City of Crowell Truck Accident Lawyer: Fighting for Victims of 18-Wheeler and Commercial Vehicle Wrecks
The impact of an 80,000-pound truck slamming into your vehicle on a road like US-70 or Texas State Highway 6 is a life-altering event. In one second, you were driving through City of Crowell, perhaps heading to work or taking your family to a local game; in the next, you were fighting for your life. When an massive commercial vehicle changes your future forever, you need more than just a lawyer. You need a powerhouse legal team that understands the specific hazards of trucking in Foard County.
At Attorney911, led by our managing partner Ralph Manginello, we have spent over 25 years holding trucking companies and their drivers accountable. Since 1998, our firm has been the first responder to legal emergencies, helping victims navigate the aftermath of catastrophic collisions. We don’t just handle cases; we treat our clients like family. As our client Chad Harris once said, “You are NOT just some client… You are FAMILY to them.” We bring that dedication to every City of Crowell resident we represent.
Our team offers a unique advantage that most law firms in Texas cannot match. We include attorney Lupe Peña, a former insurance defense lawyer. Lupe used to work for the very same insurance companies that are now trying to minimize your claim. He knows their internal formulas, their interrogation tactics, and exactly how they try to lowball victims in rural areas like City of Crowell. We use that insider knowledge to stay three steps ahead of the defense.
When you call us at 1-888-ATTY-911, you are getting a firm with federal court admission in the Southern District of Texas and a documented track record against the world’s largest corporations. We’ve gone toe-to-toe with giants like BP, Walmart, and Amazon. Whether you were hit by an 18-wheeler, a delivery van, or an agricultural hauler, we have the resources to find every dime you deserve.
The Reality of Trucking Accidents in City of Crowell and Foard County
City of Crowell sits at a critical intersection for regional commerce. With US-70 carrying freight between Wichita Falls and Lubbock, and Highway 6 serving as a primary north-south artery, our local roads are shared with a constant stream of commercial traffic. From heavy grain haulers and cattle trucks to long-haul 18-wheelers, the risk for a catastrophic encounter is high.
A fully loaded semi-truck is 20 to 25 times heavier than the average passenger sedan. The physics are brutal: an 80,000-pound truck traveling at highway speeds on the outskirts of City of Crowell needs nearly two football fields to come to a complete stop. When a driver is fatigued, distracted, or operating a poorly maintained vehicle, they aren’t just driving a truck—they are operating an unguided missile.
If you have been injured, the clock is already ticking. In City of Crowell, Texas law provides a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury and wrongful death claims. Two years may seem like a long time, but in the world of trucking litigation, every hour matters. The trucking company is already building its defense. You need to start building your case. Call us now at 888-ATTY-911 for a free, no-obligation consultation.
Why Experience Matters: The Attorney911 Difference
When you’re facing a multi-billion dollar trucking corporation, their legal team is likely already at the scene of the accident in City of Crowell before the tow truck even arrives. They are there to protect their bottom line, not you.
Our managing partner, Ralph Manginello, brings a level of authority that forces these companies to take your claim seriously. With over two decades of trial experience, Ralph has secured multi-million dollar settlements for victims of traumatic brain injuries and amputations. Our firm’s involvement in the landmark BP Texas City Refinery litigation demonstrates our ability to handle the most complex industrial and vehicular disasters.
We also understand the cultural nuances of City of Crowell. We aren’t a distant “billboard firm” that sees you as a file number. We are Texas trial lawyers who pride ourselves on personal attention. As client Dame Haskett noted, “Ralph reached out personally,” and that is the level of service you can expect from us.
Additionally, we handle every trucking case on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay us nothing upfront. We advance all costs for expert investigators, accident reconstructionists, and medical specialists. We only get paid if we win your case. Llame al 1-888-ATTY-911; hablamos Español. Our associate Lupe Peña provides fluent representation for our Spanish-speaking neighbors in City of Crowell.
48-Hour Evidence Preservation: Why You Must Act Now
In City of Crowell trucking cases, evidence is fragile. The most critical data is often electronic, and it is designed to be overwritten. This is why we urge you to contact us within 48 hours of your accident.
The Black Box and ELD Data
Commercial trucks are equipped with an Engine Control Module (ECM), often called a “black box.” This device records speed, braking patterns, and throttle position in the seconds leading up to a crash. However, this data can be overwritten in as little as 30 days if the truck is put back into service. Our team sends a formal “spoliation letter” immediately to the carrier to ensure this data is locked down.
Electronic Logging Devices (ELD)
Under 49 CFR § 395.8, most drivers must use ELDs to track their Hours of Service. These logs prove whether a driver was illegally behind the wheel while fatigued. If these records “disappear” or are “accidentally deleted,” we hold the company accountable for evidence destruction.
Physical Evidence in the Foard County Climate
In the North Texas heat, physical evidence at a crash site on Highway 6 can degrade quickly. Skid marks on hot asphalt fade, and debris can be cleared or washed away by a sudden Panhandle storm. We deploy investigators to City of Crowell immediately to document the scene, photograph vehicle damage inside and out, and identify witnesses while their memories are fresh.
Don’t let the trucking company hide the truth. Call Attorney911 at 1-888-ATTY-911 and let us secure the evidence you need to win.
Common Types of Truck Accidents in City of Crowell
Not all truck wrecks are the same. Each has a specific mechanical cause and a unique injury profile. We have handled them all.
Jackknife Accidents on Rural Roads
A jackknife occurs when a truck’s drive wheels lock, causing the trailer to swing out perpendicular to the cab. On the two-lane stretches of US-70 near City of Crowell, a jackknifing trailer can sweep across both lanes, leaving oncoming drivers with nowhere to go. These are often caused by improper braking or failing to adjust for wet road surfaces.
Rollover Crashes
With their high center of gravity, 18-wheelers are prone to rolling over, especially when taking curves too fast or when cargo shifts. In rural Foard County, if a truck’s tires catch the soft shoulder of a road, a rollover is almost inevitable. These crashes often involve “tossed” cargo that creates secondary hazards for other motorists.
Underride Collisions
Perhaps the most terrifying of all, an underride collision happen when a passenger vehicle slides under the back or side of a trailer. Despite federal requirements for rear impact guards (49 CFR § 393.86), many trailers have outdated or poorly maintained guards that fail on impact. These accidents are frequently fatal and require an attorney who understands equipment manufacturing defects.
Rear-End Collisions from Fatigue
Driver fatigue is a plague on Texas highways. When a driver has been behind the wheel for 14 hours straight, their reaction time is comparable to someone who is legally intoxicated. If you were rear-ended by a truck in City of Crowell, the physics of an 80,000-pound impact likely caused severe spinal or brain trauma.
Blind Spot and Wide Turn “Squeeze”
A truck’s “No-Zone” is massive. Drivers often fail to check their right-side blind spot before changing lanes or making a wide turn in City of Crowell’s intersections. If a truck “squeezed” your vehicle against a curb or another car, that is clear negligence.
Holding Corporate Giants Accountable: Amazon, Walmart, and Beyond
If you were hit by a truck bearing a corporate name like Walmart, Amazon, FedEx, or UPS, you are facing a different kind of battle. These companies are “solvent defendants,” meaning they have the money to pay for your lifetime of care, but they also have the resources to fight you every step of the way.
The Walmart Fleet
Walmart operates one of the largest private fleets in the world. Because Walmart drivers are typically W-2 employees, the company is directly liable for their negligence under the doctrine of respondeat superior. Walmart is often self-insured, meaning they pay claims from their own coffers and use their own internal adjusters to pressure you into a low settlement.
The Amazon Contractor Defense
Amazon delivery vans are a constant sight in City of Crowell. Amazon often tries to shield itself from liability by using “Delivery Service Partners” (DSPs). They may claim the driver isn’t technically an Amazon employee. We know how to pierce that shield. If Amazon controls the route, the delivery quota, and monitors the driver with AI cameras (Netradye), the law often treats them as the employer. We’ve fought Amazon before, and we know their playbook.
Oilfield Trucking Hazards
Given our proximity to Texas oil and gas production, City of Crowell sees significant traffic from sand haulers, water trucks, and crude tankers. These drivers often work brutal 12-hour shifts and travel on lease roads that aren’t designed for heavy loads. When an oilfield truck from a company like Halliburton or Schlumberger causes a wreck, we investigate both FMCSA violations and OSHA workplace safety failures.
Liable Parties: We Find Everyone Responsible
Most firms only sue the truck driver. We go deeper. To maximize your recovery, we investigate every party that may have contributed to the crash:
- The Truck Driver: For direct negligence like speeding or distraction.
- The Trucking Company: For negligent hiring or HOS violations.
- The Cargo Loader: If improperly secured cargo caused a shift or spill.
- The Maintenance Company: For failing to inspect brakes or tires (49 CFR Part 396).
- The Parts Manufacturer: If a tire blowout or brake failure was caused by a defect.
- The Shipping Broker: For hiring a carrier with a known history of safety violations.
- The Oilfield Operator: For creating unsafe lease road conditions.
- The Rental Company: Like U-Haul or Penske, for renting to an unqualified driver.
By identifying multiple liable parties, we can “stack” insurance policies, ensuring that even if one policy is insufficient, there are other pools of money available to cover your catastrophic injury.
Catastrophic Injuries and the Cost of Survival
A truck accident doesn’t just result in a few bruises. It often leaves victims with permanent disability. Our firm has achieved historic results for these types of life-altering injuries:
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): $1.5M – $9.8M range. A TBI affects your personality, memory, and ability to work. We work with neurologists to prove the full cognitive impact.
- Spinal Cord Injuries: $4.7M – $25.8M range. Whether it’s paraplegia or quadriplegia, the lifetime cost of care, home modifications, and specialized equipment is staggering.
- Amputations: $1.9M – $8.6M range. Beyond the physical loss, the psychological trauma and the cost of prosthetic replacements over a lifetime must be compensated.
- Wrongful Death: $1.9M – $9.5M range. No amount of money replaces a loved one, but a wrongful death claim provides financial security for the family left behind.
We also understand that “minor” injuries like herniated discs or whiplash can cause chronic, lifelong pain. When a City of Crowell resident is told their injury is “just soft tissue” by an insurance adjuster, we fight back. There is nothing “minor” about an injury that prevents you from picking up your child or doing your job.
Understanding Commercial Trucking Insurance in Texas
The insurance requirements for commercial vehicles are significantly higher than for personal cars. Under 49 CFR Part 387, general freight haulers must carry at least $750,000 in liability insurance. If the truck was hauling oil or heavy equipment near City of Crowell, that requirement jumps to $1,000,000. Hazardous material carriers must carry a minimum of $5,000,000.
Large carriers often have “umbrella” or “excess” policies that range into the tens of millions. However, they don’t volunteer this information. We use the discovery process to uncover every layer of insurance available.
Frequently Asked Questions for City of Crowell Victims
What if the truck driver was an independent contractor?
Many companies, especially Amazon and FedEx Ground, use the “independent contractor” label as a liability shield. In Texas, we use the “Right to Control” test. If the company dictated the driver’s route, required a specific uniform, or monitored their speed in City of Crowell, we can often hold the parent company responsible.
The insurance company offered me a settlement today. Should I take it?
NO. Insurance companies offer “quick cash” settlements before you know the full extent of your injuries. Once you sign that release, you can never ask for more, even if you need surgery later. Never accept an offer without having us review it first.
Who pays my medical bills while I wait for a settlement?
We can help you arrange for medical treatment on a “Letter of Protection.” This allows you to see the best specialists in the region without paying out of pocket. The doctors are paid directly from the settlement at the end of the case.
What is the statute of limitations in City of Crowell?
In Texas, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a claim. However, government-owned vehicles or claims against Foard County may have significantly shorter “notice” periods—sometimes as short as 90 days. You must act quickly.
I was hit by an oilfield water truck on a lease road. Can I still sue?
Yes. Even if the accident happened on a private road, the driver and the company that hired them still have a duty to operate safely. We investigate these as hybrid trucking and premises liability cases.
The “Golden Hour” Concern in City of Crowell
Being in a rural area like City of Crowell means that victims of massive truck wrecks are often far from Level I trauma centers. Whether you were transported to United Regional in Wichita Falls or UMC in Lubbock, the delay in care can exacerbate your injuries. We factor this “transport risk” into your damages. The trucking company chose to run their 80,000-pound rigs through rural Texas; they are responsible for the increased danger that remoteness creates.
Your Fight Starts with One Call: 1-888-ATTY-911
The trucking company has their legal team. The insurance company has their adjusters. Who do you have?
For over 25 years, Ralph Manginello and the team at Attorney911 have stood as the wall between victims and the corporations that try to steamroll them. We are not intimidated by deep pockets or corporate defense teams. We have recovered over $50,000,000 for families just like yours because we are “Legal Emergency Lawyers™” who never settle for less than you deserve.
Don’t wait until the evidence is gone or the statute of limitations expires. Your future and your family’s security are on the line. Call us today at (888) 288-9911 for a free, 100% confidential consultation. We are available 24/7 to take your call.
If you’ve been hurt in a truck accident in City of Crowell, let us hit back. You pay nothing unless we win. That is our promise to you.
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