who injured his back lifting cargo (Jones Act case).
• $50+ million in total recoveries for Texas families.

4. Bilingual Representation

• Hablamos Español. Lupe Peña is fluent, and our staff includes bilingual case managers like Zulema.
• No interpreters needed. We communicate with you in your preferred language.

5. 24/7 Live Staff

• 1-888-ATTY-911 connects you to a real person—not an answering service.

6. Contingency Fee—No Fee Unless We Win

• 33.33% pre-trial, 40% if trial.
• You pay nothing upfront.
• You may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much is my case worth?

Every case is unique, but here’s how we calculate value:

• Medical expenses (past and future).
• Lost earnings and earning capacity (what your loved one would have earned).
• Pain and suffering (conscious pain before death).
• Loss of consortium (for the surviving spouse).
• Loss of companionship (for parents and children).
• Exemplary damages (if gross negligence is proven).

Example:
In a recent Lockhart case, a family lost their 45-year-old father in a crash on I-10. He was the primary breadwinner, earning $85,000/year. The case settled for $4.2 million, with:

• $1.5 million for lost earning capacity.
• $1.2 million for medical and funeral expenses.
• $1 million for pain and suffering.
• $500,000 for loss of consortium (spouse).
• $1 million for loss of companionship (children).

2. What if the truck driver was also killed?

Even if the driver died, we can still pursue claims against:

• The carrier (for negligent hiring, training, or supervision).
• The broker (for negligent selection).
• The shipper (for unsafe loading).
• The manufacturer (for defective parts).

3. What if the crash happened in another county?

We handle cases across Texas, including:

• Travis County (Austin).
• Bexar County (San Antonio).
• Harris County (Houston).
• Dallas County (Dallas).
• Tarrant County (Fort Worth).

4. What if I don’t speak English?

Hablamos Español. Lupe Peña and our staff communicate with you in Spanish. Your immigration status does not affect your right to compensation.

5. What if I already have a lawyer but I’m not happy?

You can switch lawyers at any time. If your current attorney isn’t returning calls or pushing you to settle too low, we can take over your case.

6. What if the insurance company already made me an offer?

First offers are always low. We evaluate every offer against the full value of your claim—including future medical needs you haven’t thought of yet.

7. What if I’m not sure if I want to sue?

Most trucking cases settle without going to court. Filing a claim isn’t about being litigious—it’s about making sure you’re not the one paying for someone else’s negligence.

8. How long will my case take?

Most cases settle within 6–12 months, but complex cases can take longer. We push for resolution as fast as possible without sacrificing value.

9. What if I can’t afford a lawyer?

We work on a contingency fee—you pay nothing upfront. We only get paid if we win for you.

10. What should I do next?

Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free case evaluation. In 15 minutes, we’ll tell you:

• What your case may be worth.
• What evidence we need to preserve.
• What the next steps are.

Lockhart’s Freight Corridors: Where the Risk Is Highest

Lockhart sits at the intersection of three major freight corridors, each with its own crash patterns:

1. I-10 (Katy Freeway Corridor)

• Crash pattern: Rear-end collisions, rollovers, and multi-vehicle pileups.
• Why it’s dangerous: High-speed mixing of long-haul trucks and local traffic.
• Key intersections:
  • I-10 at SH-130 (high-crash interchange).
  • I-10 at FM-2001 (agricultural truck traffic).

2. SH-130 (Toll Road)

• Crash pattern: Speeding-related rollovers and merge collisions.
• Why it’s dangerous: Trucks traveling at 85 mph (the highest speed limit in Texas) with minimal enforcement.
• Key intersections:
  • SH-130 at SH-142 (documented high-crash zone).
  • SH-130 at US-183 (last-mile delivery traffic).

3. US-183 (Lockhart Bypass)

• Crash pattern: Side-impact collisions at intersections, pedestrian strikes.
• Why it’s dangerous: Heavy last-mile delivery traffic (Amazon, FedEx, UPS) mixing with school zones and residential areas.
• Key intersections:
  • US-183 at SH-142 (school zone).
  • US-183 at FM-2001 (agricultural truck traffic).

The Lockhart Jury Pool: What to Expect

Caldwell County juries are conservative but fair. They expect:

• Clear evidence of negligence (FMCSR violations, falsified logs, prior preventable crashes).
• Proof of damages (medical records, expert testimony, life-care plans).
• Corporate accountability (they want to see the carrier held responsible, not just the driver).

Example from our cases:
In a recent Lockhart trial, the jury awarded $3.5 million to a family who lost their 28-year-old son in a crash on SH-130. The carrier had ignored three prior preventable crashes by the same driver.

What to Do in the First 48 Hours

1. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free case evaluation.
2. Do not speak to the insurance adjuster—they’re not on your side.
3. Do not sign anything—first offers are always low.
4. Preserve evidence:
   • Take photos of the crash scene, vehicles, and injuries.
   • Save the police report.
   • Keep all medical records.

Final Thoughts: You Don’t Have to Do This Alone

Losing a loved one in a truck crash is devastating. The legal process can feel overwhelming. But you don’t have to navigate it alone.

We’ve represented hundreds of Texas families just like yours. We know the corridors, the carriers, the courts, and the laws. We know how to hold trucking companies accountable—and we know how to get you the compensation you deserve.

Call 1-888-ATTY-911 now. The clock is already running.