City of Point Blank Truck Accident & Commercial Vehicle Attorneys

When you are driving through the City of Point Blank on US Highway 190 or traveling along State Highway 156 near the shores of Lake Livingston, you share the road with some of the heaviest machinery in the world. From massive logging trucks hauling timber through the Piney Woods to 18-wheelers transporting freight toward Houston or East Texas hubs, the sheer volume of commercial traffic in San Jacinto County is staggering.

At Attorney911, we know that when an 80,000-pound truck collides with a 4,000-pound passenger car, it isn’t a “fender bender”—it is a life-altering catastrophe. If you or a loved one has been injured in a commercial vehicle wreck in the City of Point Blank, you aren’t just facing a driver; you’re facing a multi-billion dollar corporation and their army of insurance adjusters.

With over 25 years of experience, our managing partner Ralph Manginello has spent his career making these companies pay for their negligence. Since 1998, we have fought for families in the City of Point Blank and throughout Texas, recovering over $50 million for our clients. We understand that in the wake of a crash, you feel like a case number to the insurance company. But to us, as our client Chad Harris said, “You are NOT just some client… You are FAMILY to them.”

If you are ready to fight back against the corporation that turned your life upside down, call us 24/7 at 1-888-ATTY-911. We work on a contingency basis, which means you pay us nothing unless we win your case.

Why Trucking Accidents in the City of Point Blank Are Different

Truck accidents in the City of Point Blank aren’t like standard car wrecks. The legal, regulatory, and physical complexities involved in a collision with a commercial vehicle require a specialized level of expertise that most general practice firms simply don’t possess.

The Weight of a Monster

The average car on City of Point Blank roads weighs about two tons. A fully loaded 18-wheeler or a logging truck emerging from a local timber site can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. This 20-to-1 weight disparity means that even a low-speed collision in the City of Point Blank can result in permanent disability or wrongful death. In our 25+ years of practice, we have seen how this energy transfer causes catastrophic traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and spinal cord damage that smaller vehicle occupants simply cannot survive intact.

Federal Regulatory Overlap

While a car accident is governed primarily by Texas traffic laws, a truck accident in the City of Point Blank is subject to a massive web of federal laws known as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). These rules, found in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, dictate everything from how many hours a driver can be behind the wheel to the specific way logs must be secured on a trailer. Proving a violation of these rules is often the key to securing a multi-million dollar settlement.

The Insurance Defense Playbook

Trucking companies and corporate fleets like those operated by Walmart or Amazon have rapid-response teams. In many cases, their investigators are on the scene in the City of Point Blank before the ambulance has even reached the hospital. At Attorney911, we counter this with our own insider advantage. Our team includes Lupe Peña, an associate attorney who used to work for insurance companies—now he fights against them. He knows their playbook, he knows how they try to minimize City of Point Blank claims, and he knows how to break their defenses.

Don’t let them build their case while you are still recovering. Call 888-ATTY-911 now for a free consultation.

Texas Laws Governing Your City of Point Blank Truck Accident

Navigating the court system in San Jacinto County requires a deep understanding of Texas-specific statutes. When we represent clients in the City of Point Blank, we must move quickly to comply with state deadlines and negligence rules.

The Statute of Limitations in Texas

In the City of Point Blank and throughout the State of Texas, the statute of limitations for a personal injury or wrongful death claim is generally two years from the date of the accident.

However, waiting two years is a dangerous mistake. In a City of Point Blank trucking case, the most valuable evidence often “disappears” within weeks. Electronic logging data can be overwritten in 30 days. Witnesses move. Tires are disposed of. We have recovered multi-million dollar settlements for traumatic brain injury victims because we moved within 48 hours to preserve evidence that the trucking company was ready to destroy.

Modified Comparative Negligence (The 51% Rule)

Texas follows a “modified comparative negligence” system. This means that in a City of Point Blank accident, you can still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault—as long as your percentage of responsibility is not greater than 50%. If a jury finds you 20% at fault for a wreck on US-190, your total award is simply reduced by 20%. But if you are found 51% responsible, you recover nothing. This is why the trucking company will spend thousands of dollars trying to shift the blame onto you. We use our federal court experience and accident reconstruction experts to ensure the truth is told and your right to recovery is protected.

City of Point Blank Damage Recovery

Unlike some states, Texas generally does not cap non-economic damages (pain and suffering) in truck accident cases. This allows us to pursue full justice for the mental anguish, physical impairment, and loss of enjoyment of life that follows a catastrophic collision. Whether you were hit by a delivery van or a logging truck in the City of Point Blank, our goal is to secure every dime you deserve—as Glenda Walker noted when we fought for her.

Logging Truck Accidents in the City of Point Blank: A Local Crisis

The City of Point Blank sits in the heart of East Texas timber country. While the logging industry is vital to the local economy, it also puts extraordinarily dangerous vehicles on our rural roads. Logging truck accidents are a specific focus of our firm because the physics and liability are unique.

Unsecured Loads and Falling Timbers

A logging truck carrying a full load of timber on SH-156 is hauling uncontained projectiles. If a single binder or chain fails, a 40-foot log can roll into the path of oncoming traffic in the City of Point Blank. There is no survivable way for a passenger car to absorb the impact of a falling log. These accidents are almost always caused by improper loading or defective securement equipment, violations of 49 CFR § 393.116.

Rural Road Hazards

City of Point Blank streets and local county roads weren’t always engineered for the extreme weight of modern logging equipment. When these trucks pull onto US-190 from a muddy lease road, they often track debris onto the highway or fail to yield to high-speed traffic because the driver is fatigued after a 12-hour shift in the woods.

If you were injured in a logging truck wreck in the City of Point Blank, call our trial-tested team today at 1-888-ATTY-911.

Corporate Fleet & Delivery Van Accidents in the City of Point Blank

With the surge in e-commerce, the City of Point Blank is now a regular route for “last-mile” delivery vehicles. We represent clients hit by trucks from the world’s largest corporations—companies we have successfully litigated against before.

Amazon Delivery Van Wrecks

If an Amazon van hit you in the City of Point Blank, Amazon will often claim they aren’t responsible because the driver works for a “Delivery Service Partner” (DSP). We know how to pierce this shield. Amazon controls the routes, the quotas, and monitors the drivers with in-cab Netradyne cameras. We argue that this level of control makes Amazon liable for the accidents their system causes.

Walmart Transportation Accidents

Walmart operates a massive private fleet that frequently moves through San Jacinto County. Unlike contractors, Walmart drivers are direct employees. However, Walmart is a self-insured giant. They pay claims from their own coffers, which means they fight harder than almost any other defendant. With 25+ years of experience, Ralph Manginello knows how to handle Walmart’s in-house legal teams.

FedEx and UPS Collisions

Whether it is a FedEx Ground contractor or a UPS union driver, these vehicles are under intense time pressure. In the City of Point Blank, this pressure leads to speeding, rolling through stop signs, and distracted driving. We subpoena the driver’s handheld device data to prove they were distracted by their delivery manifest when they hit you.

Common Accident Types in the City of Point Blank

Every truck crash in the City of Point Blank has a unique “fingerprint.” Understanding how the wreck happened is the first step in proving who is responsible.

Jackknife Accidents on US-190

A jackknife occurs when a truck’s drive wheels lock up, causing the trailer to swing perpendicular to the cab. On the open stretches of highway around the City of Point Blank, a jackknifing trailer can sweep across all lanes, trapping dozens of cars in a pileup. This is often caused by 49 CFR § 393.48 brake malfunctions or a driver traveling too fast for wet East Texas road conditions. Victims in these crashes often suffer multiple system traumas and “polytrauma” from being hit by the swinging trailer and then by secondary vehicles.

Underride Collisions

Perhaps the most terrifying crash in the City of Point Blank is the underride. This is where a car slides under the rear or side of a trailer. Because of the height difference, the trailer often shears off the top of the car at windshield level. These are frequently fatal. We look for violations of 49 CFR § 393.86 regarding rear impact guards. If the truck that hit you in the City of Point Blank had a weak or missing guard, the trucking company is liable for your catastrophic head and neck injuries.

Rollovers near Lake Livingston

Concrete mixers and tankers hauling fluids are prone to rollovers on the curves leading into the City of Point Blank. The “slosh effect” of a half-full tanker can shift the center of gravity in a second, flipping the truck onto a passing vehicle. A concrete mixer weighs 70,000 pounds; when it rolls, it leaves zero survivable space. This is often the result of 49 CFR § 392.3 driver fatigue or improper training for specialized loads.

Wide Turn “Squeeze Play”

In the tighter intersections within the City of Point Blank, trucks often swing wide to the left to make a right turn. This creates a gap that car drivers enter, only to be crushed as the truck completes the turn. This “squeeze play” is a classic case of failure to check blind spots—the “No-Zones” that every professional driver is trained to monitor.

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

Proving Negligence: The FMCSA Compliance Audit

When you hire Attorney911 for your City of Point Blank case, we don’t just look at the police report. We perform a full compliance audit of the trucking company to find every law they broke.

49 CFR Part 395: Hours of Service (HOS)

Fatigue is the #1 killer on our highways. Federal law limits drivers to 11 hours of driving after 10 hours off. If a driver heading through the City of Point Blank had been on the road for 14 hours because a dispatcher pressured them to meet a deadline, that is a criminal violation of federal law. We subpoena the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) data to prove the logs were doctored—a common practice in the industry.

49 CFR Part 391: Driver Qualification

Did the company hire a driver with a history of DUIs? Did they fail to verify the driver’s medical certificate? In the City of Point Blank, we often find that “fly-by-night” carriers cut corners on background checks. If you were hit by an unqualified driver, the trucking company is liable for negligent hiring.

49 CFR Part 396: Inspection and Maintenance

Trucks are required to undergo pre-trip, post-trip, and annual inspections. Brake failure accounts for nearly 30% of commercial crashes. If a truck slammed into you in the City of Point Blank because its brakes were “worn to the metal,” the maintenance records will tell the story. Our team knows how to read between the lines of maintenance logs to find where the company chose profit over your safety.

49 CFR Part 382: Drug and Alcohol Testing

Commercial drivers must pass pre-employment, random, and post-accident drug tests. We have litigated cases where drivers were operating under the influence of stimulants to stay awake or alcohol to cope with the stress of the job. A positive post-accident test is often the foundation of a punitive damages claim in the City of Point Blank.

16 Liable Parties: We Cast a Wide Net

Unlike a car wreck where you only sue the other driver, our City of Point Blank investigations often lead us to a dozen or more liable parties. More defendants mean more insurance policies to cover your multi-million dollar medical needs.

1. The Driver: For speeding, fatigue, or distraction.
2. The Trucking Company: For negligent training and fleet maintenance.
3. The Cargo Owner: If the product hauled was inherently dangerous or misrepresented.
4. The Loading Company: For improperly securing logs or freight that shifted.
5. The Truck Manufacturer: For defective brakes, tires, or steering systems.
6. Parts Manufacturer: For faulty individual components like tie-rods or air-lines.
7. Maintenance Company: If repairs in the City of Point Blank were done negligently.
8. Freight Brokers: For brokering a load to an unsafe carrier with bad CSA scores.
9. The Truck Owner: In owner-operator/lease-back arrangements.
10. Government Entities: If a City of Point Blank road design or uncleaned debris caused the wreck.
11. Corporate Parent / Brand Owner: Holding giants like Amazon or Walmart liable for the contractors they control.
12. Oilfield Operator: If the truck was hauling for a major leaseholder who set unsafe production targets.
13. Staffing Company: For failing to vet the driver they provided.
14. Rental Truck Company: If U-Haul or Penske rented a 26-foot truck to an obviously unqualified driver.
15. Transit Agency / School District: If a passenger bus or school bus was involved in the City of Point Blank collision.
16. Federal Government (FTCA): If you were hit by a USPS mail truck or military vehicle—this requires a specific federal filing within 2 years.

Stop guessing who is responsible. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 and let us find every dollar available for your recovery.

Catastrophic Injuries and the Cost of Care in the City of Point Blank

When a truck changes your life, the medical bills are just the beginning. We fight for compensation that covers your entire remaining lifetime.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) — $1.5M – $9.8M Settlements

A TBI changes who you are. It affects your memory, your mood, and your ability to earn a living in City of Point Blank. We work with neurologists to document the axonal shearing and “coup-contrecoup” injuries that occur when your brain impacts your skull during a high-energy truck crash.

Spinal Cord Injury & Paralysis — $4.7M – $25.8M Settlements

If a truck accident on US-190 resulted in quadriplegia or paraplegia, your life care plan must include 24/7 nursing care, home modifications, and specialized mobility equipment. We have recovered multi-million dollar results for victims whose lives were confined to a chair because a trucking company chose to let a tired driver stay on the road.

Amputation & Crush Injuries — $1.9M – $8.6M Settlements

Being trapped in a car in the City of Point Blank while a first responder uses the Jaws of Life is a trauma no one should endure. Many truck accident victims lose limbs from the sheer crushing force of the impact or from subsequent “compartment syndrome” and infection. A single prosthetic limb can cost $50,000 and must be replaced repeatedly for the rest of your life.

Wrongful Death — $1.9M – $9.5M Settlements

No check can bring back a parent, child, or spouse. But a wrongful death claim ensures that the trucking company is held accountable and that your family’s financial future is secure. Since 1998, we have helped City of Point Blank families navigate the heartbreak of fatal crashes on our local highways.

Learn more in our video guide: “The Ultimate Guide to Brain Injury Lawsuits” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBYAHi5aiEQ

The 48-Hour Evidence Preservation Protocol

The moment your wreck happens in the City of Point Blank, the clock is ticking. Evidence doesn’t just fade; it is actively destroyed.

The Spoliation Letter

Within 24 hours of being hired, we send a formal “Spoliation Letter” to every liable party. This legal notice demands they preserve everything:

• ECM (Black Box): To prove speed and braking time.
• ELD Logs: To prove the driver was illegally fatigued.
• Dashcam Footage: To see what the driver was doing (or NOT doing).
• Maintenance Logs: To find the mechanical failure they were too cheap to fix.

If they destroy evidence after receiving our letter, we can often secure a “spoliation instruction” from a San Jacinto County judge, telling the jury they must assume the destroyed evidence proved the company’s guilt.

Every hour you wait, evidence disappears. Call 888-ATTY-911 now.

Commercial Insurance: Why the Stakes are Higher

Trucking companies carry massive policies. While a neighbor who hits you might only have a $30,000 Texas minimum policy, 18-wheelers carry levels of protection that reflect the danger they pose.

• General Freight: $750,000 Minimum.
• Oil / Large Equipment: $1,000,000 Minimum.
• Hazardous Materials: $5,000,000 Minimum.

In the City of Point Blank, many logging truck operators and oilfield haulers carry levels even higher than these federal floors. But accessing this money isn’t easy. You’ll deal with professional adjusters whose only job is to get you to sign a release for pennies on the dollar. Our team includes those who used to defend these companies—this is your “unfair advantage” in City of Point Blank negotiations.

City of Point Blank Truck Accident FAQ

1. How long do I have to file a claim in the City of Point Blank?
Under Texas law, you have two years from the date of the wreck. However, for a City of Point Blank truck accident, you should never wait. Electronic evidence can be overwritten in 30 days. Call us today.

2. What if the driver works for Amazon or Walmart?
These cases are high-value but legally complex. Companies like Amazon use independent contractor shields to hide their liability. Attorney Ralph Manginello has gone head-to-head with some of the biggest corporations on the planet—Walmart, Amazon, BP—and we know how to pierce those shields.

3. Does it cost anything to hire you?
No. We work on a contingency fee, usually 33.33% pre-trial. You pay nothing upfront, and we advance all investigation and expert witness costs. We only get paid if we win.

4. Can I sue for a logging truck accident in the City of Point Blank?
Absolutely. Logging trucks are a major hazard in San Jacinto County. If a log fell or a driver was reckless on US-190, we can hold the timber company, the hauler, and the loader accountable.

5. What if I was partially at fault for the crash?
In the City of Point Blank, you can recover damages as long as you are 50% or less at fault. Even if you were speeding or missed a signal, the trucking company’s massive violations usually outweigh your own share of fault.

6. I speak Spanish; can you help me?
Hablamos Español. Our associate attorney Lupe Peña is fluent and provides direct representation to our Spanish-speaking clients in the City of Point Blank. Llame al 1-888-ATTY-911.

7. Who pays my medical bills while my case is pending?
You shouldn’t be out of pocket for their mistake. We can help arrange medical treatment through Letters of Protection (LOP), which allow you to see the best doctors in the region without any upfront payment.

8. What is “black box” data?
It is the Engine Control Module (ECM) data. It tells us exactly how fast the truck was going, when the driver hit the brakes, and even if they were wearing a seatbelt. It is the most objective evidence we have in the City of Point Blank.

9. Can I get money for being afraid to drive after the wreck?
Yes. PTSD and “vehophobia” are legally compensable in Texas. If you are having nightmares or panic attacks on City of Point Blank roads, that is “mental anguish,” and we include it in our damage demands.

10. What if my loved one was killed in the City of Point Blank wreck?
We handle wrongful death claims for surviving spouses, children, and parents. We fight for the lifetime of earnings and companionship your family has lost. Justice starts with one call: 1-888-288-9911.

Powerful & Proven: The Attorney911 Difference

When you’re hit by a truck in the City of Point Blank, your life becomes a legal emergency. You needs a firm that responds with the same urgency as a first responder. With 25+ years of courtroom experience, Ralph Manginello leads a team that is fearless in the face of corporate power.

We aren’t a high-volume “billboard firm” where you never talk to a lawyer. At Attorney911, your case gets the personal attention of a veteran trial attorney. We prepare every case as if it’s going to trial because insurance companies know who is willing to fight. As Mongo Slade said, “I was rear-ended and the team got right to work… I also got a very nice settlement.”

Your fight for justice in the City of Point Blank starts right here. Don’t wait—call 1-888-ATTY-911 for your free consultation. We answer 24/7. We fight. We win.

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