Floyd County Truck Accident Lawyer: Fighting for Your Family’s Future

The impact was catastrophic. On a quiet stretch of Highway 70 outside Floydada or while navigating the cotton heavy traffic on US-62, 80,000 pounds of steel slammed into your vehicle. In a single second, your life was divided into “before” and “after.” If you are reading this, you are likely in pain, overwhelmed by medical bills, and wondering how you will ever get back to the person you were before that truck changed everything.

We understand because we’ve been here before. At Attorney911, led by Ralph Manginello with over 25 years of courtroom experience, we specialize in holding massive trucking companies and corporate fleets accountable. We don’t just see a case number; we see a family in crisis. As our client Chad Harris once said, “You are NOT a pest to them and you are NOT just some client… You are FAMILY to them.” That is the standard we bring to every person hit by an 18-wheeler, a delivery van, or an oilfield hauler in Floyd County.

The clock is already ticking. While you are focusing on recovery, the trucking company has already deployed its own team of lawyers and adjusters to Floyd County. They are currently looking for ways to pay you less than you deserve. Level the playing field with a team that includes Lupe Peña, a former insurance defense attorney who knows their playbook because he used to write it. We know their tactics, and we know how to beat them.

Call Attorney911 now at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free consultation. There is no fee unless we win.

Why Trucking Accidents in Floyd County are Different

An accident involving a commercial vehicle isn’t just a “big car wreck.” It is a complex legal battle involving federal regulations, multiple insurance layers, and massive corporate defendants. Floyd County sits at a unique intersection of Texas agriculture, wind energy development, and the transit routes for the Permian Basin.

Whether it was an 18-wheeler hauling cotton modules on FM 28, a wind turbine component on a specialized oversized trailer, or a corporate delivery truck rushing through Lockney, the physics are the same. An 80,000-pound truck traveling at 65 mph needs nearly 525 feet to stop—the length of nearly two football fields. When that truck fails to stop, the human body pays the price.

Ralph Manginello has spent since 1998 taking on the world’s largest corporations, including BP during the landmark Texas City refinery litigation. We bring that same Fortune 500 litigation experience to your case here in Floyd County. We’ve recovered over $50 million for Texas families because we aren’t afraid to go head-to-head with companies like Walmart, Amazon, or Halliburton.

The Former Insurance Defense Advantage

When you fight a trucking company in Floyd County, you are really fighting their insurance carrier. These insurers use sophisticated software to undervalue your pain and suffering. Our associate attorney, Lupe Peña, provides our clients with an “unfair” advantage: he used to defend insurance companies. He understands exactly how they evaluate claims, how they train their adjusters to lowball victims, and where they hide their extra policy limits.

We use this insider knowledge to maximize your settlement. If they offer you $50,000 for a permanent back injury, Lupe knows if they actually have a $5 million policy hiding in the background. We don’t guess—we know. Llame al 1-888-ATTY-911. Hablamos Español.

The 48-Hour Evidence Emergency: why You Must Act Now

In Floyd County, evidence disappears faster than a West Texas thunderstorm. The most critical data in your case is currently held by the person who hit you. If you wait, it might be “accidentally” deleted.

• ECM/Black Box Data: Records the truck’s speed, braking, and steering in the seconds before impact. Most systems overwrite this data within 30 days.
• ELD Logs: Electronic Logging Devices prove if the driver was illegally fatigued. Under 49 CFR § 395.8, these records only have to be kept for six months.
• Dashcam Footage: Many corporate fleets use Netradyne or Lytx cameras that record 24/7. This footage is often purged within a week if not legally preserved.
• The Scene Itself: Skid marks on Floyd County roads fade under the sun and wind. Debris is cleared. Road conditions change.

We send formal “spoliation letters” within 24 hours of being hired. This legal notice forces the trucking company to preserve all evidence or face severe sanctions in a Floyd County courtroom. Don’t let them delete the proof of their negligence. Call 888-ATTY-911 today.

Complete Coverage: Every Type of Truck Accident in Floyd County

We handle every variety of commercial vehicle accident that occurs on Floyd County roads. Each has unique physics and specific federal violations.

18-Wheeler and Semi-Truck Jackknife Accidents

A jackknife happens when a truck’s trailer swings out perpendicular to the cab, sweeping across multiple lanes of US-70 or Highway 62. In Floyd County, this is often caused by a driver braking too hard on wet or gravel-strewn pavement. Empty trailers are particularly prone to this. We investigate if the driver violated 49 CFR § 392.6 by speeding for the conditions or if the brakes were improperly maintained under 49 CFR § 396.3.

Rollover Accidents on Floyd County Curves

Trucks have a high center of gravity. When a driver takes a turn too fast—perhaps at an intersection in downtown Floydada—the weight shifts, and the truck tips. Liquid cargo, like produced water or fuel, can “slosh,” creating an unpredictable handled. Rollovers often cause roof crush injuries and ejections, resulting in catastrophic traumatic brain injuries.

Underride Collisions: The Most Lethal Danger

An underride occurs when a car slides beneath the trailer of a semi-truck. These are often fatal because the trailer height matches the car’s windshield. While 49 CFR § 393.86 requires rear impact guards, many are old or poorly maintained. Side underride accidents are just as deadly. We look for lighting violations (49 CFR § 393.11) that may have made the trailer invisible at night on dark Floyd County highways.

Rear-End Collisions and Driver Fatigue

Trucking as an industry is plagued by tired drivers. Under 49 CFR Part 395, drivers are limited to 11 hours of driving, but corporate pressure often forces them to “push through.” A fatigued driver has the same reaction time as someone who is legally drunk. When an 80,000-pound truck slams into the back of your car at a stoplight in Lockney, the force is equivalent to being hit by a small building.

Wide Turn “Squeeze Play” Accidents

Trucks must swing wide to make right turns. If a driver fails to check their blind spot (the “No-Zone”), they can crush a smaller vehicle against a curb or utility pole. We’ve seen these accidents cause traumatic amputations and permanent disfigurement. If the truck lacked modern proximity sensors, we may hold the trucking company liable for failing to equip the vehicle safely.

Corporate Fleet and Delivery Van Wrecks

Floyd County residents see Amazon, FedEx, and UPS vans every day. These companies often use “independent contractor” models to shield themselves from liability. Amazon’s Delivery Service Partner (DSP) model is designed specifically to prevent you from suing Amazon directly. We know how to pierce that shield. We examine the dispatch records and delivery quotas to prove the corporate parent exercises enough control to be held responsible for your injuries.

Oilfield and Agricultural Vehicle Accidents

Floyd County is surrounded by the agriculture and energy sectors. We handle cases involving:

• Cotton Module Trucks: Often overloaded and traveling on narrow rural roads.
• Frac Sand Haulers: Pneumatic trailers that are notoriously top-heavy and prone to blowouts.
• Water Tankers: Heavy, commercial tankers moving produced water to disposal wells.
• Wind Component Transport: Massive, oversized loads that require escorts; if the escort fails their duty, they are liable too.

Who is Liable? Casting the widest Net for Your Recovery

Most firms only sue the driver. We investigate all 16 potentially liable parties to ensure we find every dollar of insurance coverage available to you.

1. The Truck Driver: For speeding, distraction, or impairment.
2. The Trucking Company: Under “respondeat superior,” they are responsible for their employee’s actions.
3. The Corporate Parent (like Walmart or Amazon): For setting unsafe delivery quotas.
4. The Cargo Owner: If the load was volatile or hazardous.
5. The Loading Company: If shifting cargo caused a rollover or jackknife.
6. The Truck Manufacturer: For design defects in the brakes or steering.
7. Parts Manufacturers: If a defective tire or component failed.
8. Maintenance Companies: For failing to inspect or repair known issues.
9. Freight Brokers: For hiring a carrier with a known bad safety record (CSA score).
10. The Truck Owner: If they leased a dangerous vehicle to a driver.
11. Oilfield Operators: For failing to maintain safe lease roads or wellsite ingress.
12. Staffing Agencies: For providing unqualified or unverified drivers.
13. Rental Companies (U-Haul/Penske): For negligent maintenance of their rental fleet.
14. Government Entities: If a known road defect in Floyd County caused the crash.
15. The Federal Government: If a USPS or military vehicle was involved (requires FTCA expertise).
16. Secondary Motorists: If another driver triggered the chain reaction.

Why this matters: A single truck may have $750,000 in primary insurance (the federal minimum for general freight under 49 CFR § 387.9). But your medical bills for a spinal injury can easily exceed $2 million. By holding the corporate parent and the freight broker accountable, we can access umbrella and excess policies that often total $10 million to $50 million.

Call (888) 288-9911 to discuss your potential defendants. Your case may be worth far more than the initial offer.

Catastrophic Injuries: We Understand the True Cost of Your Pain

A truck accident doesn’t just break bones; it breaks lives. We have secured multi-million dollar settlements for victims because we know how to present the medical reality of your trauma to a jury.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

TBIs can result from the violent coup-contrecoup motion of a truck impact. You may look “fine,” but you can’t remember your children’s birthdays, you suffer from constant migraines, and your personality has changed. Our firm has recovered settlements ranging from $1.5M to $9.8M for TBI victims. We work with neurologists and life-care planners to prove your cognitive losses.

Spinal Cord Injuries and Paralysis

When the spine is crushed in a rollover or underride, the results are permanent. A C-level injury can result in quadriplegia, requiring 24/7 nursing care. We have seen spinal settlements ranging from $4.7M to $25.8M. We don’t just calculate your current bills; we calculate the cost of a wheelchair-accessible home, adaptive vehicles, and five decades of medical supplies.

Amputation and Crush Injuries

Losing a limb is both a physical and psychological trauma. Beyond the surgery, you face the lifetime cost of high-tech prosthetics, which must be replaced every 3-5 years. Our amputation settlements often range from $1.9M to $8.6M. We also fight for “phantom limb pain” and the loss of enjoyment of life.

Internal Organ Damage

Blunt force trauma from a steering wheel or seatbelt can rupture the spleen, lacerate the liver, or cause an aortic tear. These injuries are often hidden immediately after the crash. In Floyd County, where the nearest Level 1 Trauma Center in Lubbock may be an hour away, delayed treatment can turn a survivable organ injury into a fatal one.

Wrongful Death in Floyd County

If you lost a spouse, parent, or child, no amount of money can fill that void. However, a wrongful death claim provides the financial security your family needs. We help families recover for lost future income, loss of companionship, and the mental anguish of their loss. Our wrongful death recoveries have reached as high as $9.5M.

Understanding Texas Trucking Laws

In Floyd County, your case is governed by specific Texas statutes. Waiting can be a million-dollar mistake.

• Statute of Limitations: You have exactly two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit in Texas. If you miss this deadline, you recover $0, regardless of the trucking company’s fault.
• The 51% Bar Rule: Texas follows modified comparative negligence. If a Floyd County jury finds you were 51% or more at fault for the accident, you recover nothing. If you were 20% at fault, your check is reduced by 20%. The trucking company will try to shift 51% of the blame onto you. We stop them.
• Damage Caps: Unlike some states, Texas generally does not cap pain and suffering in motor vehicle accidents. However, punitive damages (designed to punish the company) are complex and require proving “gross negligence.”

Our team includes experts who can reconstruct your accident using Floyd County road data to prove the truck driver was the one at fault. 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 take “no” for an answer from the insurance company. Call Attorney911 at 1-888-ATTY-911.

Commercial Truck Insurance: Why the Minimum is Never Enough

The FMCSA mandates minimum insurance based on what the truck is carrying:

• General Freight: $750,000
• Oil / Large Equipment: $1,000,000
• Hazardous Materials: $5,000,000 (common with oilfield tankers in the region)

While $750k sounds like a lot, it is often exhausted in the first week of an ICU stay for a catastrophic injury. This is why our investigation into “Hidden Damages” is so vital. We pursue:

• Loss of Earning Capacity: If you are a tradesman in Floyd County and can no longer lift, you haven’t just lost a few paychecks; you’ve lost 30 years of your career.
• Household Services: If you can no longer mow the lawn, cook for your family, or care for your children, the cost of hiring help is a legal damage.
• Loss of Consortium: The damage the injury has done to your marriage and your relationship with your children.

We treat your case with the same intensity as the $10 million hazing lawsuit we are currently litigating against a major university. Whether it is an oilfield corporate giant or a national retailer, we make them pay.

Floyd County Truck Accident FAQ

Q: I was hit by a Walmart truck in Floyd County. Can I sue Walmart directly?
A: Yes. Walmart operates one of the largest private fleets in the nation. Because their drivers are usually W-2 employees, Walmart is directly responsible for their negligence. Walmart is self-insured, meaning they pay from their own pocket for the first few million dollars. They will fight hard to protect their bottom line, but Ralph Manginello has gone toe-to-toe with Walmart before and knows how to force a fair settlement.

Q: An Amazon van hit me in Lockney, but they say the driver works for a different company. What do I do?
A: This is the Amazon DSP defense. They will point to a small contractor to avoid paying. However, Amazon controls the route, the speed, and uses cameras to watch the driver. We use the “right-to-control” test to prove Amazon is the true employer. Don’t let them hide behind their legal shell game.

Q: A truck tire blew out and hit my windshield on US-70. Is the trucking company liable?
A: Likely yes. Under 49 CFR § 393.75, trucking companies must maintain a certain tread depth and ensure tires are in good condition. Most blowouts are caused by using cheap retreads or failing to maintain proper tire pressure. We subpoena the maintenance records to prove the blowout was preventable.

Q: How much does a truck accident lawyer in Floyd County cost?
A: We work on a contingency fee. This means you pay absolutely nothing upfront. We pay for the investigators, the medical experts, and the accident reconstructionists. We only get paid a percentage of the final settlement or verdict. If we don’t win, you don’t owe us a dime.

Q: Who pays my medical bills while I wait for a settlement?
A: The trucking company doesn’t pay as you go—they pay a lump sum at the end. In the meantime, we can help you find medical providers through “Letters of Protection” (LOP). This allows you to get surgery or therapy now, and the doctor waits to get paid out of your settlement later. As Chavodrian Miles said in his review, “Leonor got me into the doctor the same day… amazing.”

Q: I have a pre-existing back injury. Will that ruin my truck accident case?
A: No. In Texas, we use the “Eggshell Plaintiff” doctrine. The trucking company is responsible for the aggravation of your injury. If you had a bad back but could work, and now you need a spinal fusion, the trucking company is on the hook for that change in your condition.

Your Legal Emergency Lawyers™ in Floyd County

When disaster strikes on a Floyd County road, your first call should be to your family and your doctor. Your second call must be to 888-ATTY-911.

We serve Floydada, Lockney, and the entire South Plains region. We know these roads, we know the local courts, and we know that the hard-working people of Floyd County deserve an attorney who works just as hard as they do. Ralph Manginello is a “Million Dollar Member” of the Trial Lawyers Achievement Association for a reason—he knows how to win.

As Glenda Walker said after her case settled, “They make you feel like family and even though the process may take some time, they make it feel like a breeze. They fought for me to get every dime I deserved.”

The trucking company is already building their case. It’s time you built yours. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 or visit attorney911.com for your free, no-obligation case evaluation. Hablamos Español. Llame hoy.