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City of Gatesville Truck Accident Attorneys Who Beat the Insurance Giants: Attorney911 Features a Former Insurance Defense Attorney Who Destroys the Playbooks of Great West Casualty, Old Republic, and Zurich — 25+ Years Fighting Walmart 18-Wheelers, Amazon Delivery Vans, and 80,000-Pound Commercial Fleets with Multi-Million Dollar Results: TBI ($5M+ Recovered), Amputation ($3.8M+), and Wrongful Death — FMCSA Experts Extracting Samsara ELD Data and DriveCam Video Before the 30-Day Black Box Overwrite — Handling Jackknife and Rollover Crashes Involving Prison Transport Vans, Dump Trucks, and Heavy Equipment on Highway 36 and Highway 84 — $750,000 Federal Insurance Minimum Exposed for Pedestrians and Cyclists — Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español

February 18, 2026 28 min read
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Gatesville Truck Accident Lawyers: Fighting for Coryell County Families

The impact of an 80,000-pound commercial truck is never just an accident—it is a life-altering catastrophe. When a tractor-trailer or a massive corporate delivery vehicle slams into a passenger car on State Highway 36 or US-84 in Gatesville, the physics of the collision are overwhelming. A standard sedan weighs roughly 3,000 pounds. A fully loaded 18-wheeler is nearly 30 times heavier. In that exchange of force, the occupants of the car have no chance unless the legal system holds the negligent parties fully accountable.

At Attorney911, led by our managing partner Ralph Manginello, we have spent over 25 years in the trenches of trucking litigation. We’ve seen the devastation these wrecks cause to Gatesville families, and we know exactly how the multibillion-dollar trucking companies operate. Since 1998, Ralph Manginello has been taking on corporate giants and making them pay for the harm they cause. Our firm brings a unique advantage to your case: our team includes attorney Lupe Peña, who brings years of experience from inside a national insurance defense firm. We know their tactics, we know their formulas for minimizing your pain, and now we use that inside knowledge to fight for you.

If you’ve been injured on Gatesville’s corridors, don’t wait. The trucking company’s rapid-response team was likely at the scene before the ambulance left. You deserve a team that moves even faster. Call us today at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, confidential consultation.

Why Trucking Accidents in Gatesville Are Unique and Dangerous

Gatesville sits at a critical junction of Central Texas freight routes. While many outside the region see us as a quiet community, we know that US-84 and State Highway 36 carry thousands of commercial vehicles every single day. These aren’t just local deliveries; they are massive rigs hauling supplies to the military at nearby Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood), distribution trucks heading toward Waco or Temple, and heavy livestock haulers serving our local agricultural base.

The presence of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) units here also creates a steady stream of heavy logistics traffic. Large-scale delivery trucks moving food, medical supplies, and institutional equipment frequent our local roads 24 hours a day. When you combine this institutional and industrial traffic with our mix of urban streets and high-speed rural two-lane highways, the risk of a catastrophic crash is constant.

Insurance companies count on victims believing that a “truck wreck” is just a larger version of a car wreck. It isn’t. Trucking litigation involves complex federal regulations, multiple layers of corporate liability, and technical evidence that disappears within days. Whether you were hit by an Amazon van delivering packages near Main Street or an 18-wheeler traveling US-84 toward the Coryell County courthouse, you need the power of a firm that has recovered over $50 million for Texas injury victims.

The Power of Experience: The Attorney911 Advantage

When you are facing a massive corporate defendant like Walmart, FedEx, or a major oil and gas trucking operation, you are walking into a fight against unlimited resources. They have teams of lawyers whose only job is to protect the company’s bottom line. To win, you need more than a general practice attorney; you need a specialist who has been in federal court and has gone toe-to-toe with Fortune 500 companies.

Ralph Manginello, our founder, is admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas and has been a trial lawyer for over two and a half decades. He was one of the few Texas attorneys involved in the BP Texas City refinery explosion litigation—a massive case that resulted in billions in settlements. That is the level of experience we bring to every Gatesville truck accident claim. We aren’t intimidated by the size of the company or the number of lawyers they send.

Furthermore, because Lupe Peña used to defend insurance companies, he knows their “playbook.” He knows how they use algorithms to undervalue your traumatic brain injury or spinal cord damage. He knows when they are making a “nuisance offer” and when they are truly afraid of going to a jury in Gatesville. We use this intelligence to stay three steps ahead.

As our client Chad Harris noted, “You are NOT a pest to them and you are NOT just some client… You are FAMILY to them.” We treat your family’s recovery with the same urgency and dedication we would our own.

49 CFR: Using Federal Regulations to Prove Negligence in Gatesville

Trucking is a heavily regulated industry. Every commercial vehicle traveling through Gatesville must comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations found in 49 CFR Parts 390-399. When an accident occurs, we look for violations of these rules, because a broken safety law is often the most powerful proof of negligence.

Part 395: Hours of Service and Driver Fatigue

Driver fatigue is one of the leading causes of truck crashes on the long stretches of US-84. Under 49 CFR Part 395, drivers are restricted in how long they can be behind the wheel. A driver can generally only drive for 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off-duty. However, trucking companies often pressure their drivers to meet impossible delivery windows.

In Gatesville, we often see fatigued drivers who are nearing the end of a long haul from DFW or Houston. When a driver has been on the road for 14 or 15 hours, their reaction time is as impaired as if they were legally intoxicated. We subpoena Electronic Logging Device (ELD) data to prove these violations and hold the company responsible for the pressure they put on their drivers.

Part 391: Driver Qualification

It is illegal for a trucking company to put an unqualified driver on our roads. Under 49 CFR Part 391, motor carriers must maintain a Driver Qualification File for every operator. This file must include a valid CDL, a current medical examiner’s certificate, and a record of the driver’s previous violations. If a company hires a driver with a history of DWIs or reckless driving and that driver hits you in Gatesville, we sue that company for negligent hiring.

Part 396: Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance

A truck’s brakes must work perfectly every time. Under 49 CFR Part 396, systematic maintenance is required. If an 18-wheeler’s brakes fail while descending a grade or approaching an intersection in Gatesville, it is often because the carrier chose to defer maintenance to save money. We demand all maintenance logs and repair records to show exactly when the company last checked the system that failed.

Learn more about these complexities in our video: “The Definitive Guide To Commercial Truck Accidents” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEEeZf-k8Ao.

48-Hour Evidence Preservation: The Clock is Ticking in Gatesville

If you take nothing else away from this, remember this: Evidence in a truck accident disappears faster than in any other case.

Most modern trucks are equipped with an Engine Control Module (ECM), often called the “Black Box.” This device records critical data:

  • Your speed at impact.
  • When and if the driver hit the brakes.
  • The steering angle during the crash.
  • Throttle position.

In as little as 30 days, this data can be overwritten or deleted. If the truck remains in service, the evidence of your accident is erased by the next few hundred miles of driving. Trucking companies are notorious for “accidentally” losing this data.

This is why we send formal spoliation letters within 24 to 48 hours of being hired. These letters put the trucking company, the insurer, and the corporate parent on legal notice that they must preserve every byte of data, every piece of dashcam footage, and the physical vehicle itself. If they destroy it after receiving our letter, we can demand “adverse inference” instructions to the jury, where the judge tells the jurors to assume the destroyed evidence proved the trucking company was at fault.

In Gatesville’s heat, even physical evidence at the scene like skid marks or fluid patterns can degrade quickly. We deploy investigators immediately to document these facts. Call us right now at (888) 288-9911 so we can start protecting your case before the evidence is gone.

Common Truck Accident Types on Gatesville Highways

Jackknife Accidents

A jackknife occurs when the trailer of a semi-truck swings out at a 90-degree angle to the cab. This is often the result of improper braking or a driver taking a curve too fast on SH-36. These accidents frequently lead to multi-vehicle pileups because the swinging trailer blocks every lane of traffic simultaneously. Victims in Gatesville jackknife crashes often suffer from devastating crush injuries and traumatic brain injuries.

Underride Collisions: One of the Deadliest Crashes

Underride collisions are a nightmare scenario. This happens when a passenger car slides beneath the rear or side of a high-clearance trailer. Because the trailer is at windshield level, the car’s safety features like airbags and crumple zones are bypassed. These crashes are almost always fatal or result in permanent, catastrophic head and neck injuries. If an underride guard was missing or poorly maintained, the trucking company is liable for every dime of your damages.

Rollover Accidents

Due to their high center of gravity, trucks are prone to rolling over, especially when they are overloaded or when cargo shifts during a turn. A rollover on a two-lane county road outside Gatesville can easily crush a surrounding vehicle. We investigate the cargo loading company and the shipper to see if improper weight distribution made the truck an inherently unstable weapon.

Blind Spot and “No-Zone” Crashes

Every 18-wheeler has four massive “No-Zones” where a car is invisible to the driver. When a truck driver in Gatesville fails to check their mirrors or doesn’t have the required wide-angle visibility equipment, they may merge directly into your lane. These side-impact crashes can force your car off the road or underneath the truck’s wheels.

Explore this further in our video: “Truck Tire Blowouts and When You Need a Lawyer” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCTumr1looc.

Identifying All Liable Parties: Who Really Owes You Compensation?

Most general lawyers will only sue the truck driver. At Attorney911, we go much deeper. Using our 25+ years of experience, we investigate the entire chain of commerce. More liable parties mean more insurance policies to stack, which is the only way to ensure you receive the multi-million dollar recovery your injuries require.

  1. The Truck Driver: For direct negligence, speeding, or distraction.
  2. The Trucking Company: For vicarious liability and negligent hiring or training.
  3. The Corporate Parent (e.g., Walmart, Amazon): When a branded vehicle is involved, we pierce the corporate veil to find the primary source of funds.
  4. Cargo Shippers and Owners: If the freight itself was hazardous or improperly disclosed.
  5. Loading Companies: Third-party companies that improperly secured the load, causing it to shift.
  6. Manufacturers: If a design defect in the brakes or tires caused the failure.
  7. Maintenance Facilities: Independent mechanics who failed to catch out-of-service violations.
  8. Freight Brokers: Who negligently hired an unsafe carrier to move a load through Gatesville.
  9. Government Entities: If a known road defect in Coryell County contributed to the crash.
  10. Rental Truck Companies: Companies like U-Haul or Penske if they rented a 26,000lb vehicle to an unqualified or dangerous driver.

In cases involving Amazon delivery vans or FedEx Ground trucks, these companies often claim the driver was an “independent contractor” to avoid paying for your injuries. We fight this defense aggressively. We know the legal “control tests” that prove these companies actually dictate the routes, schedules, and methods of their drivers. If it looks like an Amazon van and acts like an Amazon van, we will fight to make Amazon pay like it’s their van.

Catastrophic Injuries and Their Impact on Gatesville Families

Truck accidents don’t cause simple bumps and bruises. They cause permanent damage that requires lifetime care. When we calculate your damages, we aren’t just looking at your current hospital bills—we are projecting what your life will cost for the next 40 years.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

A TBI can settle for anywhere between $1.5M and $9.8M because it changes who you are. You may suffer from memory loss, personality changes, and the inability to ever work again. We work with neuropsychologists to document the full extent of the cognitive damage. For more info: “The Ultimate Guide to Brain Injury Lawsuits” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBYAHi5aiEQ.

Spinal Cord Injury and Paralysis

A spinal cord injury on SH-36 shouldn’t leave your family bankrupt. With settlements ranging from $4.7M to $25.8M, these cases require life-care planners to calculate the cost of 24/7 nursing care, home modifications, and specialized equipment. Your future is too important to leave to an insurance adjuster’s whim.

Amputation and Crush Injuries

The force of a semi-truck can lead to immediate traumatic amputation or a “crush syndrome” that requires surgical removal of a limb. We fight for the $1.9M to $8.6M settlements needed for top-tier prosthetics and rehabilitation.

Wrongful Death

If you lost a spouse or child in a crash, we offer our deepest condolences. While no handsome check can bring them back, as Donald Wilcox stated after his Manginello settlement, it provides justice and financial stability for the survivors. Wrongful death settlements in trucking cases often range from $1.9M to $9.5M.

Corporate Fleet and Industry Hazards in Coryell County

Gatesville isn’t just about small-town charm; it is a logistics hub. If your accident involved an Amazon DSP van, a Walmart freight truck, or a Sysco delivery vehicle, you are fighting a Fortune 500 company. These companies are often “self-insured,” meaning they pay settlements directly from their own massive bank accounts. This makes them fight twice as hard to pay you half as much.

Adjacency to the “Texas Triangle” means Gatesville roads are constantly filled with these corporate fleets. We have litigation history against these very companies. We know how to navigate the layered insurance structures they use to hide their assets. We don’t settle for the first lowball offer. We prepare every case as if we are walking into the Coryell County courthouse to take it to trial.

Whether it’s a delivery van that blew through a stop sign on Main Street or a concrete mixer that rolled over on a construction site, our team investigates the company’s internal safety scores and previous OSHA violations to show a pattern of negligence.

What Damages Can You Recover in Gatesville?

Under Texas law, you are entitled to “make whole” relief. This includes:

  • Economic Damages: All medical bills, physical therapy, future surgeries, lost wages, and loss of earning capacity. If you were a professional or a tradesperson in Gatesville and can no longer work, the trucking company owes you for every dime of that lost career.
  • Non-Economic Damages: This is the most contested part of any case. It covers your physical pain, mental anguish (including PTSD), loss of enjoyment of life, and disfigurement. Lupe Peña knows exactly how insurance companies try to say your pain isn’t “documented” enough. We make sure it is.
  • Punitive Damages: If the trucking company’s conduct was “grossly negligent”—like knowing a driver was on drugs or having systematic brake failures across their fleet—we will ask a jury to punish them with additional damages to ensure it never happens again.

Find out how we calculate these in our video: “What Is Fair Compensation for Pain and Suffering?” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LG07vbB4cdU.

Truck Accident FAQ: Vital Answers for Gatesville Victims

How long do I have to file a lawsuit in Gatesville?
In Texas, the general statute of limitations is two years from the date of the accident. However, in trucking cases, the real “deadline” is much sooner. As we’ve emphasized, evidence can be lost in as little as 30 days. You should call an attorney within 24 to 48 hours to ensure your rights are protected.

What if I was partially at fault for the accident?
Texas follows a “51% bar” modified comparative negligence rule. This means as long as you were 50% or less at fault, you can still recover damages. Your total settlement will be reduced by your percentage of fault. A trucking company will almost always try to blame you for 51% of the crash to pay nothing. We use ECM data and accident reconstruction to prove their driver was the primary cause.

Who pays my medical bills while the case is pending?
Trucking companies do not pay your bills as they come in; they pay in a lump sum at the end. We can help you find medical providers in the region who will treat you on a “Letter of Protection” (LOP), meaning they get paid out of the final settlement. This ensures you get the treatment you need now without paying out of pocket.

I was hit by a government truck—is the process different?
Yes. If the truck was owned by the City of Gatesville, Coryell County, or the State of Texas (like a TxDOT vehicle), there are strict “notice of claim” deadlines—often as short as six months—that you must meet or lose your right to sue. These cases also involve damage caps under the Texas Tort Claims Act. You need a lawyer who knows these specific rules.

Can I sue the company if their “independent contractor” hit me?
Usually, yes. We investigate how much control the company had over the driver’s schedule, equipment, and methods. Companies like Amazon and FedEx Ground use the contractor label as a liability shield, but we’ve successfully pierced that shield by showing the “economic reality” of the relationship.

Local Knowledge, Federal Power

At Attorney911, we are more than just lawyers; we are your first responders to a legal emergency. We know the local roads of Gatesville, from the loops around the various TDCJ units to the high-speed intersections on US-84. We know which local hospitals, like Coryell Health, provide the initial trauma care and where patients are sent for advanced neurosurgery.

When life changes in an instant, you need someone who treats you like family but fights like a heavyweight. Ralph Manginello and his team bring 25+ years of experience and a documented history of multi-million dollar wins to your corner.

Don’t let the trucking company win. Don’t let an insurance adjuster talk you out of your rights. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 today for a free consultation. Hablamos Español. Llame al 1-888-ATTY-911 para hablar con Lupe Peña.

We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay absolutely nothing up-front and nothing at all unless we win your case. We advance all costs for top-tier investigators and medical experts. Your fight is our fight.

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The Anatomy of an 18-Wheeler Case Investigation in Gatesville

When we take on your case, our investigation is exhaustive. We don’t just wait for the police report; we build our own record.

Subpoenaing the Driver Qualification File

We look for every red flag the company ignored. Did the driver fail a previous drug test? Is their medical certificate expired? Did they disclose their history of accidents when they were hired? If a company like Walmart or a regional carrier put a “ticking time bomb” on the road, we will find the records to prove it.

Analyzing the Dispatch and Communication Logs

Trucking is about time. We look at the messages sent between the dispatcher and the driver. If the logs show the company was forcing a driver to violate HOS regulations to reach a Gatesville delivery point, that is direct evidence of corporate negligence. We look for “forced dispatch” where a driver is threatened with termination if they don’t drive while fatigued.

Heavy Vehicle Forensics

We bring in accident reconstruction experts who specialize in heavy vehicle dynamics. They look at “crush patterns” on your vehicle to determine the angle and speed of impact. They analyze the tire tread on the semi-truck to see if it met the 2/32-inch requirement (or 4/32-inch for front tires) mandated by federal law. If the company used “retreads” on steering axles—a major safety violation—we will hold them liable for the resulting tire blowout.

Cell Phone and Telematics Recording

Distracted driving is an epidemic in the trucking industry. We subpoena the driver’s cell phone records to see if they were texting, using apps, or on a personal call at the exact moment of the crash on US-84. We also pull the GPS telematics to show if the truck was speeding in the miles leading up to the accident.

Learn more in our video: “Can I Sue for Being Hit by a Semi Truck?” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0MT3CKbUb4.

Protecting Vulnerable Road Users in Gatesville

Our highways are shared by more than just cars. Pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists are at extreme risk when sharing the road with heavy trucks.

Motorcyclists vs. Trucks

There is no such thing as a minor accident between a motorcycle and an 18-wheeler. The wind turbulence alone from a speeding truck can cause a motorcyclist to lose control. If a truck merges into you because they didn’t check their “No-Zone” blind spot, the injuries are often fatal. We fight the bias that insurance companies have against riders—it wasn’t your bike that caused the crash; it was the truck driver’s failure to look.

Pedestrians and Cyclists

In urban Gatesville, delivery vans and garbage trucks are a constant presence. These vehicles have massive blind spots directly in front of the hood and behind the tailgate. Children and elderly pedestrians are particularly at risk during backing maneuvers. If a commercial driver failed to have a working backup alarm or didn’t use a spotter in a congested area, they are legally liable for the harm they caused.

Bus Accidents

Whether it’s a school bus serving the Gatesville Independent School District or a charter bus traveling through Coryell County, passenger safety is paramount. Bus accidents often involve dozens of victims. If the driver was poorly trained or the bus didn’t have functioning seatbelts, we represent families in mass casualty litigation to get the justice they deserve.

The Long-Term Cost of Survival: Why Calculation Matters

If you’ve suffered a catastrophic injury, your life is now measured in “before” and “after.” The “after” is expensive.

We retain economists and life-care planners who calculate:

  • The cost of house modifications (ramps, widened doors, accessible bathrooms).
  • The price of specialized transport vehicles.
  • Lifetime supply costs for medical needs.
  • The loss of the “intangibles”—being able to coach your child’s little league team or dance at their wedding.

Insurance adjusters will try to give you a “handsome check” that covers today’s bills but leaves you with nothing five years from now. As Glenda Walker said about our firm, “They fought for me to get every dime I deserved.” We make sure your settlement accounts for your 80-year-old self, not just your situation right now.

Taking Action: Call Attorney911

The trucking company has already started. Their lawyers are already drafting their defense. Their adjusters are already looking for ways to blame you.

Do you have someone fighting just as hard for you?

Ralph Manginello and the team at Attorney911 have the resources, the 25+ years of experience, and the “fighter” mentality you need. We’ve recovered millions for TBI victims, amputees, and grieving families. We take on the biggest corporate giants in the world and we don’t back down.

Call 1-888-ATTY-911 right now. We are available 24/7. Your consultation is free. Your recovery is our mission.

“You are NOT just some client… You are FAMILY.” Let us protect yours.

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Serving Gatesville and all of Coryell County.
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Detailed Resource: FMCSA Regulation Breakdown for Gatesville Victims

When we sit down to evaluate your case, we look for very specific “negligence per se” indicators. These are violations of the law that, in themselves, prove the other party was at fault.

49 CFR § 382: Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use
Truck drivers are held to a much higher standard than the general public. While the legal limit for a car driver is 0.08 BAC, for a truck driver, it is 0.04. Furthermore, companies MUST perform random drug testing. If we find that a carrier skipped testing or ignored a “red flag” on a driver’s toxicology report, the case for punitive damages becomes very strong.

49 CFR § 392.14: Hazardous Conditions
This regulation requires truck drivers to exercise “extreme caution” when hazardous conditions exist, such as ice, snow, fog, or rain. If a driver was barreling down SH-36 at 70 mph during a Central Texas downpour or a rare ice storm, they violated federal law. They should have slowed down or pulled off the road.

49 CFR § 393.86: Rear Impact Guards
To prevent deadly underride collisions, federal law requires rear impact guards (ICC bumpers). If the guard on the truck that hit you was rusted through, weakened, or missing, the trucking company is directly liable for the increased severity of your injuries.

49 CFR § 395.8: Recording Duty Status
Before ELDs were mandatory, drivers used paper logs often nicknamed “comic books” because they were so easy to fake. While electronic logs are harder to spoof, clever drivers still find ways. We cross-reference ELD data with fuel receipts, toll booth records, and bridge cameras to prove a driver was lying about their rest time.

The Role of Corporate Safety Programs

Many Gatesville trucking accidents involve companies like Walmart or Sysco that have their own “internal” safety standards. We often find that these companies violate their own rules long before they violate federal ones.

  • Walmart’s Smith System: Walmart trains its drivers in specific defensive driving techniques. If their driver failed to “keep their eyes moving” or “get the big picture,” they violated the very standard Walmart holds them to.
  • Netradyne and In-Van Cameras: Amazon delivery vans often have AI-powered cameras that detect if a driver is looking at their phone or yawning (fatigue). We subpoena this footage. If the AI warned the company that the driver was dangerous and they did nothing, that is “gross negligence.”

Final Closing Checklist for Gatesville Residents

  • Did you call the police? A Coryell County Sheriff’s report is vital.
  • Did you take pictures of the truck’s DOT number? This is the key to identifying the carrier.
  • Did you see a doctor immediately? Even if you feel “fine,” get an MRI.
  • Did you hire an attorney with federal court experience? 1-888-ATTY-911.
  • Did you preserve the “Black Box”? If not, call us now so we can stop the deletion.

Your journey to recovery begins with a single call. We solve in months what others do nothing about in years. As client Angel Walle reported, our firm is built for speed and results.

Call 1-888-ATTY-911.
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Hidden Damages: What Most Gatesville Victims Miss

When we speak with clients, they often only think about their current bills. But a professional truck accident settlement must include:

  1. Loss of Household Services: If you can no longer mow the lawn, cook for your family, or perform home repairs, the trucking company must pay for the cost of hiring someone to do those chores for the rest of your life.
  2. Aggravation of Pre-Existing Conditions: Insurance companies love to say, “You already had a bad back.” We use the “Eggshell Plaintiff” rule to show that the truck crash turned a manageable issue into a catastrophic one.
  3. Future Medical Inflation: A surgery that costs $50,000 today might cost $150,000 in twenty years. Our economists account for this inflation so you aren’t left short-changed in your senior years.
  4. Loss of Consortium: Your spouse has experienced a loss too. The impact of your injury on your intimate relationship and your partnership is a recognized legal damage.

Experience matters. 25+ years matters. Knowing the insurance company’s playbook matters.

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FAQ Continued: Knowledge for the Gatesville Community

Q: I was hit by a truck hauling military equipment toward Fort Cavazos. Can I sue the Army?
A: If the truck was a civilian contractor, yes. If it was a green-suit military vehicle driven by an active-duty soldier, your case falls under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). This is a very different legal process with a mandatory administrative claim period. Ralph Manginello’s federal court admission is critical here—you cannot sue the government in regular state court.

Q: A dump truck from a construction site hit me. Who is responsible?
A: Dump truck accidents are complex. We look at the driver, the hauling company, and the general contractor in charge of the site. If the truck was overloaded with gravel to save time, everyone who benefited from that decision is a defendant.

Q: Does it cost money just to talk to you?
A: No. Consultations are 100% free. We will listen to your story, evaluate the evidence, and tell you exactly what we think your case is worth. You only pay us if we recover money for you.

Q: Can I handle a truck wreck claim myself?
A: You can, but it is dangerous. Insurance companies for 18-wheeler carriers have one goal: to pay you $0. They will use your own words against you to deny the claim. Without an attorney to send a spoliation letter, you will lose the Black Box data that could have won your case. Don’t go it alone. Call (888) 288-9911.

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