Your Guide to City of Kennedale Truck Accident Litigation: Holding Negligent Corporations Accountable
The impact of an 80,000-pound steel machine slamming into your passenger vehicle on I-20 or US-287 in City of Kennedale is a life-altering event that occurs in a fraction of a second. One moment, you’re navigating the daily traffic near the Kennedale Parkway; the next, your family is facing a medical and financial crisis that feels impossible to overcome. When a commercial vehicle—be it an 18-wheeler, a delivery van, or a heavy dump truck—causes a wreck in City of Kennedale, the trucking company immediately activates a defense team. You need a team that hits back harder.
At Attorney911, we’ve spent over 25 years in the trenches of trucking litigation. Our managing partner, Ralph Manginello, has been representing injury victims since 1998 and is admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. We don’t just understand the law; we understand the “playbook” used by the other side. Our team includes Lupe Peña, an associate attorney who previously worked for a national insurance defense firm. He knows exactly how these multi-billion-dollar corporations evaluate and minimize claims because he used to be the one helping them do it. Today, he uses that insider knowledge to fight for families in City of Kennedale.
If you’ve been hurt, the clock is ticking. Evidence in City of Kennedale truck accidents disappears with every passing hour. Call us 24/7 at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, no-obligation consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we win your case.
The Trucking Accident Landscape in City of Kennedale
City of Kennedale sits at a critical junction of North Texas commerce. With I-20 running along its northern border and US-287 cutting right through the heart of the city, our local roads are constantly shared with heavy freight carriers, regional delivery fleets, and industrial vehicles. Whether it’s an 18-wheeler hauling consumer goods across the state or a dump truck serving the continuous DFW construction boom, the risk of a catastrophic collision in City of Kennedale is a daily reality.
The interstates and highways serving City of Kennedale are known for high-speed transit and frequent congestion. When a driver is fatigued from a long-haul route or distracted by their dispatch device while navigating the US-287 interchanges, the results are often fatal. We help victims in City of Kennedale secure the compensation they need to cover mounting medical bills, lost wages, and the long-term costs of catastrophic injuries. As our client Glenda Walker said after her settlement, “They fought for me to get every dime I deserved.” That is the same tenacity we bring to every case in City of Kennedale.
Protect your rights before the evidence is gone. Call 888-ATTY-911 today.
Why 18-Wheeler Wrecks in City of Kennedale Are Different from Car Accidents
Many people assume a truck wreck is just a “big car accident.” That misconception can cost you millions. A typical passenger car weighs about 4,000 pounds, while a fully loaded tractor-trailer in City of Kennedale can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. This 20-to-1 weight disparity means the kinetic energy transferred in a crash is astronomical.
Beyond the physics, the legal landscape is entirely different. While a car accident usually involves one driver’s negligence, a City of Kennedale truck accident involves a complex web of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. Every commercial driver operating in City of Kennedale must comply with 49 CFR Parts 300-399. Proving that a trucking company violated these rules is how we build “nuclear” cases that force deep-pocketed defendants to pay.
Our firm has a proven track record, having recovered over $50 million for our clients. From $5 million for a traumatic brain injury to $3.8 million for an amputation case, we know how to value your suffering and hold the right people accountable.
Understanding the Primary Types of Truck Accidents in City of Kennedale
Every accident has a unique physics profile and a specific set of regulatory violations. We investigate the mechanics of the crash to identify exactly where the safety system failed.
Rear-End Collisions and Stopping Distance Physics
In City of Kennedale, rear-end collisions often happen during sudden traffic slowdowns on I-20. A loaded semi-truck at 65 mph needs approximately 525 feet to stop—nearly two football fields. When a driver follows too closely, violating 49 CFR § 392.11, or is distracted by their phone (a violation of 49 CFR § 392.82), they turn their truck into a lethal projectile. These impacts snapping the head forward and back often result in herniated discs in the cervical and lumbar spine, which insurance companies will try to dismiss as “pre-existing.” We use the truck’s electronic evidence to prove the force of impact was more than enough to cause permanent spinal damage.
Jackknife Maneuvers on City of Kennedale Highways
A jackknife occurs when the trailer’s momentum exceeds the cab’s braking force, causing the vehicle to fold like a pocketknife. This often happens on slick roads near the Kennedale Parkway when a driver brakes too hard or fails to adjust speed for conditions, a violation of 49 CFR § 392.6. A jackknifing truck can sweep across all four lanes of I-20, trapping dozens of cars. The injuries in these multi-vehicle pileups include traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and internal organ damage from multiple blunt-force impacts.
Underride Accidents: The Most Lethal Scenarios
An underride accident is arguably the most horrifying event on City of Kennedale roads. It happens when a smaller vehicle slides underneath the trailer of a truck. This often occurs because a truck lacks proper reflective tape or has a defective “Mansfield bar” (rear impact guard), which must be maintained under 49 CFR § 393.86. Underride collisions are frequently fatal, causing decapitation or catastrophic head trauma. If your loved one was lost in an underride crash in City of Kennedale, we pursue wrongful death claims to provide the financial security your family needs during this impossible time.
Blind Spot and “No-Zone” Wrecks
Trucks have four massive blind spots where your car is essentially invisible to the driver. In the congested urban traffic of City of Kennedale, many drivers fail to check these “No-Zones” before merging. Under 49 CFR § 393.80, trucks must be equipped with mirrors that provide a clear view to the rear, and drivers must use them. When a truck merges into you, it often causes a sideswipe that can flip your vehicle or push you into a concrete barrier.
If you’ve been hit on US-287 or I-20, call (888) 288-9911 immediately. We are ready to help.
Commercial Vehicle Types Common to City of Kennedale
While 18-wheelers get the most attention, City of Kennedale is filled with other commercial vehicles that pose just as much danger.
Corporate Delivery Vans (Amazon, FedEx, UPS)
With fulfillment centers located throughout the DFW area, Amazon delivery vans are on every residential street in City of Kennedale. Amazon uses a “Delivery Service Partner” (DSP) model to try to shield itself from liability, claiming the drivers are independent contractors. We know how to pierce that shield. By showing Amazon’s control over the routes, the AI cameras (Netradyne), and the strict delivery quotas, we hold the parent corporation accountable. Whether it’s a FedEx Ground ISP or a UPS package car, we know how to find the layers of insurance coverage—often reaching $5 million or more—to compensate you.
Dump Trucks and Construction Vehicles
DFW never stops building, and that means hundreds of dump trucks move through City of Kennedale daily. These vehicles often weigh 60,000 pounds when loaded with gravel or dirt. Many dump truck operators in City of Kennedale are small companies that cut corners on maintenance. If an unsecured load falling from a truck caused you to wreck, or if a dump truck with worn brakes couldn’t stop, we pursue everyone from the driver to the construction company that hired the unsafe carrier.
Garbage Trucks and Municipal Vehicles
Garbage trucks operate in City of Kennedale neighborhoods during the early morning hours, often in total darkness. They are top-heavy and have massive blind spots. Backing-up accidents are all too common, often striking pedestrians or cyclists. Because some of these fleets are government-operated, they involve strict “tort claim” notice requirements that can be as short as six months. If you’re hit by a city-owned truck in City of Kennedale, you cannot afford to wait.
Rental and Moving Trucks (U-Haul, Penske)
Rental trucks are uniquely dangerous because the companies put people with zero commercial training behind the wheel of a 26,000-pound vehicle. If a U-Haul driver who has never driven a truck before causes a rollover in City of Kennedale, the rental company may be liable for negligent entrustment or failure to maintain the vehicle’s braking system.
Don’t let a corporate lawyer push you around. Call 888-ATTY-911 for an attorney who treats you like family.
The 48-Hour Evidence Rule: Why You Must Act Now
In a City of Kennedale truck accident, the most important evidence is digital, and it is at risk of being deleted. Most modern commercial trucks are equipped with an Engine Control Module (ECM), often called a “black box,” and an Electronic Logging Device (ELD).
- ECM Data: This records your speed, the driver’s RPMs, when they hit the brakes, and whether they were accelerating at the moment of impact. This data can be overwritten in as little as 30 days.
- ELD Logs: Under 49 CFR Part 395, drivers must log their hours electronically. These logs prove whether the driver was “running hot” (violating hours-of-service limits). Carriers are only required to keep these for six months, but they often “disappear” much sooner if a lawsuit isn’t filed.
- Netradyne/Dashcam Footage: Amazon and other corporate fleets use AI cameras to monitor drivers. This footage can be deleted in 24 to 72 hours if not specifically flagged.
The moment you hire Attorney911, we send formal spoliation letters to the trucking company, the insurance carrier, and any corporate parent companies. This letter puts them on legal notice that they MUST preserve every byte of data, every maintenance record required by 49 CFR Part 396, and every page of the Driver Qualification File mandated by 49 CFR Part 391. If they destroy evidence after receiving our letter, we can ask the court for “adverse inference” instructions, telling the jury to assume the destroyed evidence proved the company was guilty.
Every hour you wait, your case is getting weaker. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 now.
Who Is Really Responsible? Finding All Liable Parties
Most lawyers only sue the driver. We know that in City of Kennedale, the driver is often just the last link in a chain of negligence. To maximize your recovery, we cast the widest possible net of liability.
- The Trucking Company: Under respondeat superior, they are liable for their drivers. We also sue them for negligent hiring if they failed to check the driver’s criminal or accident history.
- The Corporate Parent (Amazon/Walmart): If a branded delivery vehicle was involved, we pursue the parent corporation for setting quotas that make safe driving impossible.
- The Cargo Loader: If the cargo shifted during a turn near City of Kennedale, causing a rollover, the company that loaded the trailer is liable under 49 CFR § 393.100.
- Maintenance Facilities: If a brake failure caused the crash, we look at the last shop that signed off on the 49 CFR Part 396 inspection.
- Freight Brokers: Companies that connect shippers with carriers are liable if they hired a “bottom-tier” carrier with a history of safety violations just to save money.
- Parts Manufacturers: If a tire blowout was caused by a manufacturing defect rather than wear, we file a product liability claim against the tire maker.
By identifying five or six liable parties, we can “stack” multiple insurance policies. This is how we secure multi-million dollar settlements for catastrophic injuries in City of Kennedale.
Navigating the Physical and Emotional Toll of Injury
A truck accident in City of Kennedale doesn’t just break bones; it breaks lives. We represent victims facing the most severe categories of trauma.
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
The deceleration forces in a truck crash can cause the brain to impact the skull, leading to diffuse axonal injury or brain bleeds. Even a “mild” concussion can lead to post-concussive syndrome, resulting in memory loss, personality changes, and the inability to return to work. For severe TBI, we’ve recovered settlements up to $9.8 million to ensure our clients have the 24/7 care they need.
Spinal Cord Injuries and Paralysis
When the cabin of your vehicle is crushed, the vertebrae in your neck or back can be severed. Life with quadriplegia or paraplegia requires a Lifetime Care Plan. We work with medical experts and economists to calculate every future surgery, every wheelchair replacement, and every home modification you’ll need for the next 40 years. Our spinal cord settlements have reached up to $25.8 million.
Amputations and Crush Injuries
The weight of an 18-wheeler can easily crush a limb beyond repair. Traumatic amputation or surgical removal of a limb changes your identity and your ability to earn a living. We fight for compensation that covers the best prosthetic technology available and the psychological support needed to adapt.
PTSD and Driving Anxiety
We understand that the invisible scars are often the hardest to heal. If you have flashbacks every time you see a semi-truck on I-20, or if you can no longer drive into City of Kennedale without a panic attack, you have a legitimate claim for mental anguish and PTSD. This is a real, compensable injury, and we treat it with the same seriousness as a broken bone.
As client Chad Harris said, “You are NOT just some client… You are FAMILY to them.” We never forget the human being behind the case file.
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Commercial Truck Insurance: What You Need to Know
Trucking companies in City of Kennedale operate under different insurance rules than the rest of us. Under 49 CFR Part 387, most 18-wheelers must carry at least $750,000 in liability insurance. If they are hauling oil or hazardous materials through Tarrant County, that requirement jumps to $5 million.
Large corporations like Walmart often use “Self-Insured Retentions” (SIR). This means they pay the first $5 million or $10 million of a claim out of their own bank account. Because the money is coming directly from their bottom line, they fight much harder than a standard insurance company. They use “delay, deny, defend” tactics to exhaust you. With Lupe Peña’s background in insurance defense, we know how to bypass these stalls and force them to the negotiating table.
Texas Trucking Laws: The 2-Year Rule
In City of Kennedale, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. This sounds like a long time, but it isn’t. The first year is often consumed by medical treatment and recovery. If you wait until 18 months have passed to hire a lawyer, the black box data is gone, the driver has moved to a different company, and the truck has likely been sold for parts.
Texas also follows the 51% Bar Rule. If a jury finds you were 52% responsible for the accident, you recover zero. Even if you were 20% responsible, your award is reduced by that amount. The trucking company’s first move will be to blame you. We use accident reconstruction experts to prove the truck driver was the primary cause of the crash, protecting your right to a full recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions for City of Kennedale Victims
What if the truck driver was from out of state?
Most trucking companies are engaged in interstate commerce. Because we have federal court admission and experience with national carriers, we can litigate your case in City of Kennedale or in federal court if the defendant is headquartered elsewhere.
The insurance company offered me $50,000 today. Should I take it?
NO. Insurance companies offer “quick cash” settlements before you know if you need surgery or have a permanent brain injury. Once you sign that release, your case is closed forever. Never accept an offer without having us review your medical records first.
Can I sue the oil company if an oilfield truck hit me?
YES. If the accident involved a water truck, sand hauler, or crude tanker serving a site in the Barnett Shale or traveling through City of Kennedale, the oil company (the operator) shares responsibility for the contractor they put on the road.
How much does a truck accident lawyer cost?
With Attorney911, it costs nothing out of pocket. We only get paid if we win your case. We take a percentage of the final settlement or verdict. If we don’t recover money for you, you owe us nothing for our time or the thousands of dollars we spend investigating the scene.
My spouse can’t work because they are taking care of me. Can we recover their lost income?
Yes. Through “loss of consortium” and household services claims, we seek damages for the impact the accident had on your spouse and your family unit.
Contact Attorney911 Today: Your Fight Starts Now
You were just driving through City of Kennedale, doing everything right, when a negligent corporation changed your life. They have teams of adjusters and lawyers whose only goal is to make sure you get as little as possible. They don’t see your pain; they see a line item on a spreadsheet.
We see you. We see the family that depends on you, the career you worked hard to build, and the future you deserve. Ralph Manginello and the team at Attorney911 have the resources, the 25+ years of experience, and the “insider” defense knowledge to make them pay.
Whether you were hit on US-287, I-20, or a local road in City of Kennedale, we are ready to deploy our investigators immediately. As client Donald Wilcox said, “One company said they would not accept my case. Then I got a call from Manginello… I got a call to come pick up this handsome check.”
Don’t settle for less. Don’t fight them alone. One call to 1-888-ATTY-911 can change everything. We are available 24/7. Your consultation is completely free. We fight. We win. You heal.
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