Commercial Personal Injury Law

Feb 20, 2026

D.C. Civil Rights Lawyer Fatally Struck Crossing Palestine’s Loop 256 — Attorney911 of Palestine, Palestine County, Texas Brings 25+ Years of Multi-Million Dollar Trucking Verdicts, Former Insurance Defense Attorney Insider Advantage, FMCSA Regulation Masters (49 CFR 390-399), Black Box & ELD Data Extraction Specialists, Jackknife, Rollover, Underride & All Catastrophic Truck Crash Types, TBI, Spinal Cord Injury & Wrongful Death Advocates — Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español

Tragedy on Loop 256: How a UPS Truck Struck Down a Civil Rights Attorney in Palestine, Texas The evening of February 19, 2026, became a turning point for Palestine, Texas — and for the civil rights community nationwide. Elizabeth Paukstis, a 52-year-old Washington, D.C.-based civil rights attorney, was crossing South Loop 256 near South Sycamore when a UPS delivery truck traveling west struck her as she attempted to cross north. The collision occurred just before 8 p.m. Emergency crews rushed her to Palestine Regional ER, where she was later pronounced dead. This wasn’t just another traffic accident. It was a preventable tragedy that claimed the life of a dedicated advocate who had spent her career fighting for justice — only to have her own life cut short by a system that too often prioritizes delivery schedules over human safety. At Attorney911, we’ve seen this pattern before. Trucking companies push drivers to meet tight deadlines. Drivers, pressured by corporate schedules, take risks they shouldn’t. And innocent people pay the price. This case is a stark reminder of what happens when commercial vehicles operate without proper regard for pedestrian safety — and why Palestine families need to understand their rights when tragedy…

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Feb 20, 2026

UPDATE: Two 18-Wheeler Crash Cleared on NB I-35 Causing Closure & Delays — Burnet, Burnet County, Texas 18-Wheeler Accident Attorneys Attorney911 Bring 25+ Years of Multi-Million Dollar Trucking Verdicts, Former Insurance Defense Attorney Insider Advantage, FMCSA Regulation Masters (49 CFR 390-399), Black Box & ELD Data Extraction Specialists, Jackknife, Rollover, Underride & All Crash Types, TBI, Spinal Cord Injury, Amputation & Wrongful Death Experts — Federal Court Admitted, $50+ Million Recovered for Texas Families, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español

Two 18-Wheelers Crash on Northbound I-35 in Burnet County, Texas: What Happened and What You Need to Know Every year, thousands of trucking accidents occur on Texas highways. But when two 18-wheelers collide, the consequences can be catastrophic. On February 19, 2026, at approximately 8:43 PM, two commercial trucks crashed on northbound Interstate 35 near the New Road exit in Burnet County, causing a complete road closure and major traffic delays. While officials reported no major injuries, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that exist on Texas’s busiest trucking corridors. At Attorney911, we’ve handled hundreds of trucking accident cases across Texas. Our managing partner, Ralph Manginello, has over 25 years of experience fighting for victims of commercial vehicle crashes. This incident on I-35 highlights several critical issues that every Texas driver should understand about trucking safety, liability, and their legal rights. The Incident: What We Know According to reports, two 18-wheelers were traveling northbound on I-35 when they collided. The crash occurred near the New Road exit, causing the highway to be completely closed while emergency crews responded. The Waco Police Department reported that the scene was cleared later that evening, and fortunately, no major injuries…

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Feb 20, 2026

Texas man found dead in semi truck on I-10 in Santa Rosa County — Wharton, Wharton County 18-Wheeler Accident Attorneys Attorney911 Bring 25+ Years of Multi-Million Dollar Trucking Verdicts, Former Insurance Defense Attorney Insider Advantage, FMCSA 49 CFR Regulation Masters, Black Box & ELD Data Extraction Experts, Jackknife Rollover Underride & All Crash Types, TBI Spinal Cord Injury & Wrongful Death Specialists — Federal Court Admitted, $50+ Million Recovered for Texas Families, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español

When Corporate Negligence Turns Deadly: The Boeing Starliner Disaster and What It Means for Texas Trucking Safety The Incident That Shook the Space Industry—and What It Reveals About Systemic Safety Failures On February 19, 2026, the world watched in horror as NASA labeled Boeing Co.’s botched Starliner test flight a “Type A” mishap—the same catastrophic category as the Challenger and Columbia shuttle disasters. This wasn’t just another technical setback. It was a systemic failure that kept two astronauts, Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams, stranded in space for nine months while NASA scrambled to bring them home safely. The 300-plus page NASA report released that day was scathing. It laid bare a culture of faulty engineering, inadequate oversight, and general mistrust between NASA and Boeing—a company already reeling from dysfunction in its civil aircraft division. The report revealed how a weeklong mission turned into a physical and mental ordeal for the crew, exposing them to risks that should never have existed. At the heart of this disaster was a corporate culture that prioritized competition over safety. While SpaceX successfully launched its Dragon capsule multiple times before Starliner ever lifted off, Boeing—once the undisputed pioneer of U.S. space missions—cut corners,…

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Feb 20, 2026

72-Year-Old Grand Central Park Resident Killed in Conroe Intersection Crash; Sun Glare Considered as Possible Factor — Conroe, Conroe County, Texas Wrongful Death & Catastrophic Injury Attorneys: Attorney911 Brings 25+ Years of Multi-Million Dollar Verdicts, Former Insurance Defense Attorney Insider Advantage, FMCSA Regulation Masters (49 CFR 390-399), Black Box & ELD Evidence Experts, Jackknife, Rollover, Underride & All Crash Types, TBI, Spinal Cord Injury & Wrongful Death Specialists — Federal Court Admitted, $50+ Million Recovered for Texas Families, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español

Tragedy in Conroe: 72-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed in Intersection Crash — Was Sun Glare to Blame? The Moment That Changed Everything It was supposed to be just another Tuesday afternoon in the quiet community of Grand Central Park. The sun hung low in the western sky, casting long shadows across the intersection of Grand Village Blvd. and Town Park Drive. Mrs. Kate Autry, a 72-year-old resident of the neighborhood, was walking eastbound within the marked crosswalk on the south side of the intersection. She was simply crossing the street — a routine act millions perform every day without incident. But in an instant, everything changed. A westbound pickup truck, traveling in the 300 block of Grand Village Blvd., approached the stop sign at the intersection. The driver came to a stop, then turned southbound onto Town Park Drive. What happened next is the subject of an ongoing investigation by the Conroe Police Traffic Reconstruction Unit. As the pickup truck made its turn, it struck Mrs. Autry. The impact was catastrophic. Immediately following the collision, the driver of the pickup and several bystanders began life-saving measures. Conroe Fire Department and EMS personnel arrived shortly thereafter and assumed medical care. Despite their heroic…

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Feb 20, 2026

72-Year-Old Woman Killed After Being Struck by Truck in Conroe — Amarillo, Potter County, Texas Attorney911 Delivers 25+ Years of Multi-Million Dollar Trucking Verdicts, Former Insurance Defense Attorney Insider Advantage, FMCSA Regulation Masters (49 CFR 390-399), Black Box & ELD Data Extraction, Jackknife, Rollover, Underride & All Crash Types, Wrongful Death & Catastrophic Injury Specialists — Federal Court Admitted, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español

Tragedy in Conroe: 72-Year-Old Woman Killed in Devastating Pickup Truck Collision The Crash That Changed Everything in an Instant It happened at 5:03 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The intersection of Grand Village Boulevard and Town Park Drive in Conroe, Texas became the scene of a horrific collision that would claim the life of 72-year-old Kate Autry. In that single moment, a routine drive home became a family’s worst nightmare. A pickup truck struck Ms. Autry as she crossed the intersection. The impact was catastrophic. Emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene. No other vehicles were involved in the initial collision, but the consequences would ripple through the community and serve as a grim reminder of the dangers pedestrians face every day on Texas roads. At Attorney911, we’ve seen far too many cases like this. One moment, a family is going about their day. The next, they’re facing unimaginable loss because of someone else’s negligence. If you’ve experienced a similar tragedy in Amarillo or anywhere in Texas, we want you to know: you’re not alone, and you have rights that deserve to be protected. The Hard Truth About Pedestrian Accidents in Texas Pedestrian accidents like this one are…

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Feb 20, 2026

DPS Reports Felipe Trejo Injured in Glasscock Tractor-Trailer Collision Near Milepost 314 — Laredo, Webb County, Texas 18-Wheeler Accident Attorneys: Attorney911 Brings 25+ Years of Multi-Million Dollar Trucking Verdicts, Former Insurance Defense Attorney Insider Advantage, FMCSA Regulation Masters (49 CFR 390-399), Black Box & ELD Data Extraction Specialists, Jackknife, Rollover, Underride & All Crash Types, TBI, Spinal Cord Injury & Wrongful Death Experts — Federal Court Admitted, $50+ Million Recovered for Texas Families, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español

Tragedy on Texas 158: How a Left-Turn Collision Near Glasscock Changed Two Families Forever The Crash That Should Never Have Happened It was just after 6 p.m. on February 19, 2026. The sun was setting over the vast Texas plains near Glasscock County, casting long shadows across Texas 158 near milepost 314. Felipe Trejo, a 56-year-old Laredo man, was driving his 2001 Kenworth tractor-trailer northwest in the left lane. He was attempting to make a left turn onto a lease road - a routine maneuver for an experienced trucker. But this wasn’t routine. A 2024 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by a 28-year-old Midland man, approached from behind. What happened next would change lives forever. The Silverado struck the rear of Trejo’s trailer with devastating force. The impact was catastrophic. The Silverado became engulfed in flames. The young driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts - a small mercy in what would become a horrific tragedy. Felipe Trejo was transported to Midland Memorial Hospital in serious condition. The investigation remains ongoing, but one thing is already clear: this collision on Texas 158 was preventable. The Human Cost: More Than Just Statistics Every year in America, motor vehicle…

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Feb 20, 2026

Jacqueline Farmer Identified as Woman Killed in Corpus Christi Car Accident at Greenwood and Horne Road — Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas Attorney911 Brings 25+ Years of Courtroom Experience, Multi-Million Dollar Verdicts, and Former Insurance Defense Attorney Insider Advantage to Fight for Justice in Fatal Crash Cases — FMCSA Regulation Experts, Black Box Data Extraction Specialists, Wrongful Death & Catastrophic Injury Advocates — Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español

Tragedy at Greenwood and Horne: Jacqueline Farmer’s Fatal Collision Highlights Corpus Christi’s Trucking Safety Crisis The Crash That Changed Everything It happened just before 7:00 p.m. on February 17, 2026. Jacqueline Farmer, a 43-year-old Corpus Christi resident, was driving eastbound on Horne Road when her life was cut short by a catastrophic collision. A man driving northbound on Greenwood Drive ran a red light at the intersection, slamming into Jacqueline’s vehicle with devastating force. The impact was immediate and fatal—Jacqueline was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver, whose identity remains protected, was rushed to a local hospital with serious injuries. The collision wasn’t just a tragedy for the families involved; it left the entire intersection without working traffic lights after damaging a nearby traffic signal control box, and it closed the intersection for several hours, disrupting the lives of countless Corpus Christi residents. Alcohol was ruled out as a factor, but that does little to comfort Jacqueline’s loved ones or the community left grappling with the senseless loss of life. This wasn’t just an accident—it was a preventable disaster, one that raises urgent questions about trucking safety, intersection design, and the accountability of drivers and their employers on…

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Feb 20, 2026

Michael Cochlin ID’d as Man Killed in Dallas Wrong-Way Collision on Dallas North Tollway — Dallas, Dallas County, Texas Wrongful Death & Catastrophic Injury Attorneys: Attorney911 Brings 25+ Years of Multi-Million Dollar Trucking & Auto Collision Verdicts, Former Insurance Defense Attorney Insider Knowledge, FMCSA Regulation Masters, Black Box & Crash Reconstruction Experts, Jackknife, Rollover, Underride & All Crash Types, TBI, Spinal Cord Injury & Wrongful Death Specialists — Federal Court Admitted, $50+ Million Recovered for Texas Families, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español

Dallas Wrong-Way Collision on Dallas North Tollway: Why This Tragedy Could Have Been Prevented The early morning hours of February 16, 2026, became a nightmare for families in Dallas when a wrong-way collision on the Dallas North Tollway near Royal Lane claimed one life and left others with serious injuries. According to the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office, the wrong-way driver has been identified as Michael Francis Cochlin, who was driving a Hyundai Tucson northbound in the southbound lanes when he crashed head-on into a Land Rover around 2:10 a.m. Cochlin was taken to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The driver and passengers in the Land Rover were also transported to hospitals with serious injuries. While the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is investigating the accident, the details emerging from this tragedy raise critical questions about wrong-way driving, driver impairment, and the systemic failures that allow these preventable crashes to occur. At Attorney911, we’ve seen firsthand how wrong-way collisions devastate families. With over 25 years of experience handling catastrophic trucking and auto accidents across Texas, our team—led by managing partner Ralph Manginello—understands the complex factors that contribute to these crashes. This incident isn’t just a…

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Feb 20, 2026

Truck launched 100 feet into air crashes through Oregon family home in Portland, Portland County, Texas — Attorney911 delivers 25+ years of multi-million dollar trucking verdicts, former insurance defense attorney insider advantage, FMCSA 49 CFR regulation mastery, black box & ELD data extraction, jackknife, rollover, underride & all catastrophic 18-wheeler crash types, TBI, spinal cord injury & wrongful death specialists — Federal Court admitted, $50+ million recovered for Texas families, free 24/7 consultation, no fee unless we win, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español

Truck Launched 100 Feet Through Oregon Family Home: What Portland Drivers Need to Know About Reckless Trucking Accidents The Terrifying Incident in Tigard: A Truck Becomes a Missile Just before 3 a.m. on February 13, 2026, a residential neighborhood in Tigard, Oregon—just ten miles south of Portland—became the scene of a nightmare. A speeding truck struck a dirt mound on the side of the road, launching it approximately 100 feet into the air. The vehicle cleared a three-foot brick wall and crashed through the side of a family home, tearing a massive hole where the bathroom once stood. The homeowner, David Brudnok, described the moment: “I got woken up—just the slamming and the house rumbled and like, it was—it was crazy. And then my wife was knitting in the room just right there, and I heard her start screaming my name.” Miraculously, no one was seriously injured. The driver, Jacob Hankins (33), and his passenger were trapped inside the vehicle but rescued by Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue with only minor injuries. The family inside the home escaped physical harm, though their lives were forever changed by the sudden destruction of their home. Hankins was charged with reckless driving and…

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Feb 20, 2026

Vehicle Overturns In Snow Embankment Off Route 31: Panhandle, Panhandle County, Texas Attorney911 Brings 25+ Years of Multi-Million Dollar Trucking Crash Expertise, Former Insurance Defense Attorney Insider Advantage, FMCSA 49 CFR Regulation Masters, Black Box & ELD Evidence Specialists, Jackknife, Rollover, Underride & All Crash Types, TBI, Spinal Cord Injury & Wrongful Death Advocates — Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español

Vehicle Overturns in Snow Embankment Off Route 31: What Panhandle, Texas Drivers Need to Know After a Rollover Crash The icy roads of Route 31 in Washington Township just became a stark reminder of how quickly a routine drive can turn into a life-altering disaster. On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, a vehicle overturned off the roadway, plunging down a snow embankment. Firefighters arrived to find the car upside down in the snow, its occupants trapped inside. One patient was assisted from the vehicle by patrol officers, while the other required extrication by firefighters. Both were transported to a nearby hospital for medical evaluation. This wasn’t just another winter accident—it was a rollover crash, one of the most dangerous types of collisions on our roads. And while this particular incident occurred in Warren County, the same hazards exist right here in the Texas Panhandle. Our highways—from I-40 to US-287—see their share of rollover accidents, especially during winter weather when roads become treacherous. If you or a loved one has been involved in a similar crash, you need to understand your rights, the potential causes, and why immediate legal action is critical. At Attorney911, we’ve spent over 25 years fighting for victims…

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