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Clayton County 18-Wheeler Accident Attorneys: Attorney911 Brings 25+ Years of Multi-Million Dollar Verdicts ($50+ Million Recovered Including $5+ Million Brain Injury & $3.8+ Million Amputation Settlements) Led by Federal Court Admitted Trial Attorney Ralph Manginello with Former Insurance Defense Attorney Lupe Peña Exposing Every Carrier Tactic—We Master FMCSA 49 CFR Parts 390-399 (Hours of Service Violations, Driver Qualification Files, ELD/Black Box Data Extraction), Handling Jackknife, Rollover, Underride, Brake Failure, Tire Blowout & Cargo Spill Crashes, Fighting for TBI, Spinal Cord, Paralysis, Amputation & Wrongful Death Victims—Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, We Advance All Costs, Same-Day Spoliation Letters, Hablamos Español, Call 1-888-ATTY-911

February 23, 2026 25 min read
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18-Wheeler Accident Attorneys in Clayton County, Iowa: When Agricultural Freight and Rural Highways Collide

An 18-wheeler carrying 80,000 pounds of grain, ethanol, or livestock feed slams into your vehicle on I-80 near Clayton County, or a fatigued trucker drifts across the center line on Highway 52, or a jackknifed semi blocks all lanes during an Iowa blizzard. These aren’t just accidents—they’re life-altering events that demand immediate, aggressive legal action.

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in a trucking accident anywhere in Clayton County, Iowa, you need a legal team that understands the unique dangers of Iowa’s agricultural trucking corridors, the federal regulations that govern these massive vehicles, and the ruthless tactics insurance companies use to minimize payments to rural accident victims. At Attorney911, we’ve spent over 25 years fighting for families devastated by commercial truck crashes, and we’re ready to fight for you.

Call us now at 1-888-ATTY-911. Evidence disappears fast, and the trucking company already has lawyers working to protect them.

Why 18-Wheeler Accidents in Clayton County Are Different

Trucking accidents aren’t just bigger car crashes. They’re complex cases involving federal regulations, multiple liable parties, and catastrophic injuries that change lives forever. In Iowa—a state where agriculture dominates the economy and massive grain trucks share the road with passenger vehicles—trucking accidents carry unique risks.

Iowa ranks among the nation’s top states for agricultural freight traffic. With CRST International and TMC Transportation headquartered here, and with I-80 serving as a primary transcontinental freight corridor bisecting the state, Clayton County sees significant commercial truck traffic year-round. During harvest season, that traffic intensifies dramatically, with grain trucks, ethanol tankers, and livestock haulers crowding rural highways.

But it’s not just volume—it’s physics. When an 80,000-pound truck collides with a 4,000-pound passenger car, the results are devastating. The truck is twenty times heavier. The stopping distance is 40% longer. And when Iowa’s notorious winter weather hits—bringing ice storms, blizzards, and black ice—the danger multiplies.

Ralph Manginello, our managing partner, has been handling these complex cases since 1998. He’s admitted to federal court in the Southern District of Texas and has gone toe-to-toe with Fortune 500 corporations, including BP in the Texas City Refinery explosion litigation that killed 15 workers and injured 170 more. This kind of experience matters when you’re up against major trucking carriers who have teams of lawyers ready to protect their interests.

Our Secret Weapon: Inside Knowledge of Insurance Defense Tactics

Here’s something most law firms won’t tell you: insurance companies have playbooks they use to minimize your claim. They know exactly how to ask questions to make you downplay your injuries. They know how to delay until you’re desperate enough to accept a lowball offer. They know how to shift blame onto you, the victim.

But at Attorney911, we have something other firms don’t—we have Lupe Peña, a former insurance defense attorney who spent years inside that system. Lupe knows exactly how adjusters are trained to evaluate claims, how they manipulate settlement software like Colossus, and when they’re bluffing about their “final offer.” Now he uses that insider knowledge to fight for you, not against you.

As our client Donald Wilcox found out after another firm rejected his case, this insider knowledge makes a real difference: “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.”

Lupe is also fluent in Spanish, ensuring that Spanish-speaking accident victims in Clayton County receive direct representation without interpreters. Hablamos Español. Llame al 1-888-ATTY-911.

Iowa Law: Understanding Your Rights in Clayton County

The Clock Is Ticking: Iowa’s Two-Year Statute of Limitations

In Iowa, you have two years from the date of your 18-wheeler accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. For wrongful death claims, you also have two years from the date of death. This might sound like plenty of time, but in trucking cases, waiting is dangerous.

Critical evidence—black box data, electronic logging device (ELD) records, driver qualification files, and maintenance logs—can be overwritten or destroyed within weeks. Federal regulations only require trucking companies to keep hours-of-service records for six months, and ECM (black box) data can be overwritten in as little as 30 days.

If you’ve been in a trucking accident in Clayton County, you need to preserve evidence immediately. Call us within 24-48 hours so we can send spoliation letters to prevent destruction of crucial evidence.

Iowa’s Modified Comparative Negligence (51% Bar Rule)

Iowa follows a “modified comparative negligence” rule with a 51% bar. This means you can recover damages as long as you were not more than 50% at fault for the accident. However, your recovery will be reduced by your percentage of fault.

For example, if a jury awards you $1,000,000 but finds you were 20% at fault, you receive $800,000. But if you’re found 51% at fault, you recover nothing.

Trucking companies and their insurers will try to shift blame onto you, especially in rural areas where defense attorneys claim visibility was good or you should have seen the truck coming. That’s why you need an experienced attorney who can prove the truck driver’s negligence through ECM data, ELD logs, and federal regulation violations.

No Damage Caps in Iowa

Unlike some states, Iowa does not place statutory caps on compensatory damages for personal injury cases. This means if you suffer catastrophic injuries in a Clayton County trucking accident, there is no artificial limit on your recovery for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, or loss of future earning capacity. Punitive damages are also available if the trucking company acted with willful and wanton disregard for safety.

The 15 Types of 18-Wheeler Accidents We Handle in Iowa

Jackknife Accidents: When Winter Weather Meets 80,000 Pounds

Jackknife accidents occur when the trailer and cab skid in different directions, with the trailer folding at an angle like a pocket knife. In Iowa, where winter brings severe ice storms and black ice conditions—particularly on I-80 and I-35—jackknife accidents spike during the winter months.

These accidents often happen when truckers apply brakes suddenly on icy surfaces, causing the trailer to swing out and block multiple lanes of traffic. Given Iowa’s role as a transcontinental freight corridor, a jackknifed semi on I-80 can cause catastrophic multi-vehicle pileups as other trucks and cars have nowhere to go in the blinding snow.

Why they happen in Clayton County: Iowa’s weather can change rapidly, and truckers unfamiliar with rural Iowa roads may not adjust their speed for conditions. Under 49 CFR § 392.3, truck drivers cannot operate when their ability is impaired by fatigue or weather conditions, and under 49 CFR § 392.14, they must use extreme caution in hazardous conditions, which includes slowing down or stopping when weather affects visibility or traction.

Common injuries: Multi-vehicle involvement often leads to traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, crushing injuries, and wrongful death.

Rollover Accidents: Top-Heavy Agricultural Loads

Rollovers happen when an 18-wheeler tips onto its side or roof. In Iowa, where trucks frequently haul top-heavy loads of grain, ethanol, or livestock feed, rollovers are particularly dangerous. The high center of gravity combined with the soft shoulders of rural Clayton County roads creates a perfect storm for disaster.

Approximately 50% of rollover crashes result from failure to adjust speed on curves or improperly loaded cargo. When a grain truck takes a curve too fast on Highway 52 or County Road X47, the liquid surge or grain shift can pull the trailer over.

Why they happen: Speeding on curves, improperly secured agricultural loads, and driver fatigue from long hauls across Iowa’s flat but monotonous highways. Under 49 CFR § 393.100-136, cargo must be secured to prevent shifting that affects vehicle stability.

Common injuries: Crushed vehicles beneath the trailer, fuel fires causing severe burns, traumatic brain injuries, and fatalities.

Underride Collisions: The Deadliest Type of Truck Crash

Underride collisions occur when a smaller vehicle slides underneath the trailer of an 18-wheeler. The trailer height often shears off the roof of the passenger compartment at windshield level. These are among the most fatal accidents on Iowa roads.

Rear underride often happens when a truck stops suddenly on I-80 and a following car can’t stop in time. Side underride occurs during lane changes or when trucks make wide right turns on rural Clayton County intersections.

While 49 CFR § 393.86 requires rear impact guards on trailers manufactured after January 26, 1998, many guards are inadequately maintained or improperly installed. There is currently no federal requirement for side underride guards, though advocacy continues.

Common injuries: Decapitation, severe head and neck trauma, and almost always death or catastrophic brain injury.

Rear-End Collisions: The Physics of Stopping Distance

A fully loaded truck traveling at 65 mph needs approximately 525 feet to stop—that’s nearly two football fields or 40% more distance than a passenger car needs. When truckers follow too closely on congested I-80 or I-35, or when they’re distracted by cell phones or dispatch communications, rear-end collisions result.

Under 49 CFR § 392.11, truck drivers must not follow other vehicles more closely than is “reasonable and prudent” given road conditions. Yet we see these violations constantly in cases involving Iowa’s major freight corridors.

Common injuries: Whiplash, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and internal organ damage.

Wide Turn Accidents (“Squeeze Play”): Rural Intersection Dangers

Wide turn accidents happen when an 18-wheeler swings wide before making a right turn, creating a gap that other vehicles enter. The truck then completes its turn, crushing the vehicle. In Clayton County, where rural intersections may not have dedicated turn lanes and where farm equipment frequently shares the road, these accidents are particularly dangerous.

Why they happen: Failure to signal, inadequate mirror checks, and driver inexperience with the tractor-trailer tracking differential.

Blind Spot Accidents: The “No-Zone” on Iowa Highways

18-wheelers have massive blind spots on all four sides—the “No-Zones.” The right-side blind spot is the largest and most dangerous. When truckers change lanes without checking mirrors or fail to use turn signals, they sideswipe vehicles in these blind spots.

Under 49 CFR § 393.80, mirrors must provide a clear view to the rear on both sides, but driver negligence in checking these mirrors causes countless accidents on Iowa’s busy interstates.

Tire Blowout Accidents: Heat, Cold, and Agricultural Debris

Iowa’s extreme temperature variations—soaring summer heat and bitter winter cold—cause tire degradation. Add in agricultural debris on rural roads, and tire blowouts become common. When a steer tire blows at highway speed, the driver loses control immediately, often causing the truck to veer into oncoming traffic on two-lane county roads.

49 CFR § 393.75 requires specific tread depths (4/32″ on steer tires), and 49 CFR § 396.13 mandates pre-trip inspections that include tire checks.

Brake Failure Accidents: Maintenance Negligence on Long Hauls

Brake problems factor into approximately 29% of large truck crashes. In Iowa, where trucks traverse the state on I-80’s long stretches, brake overheating and maintenance failures are common. When brakes aren’t properly adjusted or maintained under 49 CFR § 396.3, catastrophic failures occur.

Cargo Spill and Shift Accidents: Grain, Ethanol, and Livestock

This is where Iowa’s agricultural economy creates unique dangers. When improperly secured grain shifts during transport, or when ethanol tankers spill their loads, the results can be explosive or cause rollovers. 49 CFR § 393.100 requires cargo to be secured to prevent shifting, leaking, or spilling.

Head-On Collisions: Fatigue and Distraction on Rural Roads

When truckers fall asleep on monotonous stretches of Iowa highway or drift into oncoming traffic while distracted, head-on collisions occur. Given the closing speeds involved, these are almost always fatal or result in catastrophic injuries.

Under 49 CFR § 392.3, drivers cannot operate while fatigued, and 49 CFR § 395 limits hours of service to prevent exactly this type of accident.

Additional Accident Types

We also handle T-bone/intersection accidents, sideswipe collisions, override accidents (where trucks drive over smaller vehicles), lost wheel accidents, and runaway truck incidents on Iowa’s few steep grades.

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations: The Rules Truckers Break

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) governs all commercial vehicles in interstate commerce under Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR), Parts 390-399. These regulations exist to prevent accidents, and proving violations often proves negligence.

Part 390: General Applicability

Applies to all motor carriers operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) over 10,001 lbs in interstate commerce. Most 18-wheelers on Clayton County roads fall under this jurisdiction.

Part 391: Driver Qualification Standards

Trucking companies must verify that drivers:

  • Are at least 21 years old for interstate commerce
  • Hold a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
  • Pass medical examinations every 24 months
  • Have clean driving records checked through previous employer inquiries

Under 49 CFR § 391.51, carriers must maintain a Driver Qualification (DQ) File containing employment applications, motor vehicle records, road test certificates, and medical certifications. Failure to maintain these files constitutes negligent hiring.

Part 392: Driving Rules

  • § 392.3: Prohibits driving while fatigued or impaired
  • § 392.4: Prohibits drug use before or during operation
  • § 392.5: Prohibits alcohol use within 4 hours of duty
  • § 392.11: Requires safe following distances
  • § 392.14: Requires extreme caution in hazardous conditions (Iowa winters)
  • § 392.82: Prohibits hand-held mobile phone use while driving

Part 393: Vehicle Safety and Cargo Securement

  • § 393.40-55: Brake system requirements
  • § 393.75: Tire specifications and tread depth
  • § 393.80: Mirror requirements
  • § 393.100-136: Cargo securement standards requiring tiedowns to withstand 0.8g deceleration forces

Part 395: Hours of Service (HOS) Regulations

These are the most commonly violated rules and the most critical for proving fatigue-related accidents:

  • 11-hour driving limit: Cannot drive more than 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty
  • 14-hour duty window: Cannot drive beyond the 14th consecutive hour after coming on duty
  • 30-minute break: Required after 8 cumulative hours of driving
  • 60/70-hour weekly limits: Cannot drive after 60 hours in 7 days or 70 hours in 8 days

Since December 18, 2017, 49 CFR § 395.8 mandates Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) that automatically record driving time and cannot be altered like paper logs. This data is crucial evidence in proving HOS violations.

Part 396: Inspection and Maintenance

  • § 396.3: Requires systematic inspection, repair, and maintenance
  • § 396.11: Mandates daily post-trip inspection reports
  • § 396.17: Requires annual comprehensive inspections

When trucking companies defer maintenance to save money, brakes fail, tires blow, and people die. We subpoena maintenance records in every case to find these violations.

Ten Parties Who May Be Liable for Your Clayton County Truck Accident

Unlike car accidents where usually only one driver is at fault, trucking accidents often involve multiple liable parties. We investigate every potential defendant because more defendants mean more insurance coverage means higher compensation for you.

1. The Truck Driver

Direct negligence for speeding, distracted driving, fatigue, impairment, or traffic violations. We obtain their driving history, ELD data, cell phone records, and drug/alcohol test results.

2. The Trucking Company/Motor Carrier

Under respondeat superior, employers are liable for employees’ negligent acts. Additionally, we pursue direct negligence claims for:

  • Negligent hiring: Failing to check driving records or hiring drivers with poor safety histories
  • Negligent training: Inadequate safety training on Iowa’s specific weather and road conditions
  • Negligent supervision: Failing to monitor ELD compliance or driver behavior
  • Negligent maintenance: Deferring brake repairs or tire replacements
  • Negligent scheduling: Pressuring drivers to violate HOS regulations to meet delivery deadlines

With Ralph Manginello’s 25+ years of experience, including federal court admission to the Southern District of Texas, we have the expertise to hold these companies accountable.

3. The Cargo Owner/Shipper

In Iowa’s agricultural economy, grain elevators, ethanol plants, and livestock operations may be liable if they:

  • Required overweight loading that violated weight limits
  • Failed to disclose hazardous cargo properties
  • Pressured carriers to expedite beyond safe limits

4. The Cargo Loading Company

Third-party loaders at Iowa grain elevators or distribution centers may be liable for improper loading under 49 CFR § 393.100. Unbalanced grain loads or improperly secured ethanol tanks cause rollovers and spills.

5. The Truck/Trailer Manufacturer

Defective brake systems, stability control failures, or fuel tank design defects can create product liability claims against manufacturers. We investigate recall notices and similar defect complaints through the NHTSA database.

6. The Parts Manufacturer

Companies that manufacture defective tires, brake components, or steering mechanisms may be liable when those parts fail on Iowa’s highways.

7. The Maintenance Company

Third-party repair shops that perform negligent brake adjustments or tire installations can be held liable for maintenance failures.

8. The Freight Broker

Brokers who arrange transportation may be liable for negligent selection of carriers with poor safety records or inadequate insurance. We check whether brokers verified CSA scores before hiring carriers to haul Iowa’s agricultural products.

9. The Truck Owner (If Different from Carrier)

In owner-operator arrangements, the individual truck owner may have separate liability for negligent entrustment or inadequate maintenance.

10. Government Entities

While sovereign immunity limits claims against government, we investigate whether Iowa DOT or Clayton County failed to:

  • Maintain safe road surfaces on rural highways
  • Provide adequate signage for known hazards
  • Properly manage construction zones on state highways

Important: Claims against Iowa government entities require specific notice procedures and shorter deadlines. Contact us immediately to preserve these claims.

The 48-Hour Rule: Why Evidence Disappears Fast

Trucking companies dispatch rapid-response teams to accident scenes within hours. Their goal: protect evidence that helps them and destroy evidence that helps you.

Critical timelines you need to know:

  • ECM/Black box data: Can be overwritten in 30 days or with new driving events
  • ELD data: Only required to be retained for 6 months under federal law
  • Dashcam footage: Often deleted within 7-14 days
  • Driver qualification files: Must be kept for 3 years after employment ends, but crucial evidence can disappear if not preserved immediately

The Spoliation Letter
Within 24-48 hours of being retained, we send formal spoliation letters to the trucking company, their insurer, and all potentially liable parties. This legal notice puts them on record that litigation is anticipated and that destruction of evidence will result in:

  • Adverse inference instructions (juries told to assume destroyed evidence was unfavorable)
  • Monetary sanctions
  • Default judgment in extreme cases

We subpoena ELD data, ECM downloads, maintenance records, driver qualification files, drug tests, and dispatch records before they can be altered or destroyed.

Catastrophic Injuries and Multi-Million Dollar Recoveries

Trucking accidents cause devastating injuries because of simple physics—80,000 pounds versus 4,000 pounds. At Attorney911, we’ve recovered multi-million dollar settlements for families dealing with:

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): $1.5 Million to $9.8 Million+

TBI occurs when the brain impacts the skull due to crash forces. Symptoms include confusion, memory loss, personality changes, and cognitive deficits. Iowa’s rural location means TBI victims may need to travel to specialized trauma centers like University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, adding to medical costs and lost wages.

Our client Chad Harris put it simply: “You are NOT a pest to them and you are NOT just some client… You are FAMILY to them.”

Spinal Cord Injuries: $4.7 Million to $25.8 Million+

Paralysis (paraplegia or quadriplegia) requires lifetime care, home modifications, and specialized vehicles. Iowa’s winter climate creates additional challenges for spinal cord injury victims who must navigate snow and ice in wheelchairs.

Amputations: $1.9 Million to $8.6 Million+

Whether traumatic (severed at scene) or surgical (due to crush injuries), amputations require prosthetics ($5,000-$50,000+ each), replacement every few years, and extensive rehabilitation. The agricultural economy in Clayton County means many victims need specialized prosthetics to return to farming or labor jobs.

As client Glenda Walker told us, we “fought for me to get every dime I deserved.”

Wrongful Death: $1.9 Million to $9.5 Million+

When a trucking accident kills a loved one, Iowa law allows surviving spouses, children, and parents to recover:

  • Lost future income and benefits
  • Loss of consortium and guidance
  • Mental anguish
  • Funeral expenses
  • Punitive damages for gross negligence

Iowa Insurance Requirements and Your Recovery

Federal law requires trucking companies to carry:

  • $750,000 minimum for non-hazardous freight
  • $1,000,000 for oil, petroleum, and large equipment
  • $5,000,000 for hazardous materials

Many carriers carry $1-5 million in coverage, significantly more than Iowa’s minimum auto insurance requirements ($20,000 per person/$40,000 per accident). However, accessing these policies requires proving the trucking company’s liability through federal regulation violations and thorough investigation.

We work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win. Our standard fee is 33.33% if settled pre-trial, and 40% if the case goes to trial. We advance all investigation costs, so you never pay out of pocket.

Frequently Asked Questions: Clayton County 18-Wheeler Accidents

1. How long do I have to file a lawsuit after a trucking accident in Clayton County, Iowa?
You have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in Iowa. For wrongful death, you have two years from the date of death. However, you should contact us immediately—evidence preservation is critical in the first 48 hours.

2. What if the truck driver claimed I was partially at fault?
Iowa uses modified comparative negligence. If you were 50% or less at fault, you can recover damages reduced by your percentage of fault. If you were 51% or more at fault, you recover nothing. We’ll gather ECM data and ELD logs to prove the trucker’s negligence and minimize any attributed fault.

3. Who can be sued in an Iowa trucking accident?
Potentially liable parties include: the driver, trucking company, cargo owner, loading company, truck manufacturer, parts manufacturer, maintenance company, freight broker, truck owner, and government entities if road conditions contributed. We investigate all ten possibilities.

4. What is an Electronic Logging Device (ELD) and why does it matter?
ELDs are federally mandated devices that record driver hours of service automatically. They prove whether the driver violated the 11-hour driving limit or 14-hour duty window. This data is objective evidence of fatigue-related negligence.

5. How much is my Clayton County trucking accident case worth?
It depends on injury severity, medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and available insurance. We’ve recovered multi-million dollar settlements for TBI, amputation, and wrongful death cases. As client Kiimarii Yup said after we resolved his case: “I lost everything… 1 year later I have gained so much in return plus a brand new truck.”

6. Do I need to pay upfront to hire Attorney911?
No. We work on contingency. You pay nothing unless we win. We advance all costs for accident reconstruction experts, medical record retrieval, and court filings.

7. What if I was injured by a grain truck during harvest season?
Agricultural trucks must follow the same federal regulations as other commercial vehicles. If the driver was fatigued, overloaded, or failed to secure the load properly, you have a claim against the driver and potentially the grain elevator or farmer who loaded the truck.

8. How do Iowa’s winter weather conditions affect my case?
Under 49 CFR § 392.14, truckers must use extreme caution in hazardous conditions. If they failed to slow down for snow, ice, or fog on I-80 or County Road X47, they violated federal law. We obtain weather records to prove conditions at the time of the crash.

9. Can I sue if the trucking company is from out of state?
Yes. With Ralph Manginello’s federal court admission and our firm’s experience in multi-state litigation, we can pursue Iowa accidents involving carriers from Texas, Illinois, or anywhere in the country. Federal trucking regulations apply nationwide.

10. What if the trucking company destroys evidence?
If they destroy evidence after receiving our spoliation letter, courts can impose sanctions, instruct juries to assume the destroyed evidence was harmful to the company, or enter default judgment. We act fast to prevent destruction and document any violations.

11. Do you handle cases for Spanish-speaking clients in Clayton County?
Yes. Associate attorney Lupe Peña is fluent in Spanish and provides direct representation without interpreters. Hablamos Español.

12. What types of damages can I recover in Iowa?
Economic damages (medical bills, lost wages, future care costs) and non-economic damages (pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life). Iowa does not cap these damages in trucking cases. Punitive damages are available for willful and wanton disregard for safety.

13. Will my case go to trial?
Most settle, but we prepare every case for trial. Insurance companies know we have the resources and federal court experience to take cases all the way, which often results in better settlement offers. Our offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont give us the infrastructure to litigate complex Iowa cases effectively.

14. What if I was injured by an ethanol tanker or livestock hauler?
These vehicles carry hazardous materials or live loads that shift. They often have $1-5 million insurance policies. We investigate whether the driver had proper hazmat endorsements (49 CFR § 383) and whether the cargo was properly secured.

15. How quickly should I call an attorney after a Clayton County trucking accident?
Immediately. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 within 24 hours if possible. The trucking company is already building their defense. We need to preserve black box data, ELD logs, and witness statements before they disappear.

Your Fight Starts Now: Call Attorney911

An 18-wheeler accident in Clayton County, Iowa, changes everything. The medical bills pile up while the trucking company’s insurance adjuster pressures you to settle for pennies on the dollar. You’re not just fighting for compensation—you’re fighting for your future, your family’s stability, and justice against a system that too often protects trucking companies over innocent victims.

At Attorney911, we’ve recovered $50 million+ for accident victims across the country. Our managing partner Ralph Manginello brings 25+ years of experience, federal court credentials, and a track record of taking on Fortune 500 companies like BP. Our associate Lupe Peña brings insider knowledge from his years in insurance defense—now he fights for you, not against you.

We know Iowa’s roads, from the busy I-80 corridor to the rural farm-to-market roads of Clayton County. We understand the unique dangers of agricultural trucking, ethanol transport, and Iowa’s brutal winters. And we know how to make trucking companies pay when they violate federal safety regulations and destroy lives.

Don’t let them win. Don’t let them run out the clock. Don’t let them destroy the evidence.

Call 1-888-ATTY-911 (888-288-9911) right now. We answer 24/7. The consultation is free. You pay nothing unless we win. And remember what our client Angel Walle said: “They solved in a couple of months what others did nothing about in two years.”

Your family deserves an attorney who treats you like family, not a file number. Your case deserves a firm with the experience to handle complex federal trucking litigation. Your future deserves a fighter who won’t back down.

Call 1-888-ATTY-911 today. Because trucking companies shouldn’t get away with it, and in Clayton County, Iowa, we’re here to make sure they don’t.

Attorney911 | The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC
Clayton County, Iowa 18-Wheeler Accident Attorneys
1-888-ATTY-911 | 888-288-9911 | (888) 288-9911
Hablamos Español – Lupe Peña, Associate Attorney

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