Fatal Truck Accidents in Melissa, Texas: What Families Need to Know After a Tragedy

You’re reading this because someone you love didn’t come home from a road that every family in Melissa drives every day. Maybe it was US-380 during the morning commute, or the stretch of FM-544 where the speed limit drops without warning, or the intersection of Melissa Road and Highway 5 where commercial trucks make tight turns from the distribution centers. Wherever it happened, the reality is the same: an 80,000-pound tractor-trailer changed everything in an instant, and now your family is facing a future you never imagined.

We’ve represented families in Collin County and across Texas for over 24 years, and we know exactly what comes next. The carrier’s lawyers have been working since the night of the crash. The evidence they control—black box data, electronic logs, dashcam footage—is disappearing every day. And the two-year clock under Texas law has already started ticking, whether you’re ready or not. This isn’t just a legal process. It’s a fight for accountability, for justice, and for the financial security your family will need in the years ahead. We’ll walk you through every step, because in Melissa, where freight traffic keeps our economy moving, these tragedies shouldn’t be treated as just another statistic.

The Reality of Truck Crashes in Melissa and Collin County

Melissa sits at the crossroads of some of Texas’s busiest freight corridors. US-380, Highway 5, and FM-544 carry a steady stream of commercial traffic—long-haul semis moving between Dallas and Sherman, delivery trucks servicing the growing residential communities, and tankers transporting fuel and chemicals to the industrial facilities along the county’s eastern edge. The Texas Department of Transportation’s Crash Records Information System (CRIS) shows that Collin County recorded 15,348 crashes in 2024 alone, with commercial vehicles involved in a disproportionate share of the most severe incidents. When a fully loaded tractor-trailer loses control on these roads—whether due to driver fatigue, mechanical failure, or a moment of distraction—the physics of the crash leave little room for survival.

The trauma load from these crashes lands at Medical City McKinney or Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Plano, where emergency teams work to stabilize victims before transferring them to Level I trauma centers like Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas or Medical City Dallas. But for families in Melissa, the distance to these facilities can mean the difference between life and death. Rural crashes in Texas are 2.66 times more likely to be fatal than urban crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), and EMS response times in Collin County’s less densely populated areas can stretch critical minutes into life-altering delays.

This isn’t theoretical. It’s the documented reality of commercial vehicle risk in our region. And when the worst happens, the legal framework Texas provides is the only structure families have to hold the responsible parties accountable.

Texas Wrongful Death and Survival Claims: What the Law Provides

Under Texas law, the death of a loved one in a commercial vehicle crash opens two distinct legal claims, each with its own statutory requirements and damages framework. These aren’t just legal technicalities—they’re the tools your family will use to rebuild after the crash.

Wrongful Death Claim (Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 71.001 et seq.)

This claim belongs to the surviving spouse, children, and parents of the deceased. Each of you holds an independent claim for the losses you’ve suffered as a result of your loved one’s death. The law recognizes that the death of a parent, spouse, or child creates financial and emotional harm that extends far beyond the immediate aftermath.

Damages in a wrongful death claim include:

• Pecuniary loss: The financial support the deceased would have provided to the family over their lifetime, including wages, benefits, and household contributions.
• Loss of companionship and society: The emotional value of the relationship—guidance for children, partnership for spouses, and the bond between parents and their adult children.
• Mental anguish: The emotional pain and suffering endured by the survivors as a result of the loss.
• Loss of inheritance: The assets the deceased would have accumulated and passed on to their heirs if they had lived a full life.

In Collin County, where the median household income is $105,000—well above the state average—these calculations take on particular weight. A family breadwinner with decades of earning potential ahead of them represents a significant financial loss, and juries in our region have historically recognized that reality in their verdicts.

Survival Claim (Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 71.021)

This claim belongs to the estate of the deceased and covers the damages the deceased would have been entitled to if they had survived the crash. It includes:

• Pain and mental anguish suffered between the time of injury and death.
• Medical expenses incurred before death.
• Funeral and burial costs.

The survival claim ensures that the defendant is held accountable for the full extent of the harm they caused—not just the death, but the suffering that preceded it.

The Two-Year Clock (Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003)

Both claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations, which begins running on the date of the fatal injury—not the date of death, not the date of the funeral, and not the date the police report is finalized. If a lawsuit isn’t filed within this window, the claim is barred forever. The carrier’s insurer knows this timeline intimately, and their strategy is built on counting on families to delay until it’s too late.

We’ve seen cases where families waited to file because they were grieving, or because they assumed the insurance company would “do the right thing.” By the time they realized the clock had run, the evidence was gone, and the carrier walked away from a viable claim. This is why we send preservation letters within 24 hours of taking a case—because the evidence disappears fast, and the law doesn’t wait for grief.

Distribution of Claims Among Family Members (§ 71.004)

Texas law distributes wrongful death claims among the surviving spouse, children, and parents as separate claimants. This means:

• A surviving spouse has their own claim for loss of consortium, pecuniary loss, and mental anguish.
• Each child has an independent claim for loss of companionship, guidance, and financial support.
• Each parent has a claim for loss of companionship and society.

A multi-fatality crash involving a family—such as a parent and two children—isn’t one case. It’s a coordinated set of statutory claims that must be filed within the two-year window or they die procedurally. The carrier’s defense team will try to treat the family as a single unit to minimize their exposure. We treat each claimant as the law requires: as an individual with their own losses, their own story, and their own right to accountability.

The Federal Regulations the Carrier Was Supposed to Follow

Commercial trucking isn’t just another industry in Texas—it’s a federally regulated safety system governed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). These rules exist to prevent exactly the kind of crash that took your loved one, and when carriers violate them, the law treats those violations as negligence per se—meaning the jury doesn’t have to decide whether the carrier was negligent. The violation itself establishes liability.

Hours of Service (49 C.F.R. Part 395)

Fatigue is the single most common—and most preventable—cause of fatal truck crashes. The FMCSR caps a property-carrying commercial driver at:

• 11 hours of driving within a 14-hour duty window, after 10 consecutive hours off duty.
• A 70-hour cap over 8 consecutive days.

These limits are enforced through electronic logging devices (ELDs), which record every minute the truck is in motion. But here’s the reality: drivers and carriers have found ways to manipulate the system. We’ve seen cases where:

• The ELD log shows the driver in “off-duty” status at the time of the crash, but the dashcam footage shows the truck moving at highway speed.
• Dispatch records pressure drivers to meet unrealistic delivery quotas, forcing them to exceed hours-of-service limits.
• Carriers ignore prior violations in the driver’s record, dispatching them again despite documented fatigue patterns.

When we take a case in Melissa, we subpoena the raw ELD data, cross-reference it with fuel receipts, toll records, and GPS data, and audit the carrier’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) scores for the Hours-of-Service BASIC category. If the driver was behind the wheel longer than the law allows, we prove it—and the carrier is liable for the consequences.

Driver Qualification (49 C.F.R. Part 391)

Before a commercial driver gets behind the wheel, the carrier is required to:

• Verify the driver’s commercial driver’s license (CDL) and medical certification.
• Conduct a background check, including prior employer references and a review of the FMCSA’s Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) report, which documents the driver’s crash and inspection history.
• Ensure the driver passes a road test and meets all federal medical standards.

If the carrier hired a driver with a history of hours-of-service violations, reckless driving, or preventable crashes, that’s negligent hiring—a direct claim against the carrier, not just the driver. We’ve seen cases where carriers hired drivers with multiple prior DUI convictions or revoked CDLs, then claimed they “didn’t know.” The law doesn’t accept ignorance as an excuse, and neither do we.

Vehicle Maintenance and Inspection (49 C.F.R. Part 396)

Commercial trucks are required to undergo pre-trip inspections before every shift and periodic maintenance at regular intervals. The carrier must keep records of these inspections for at least 12 months. Common maintenance failures we investigate include:

• Brake system failures: FMCSA data shows that 29% of all truck crashes involve brake-related issues. A single failed brake can turn an 80,000-pound truck into an uncontrollable projectile.
• Tire blowouts: Tires must have a minimum tread depth of 4/32 of an inch. Heat-stressed asphalt in Texas summers accelerates wear, and blowouts on high-speed corridors like US-380 are a documented hazard.
• Lighting and reflectivity failures: Poor visibility is a leading cause of rear-end collisions, especially in low-light conditions on rural roads like FM-544.

When we take a case, we subpoena the maintenance records, inspection reports, and repair invoices. If the carrier failed to maintain the truck, we hold them accountable for the crash.

Cargo Securement (49 C.F.R. Part 393, Subpart I)

Improperly secured cargo is a leading cause of rollovers, jackknifes, and lost-load crashes. The FMCSR requires carriers to secure loads in a way that prevents shifting, falling, or leaking during transit. For example:

• Flatbed loads must be secured with proper tie-downs, chains, and tarps to prevent shifting.
• Tanker loads must be properly sealed and labeled to prevent leaks or spills.
• Refrigerated loads must be secured to prevent cargo from shifting and destabilizing the trailer.

A crash involving a lost load isn’t just a maintenance failure—it’s a cargo securement failure, and the carrier is liable for the harm it causes.

Drug and Alcohol Testing (49 C.F.R. Part 382)

Commercial drivers are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, as well as post-accident testing within 8 hours of a crash. If the driver tests positive for alcohol or controlled substances, the case stops being about ordinary negligence. It becomes a gross negligence case under Texas law, opening the door to exemplary damages—punitive damages designed to punish the carrier for reckless conduct.

We’ve seen cases where:

• Drivers tested positive for methamphetamine, cocaine, or prescription opioids after a fatal crash.
• Carriers ignored prior positive tests and continued dispatching the driver.
• Dispatchers pressured drivers to skip mandatory testing to meet delivery deadlines.

If the driver who killed your loved one was impaired, we’ll prove it—and we’ll hold the carrier accountable for putting them behind the wheel.

The Defendants Beyond the Driver: Who Else Is Responsible?

Most families assume the driver is the only one who can be sued. But in commercial vehicle crashes, liability often extends far beyond the person behind the wheel. The carrier’s corporate structure, the freight broker, the shipper, the maintenance contractor, and even the manufacturer of a defective part can all share responsibility. Here’s who we investigate in every Melissa case:

The Motor Carrier (Trucking Company)

The carrier is liable under respondeat superior for the driver’s negligence, but we don’t stop there. We also pursue direct claims against the carrier for:

• Negligent hiring: Failing to properly vet the driver’s qualifications, medical history, or prior violations.
• Negligent training: Failing to provide adequate training on hours-of-service compliance, cargo securement, or defensive driving.
• Negligent supervision: Ignoring prior violations or dispatching drivers despite known safety risks.
• Negligent retention: Keeping a driver on the payroll after documented misconduct or preventable crashes.

In one case, we represented a family whose loved one was killed by a driver with three prior preventable crashes in the previous 12 months. The carrier knew about the pattern but continued dispatching him because “he was a good worker.” The jury agreed that was gross negligence, and the case settled for $5 million.

The Freight Broker

Brokers like C.H. Robinson, Total Quality Logistics, and Uber Freight arrange loads between shippers and carriers. Under the negligent selection theory established in Miller v. C.H. Robinson, brokers can be liable if they dispatch a load to a carrier with a documented safety record. We’ve seen cases where brokers:

• Dispatched loads to carriers with Conditional or Unsatisfactory safety ratings.
• Ignored out-of-service orders issued by the FMCSA.
• Failed to verify the carrier’s insurance coverage or operating authority.

If the broker who arranged the load that killed your loved one ignored red flags in the carrier’s safety record, they share liability.

The Shipper

Shippers who direct the loading, unloading, or scheduling of freight can be liable if their conduct contributes to the crash. For example:

• Unsafe loading: Directing the carrier to load cargo in a way that violates securement rules.
• Unrealistic scheduling: Pressuring the carrier to meet delivery deadlines that force drivers to violate hours-of-service limits.
• Hazardous materials: Failing to properly classify, package, or label hazardous cargo, leading to leaks or explosions.

In one case, we represented a family whose loved one was killed in a tanker explosion caused by improperly secured hazardous materials. The shipper had directed the carrier to load the tanker in a way that violated 49 C.F.R. Part 177, and both the carrier and the shipper were held liable.

The Maintenance Contractor

Many carriers outsource maintenance to third-party contractors. If a maintenance failure—such as a brake adjustment error or a tire inspection oversight—contributes to the crash, the contractor can be liable for negligent maintenance.

The Parts Manufacturer

If a defective part—such as a failed brake system, a cracked wheel, or a faulty steering component—causes the crash, the manufacturer can be liable under product liability laws. We’ve seen cases where:

• Tire manufacturers sold defective tires that failed at highway speeds.
• Brake manufacturers sold components that failed under normal use.
• Steering system manufacturers sold parts that caused loss of control.

The Government Entity (Texas Tort Claims Act)

If the crash was caused by a roadway defect—such as a missing guardrail, a poorly designed intersection, or inadequate signage—the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) or the county may share liability under the Texas Tort Claims Act (Chapter 101 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code). This claim has strict notice requirements—you must file a notice of claim within 6 months of the crash—and damages caps ($250,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence for municipalities). But if the roadway contributed to the crash, we pursue it.

In one case, we represented a family whose loved one was killed when a truck ran off the road and struck a utility pole because the shoulder had eroded. TxDOT had received multiple complaints about the hazard but failed to repair it. The case settled for $1.2 million, with TxDOT accepting partial liability.

The Damages Your Family Can Recover

Texas law provides a structured framework for calculating damages in wrongful death and survival claims. These aren’t just numbers on a page—they’re the resources your family will need to rebuild after the crash. Here’s what the law allows:

Economic Damages

• Past and future medical expenses: The cost of emergency care, hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation, and any future medical needs.
• Past and future lost earnings: The wages and benefits your loved one would have earned if they had lived.
• Loss of household services: The value of the services your loved one provided, such as childcare, home maintenance, and household management.
• Funeral and burial expenses: The cost of laying your loved one to rest.

Non-Economic Damages

• Pain and suffering: The physical and emotional pain your loved one endured between the time of injury and death.
• Mental anguish: The emotional distress suffered by the surviving family members.
• Loss of companionship and society: The emotional value of the relationship with your loved one.
• Disfigurement and physical impairment: If your loved one survived for a period of time but suffered permanent injuries, these damages compensate for the harm they endured.

Exemplary (Punitive) Damages

If the carrier’s conduct rises to the level of gross negligence—such as falsifying logs, ignoring prior violations, or dispatching an impaired driver—Texas law allows for exemplary damages under Chapter 41 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code. These damages are designed to punish the carrier and deter future misconduct.

For example:

• In a case where a driver tested positive for methamphetamine after a fatal crash, the jury awarded $10 million in exemplary damages.
• In a case where a carrier ignored multiple prior hours-of-service violations, the jury awarded $7.5 million in exemplary damages.

Exemplary damages are not capped when the underlying conduct is a felony, such as intoxication manslaughter or criminally negligent homicide.

The Carrier’s Defense Playbook—and How We Counter It

Insurance companies follow a predictable playbook in fatal truck crash cases. They know the tactics that work, and they deploy them early. Here’s what you’ll hear from the adjuster—and how we counter it:

Tactic 1: The Quick Lowball Offer

What they do: The adjuster calls within days of the crash with a “generous” offer—usually a fraction of what the case is worth. They’ll say things like, “We want to take care of you quickly” or “This is our best offer, and it won’t get better.”

How we counter it: First offers are designed to be accepted before you know the full extent of your damages. We never advise a client to sign a release in the first 96 hours. Instead, we calculate the full value of your claim—including future medical needs, lost earning capacity, and the emotional toll on your family—before responding.

Tactic 2: The Recorded Statement Trap

What they do: The adjuster asks for a “quick recorded statement for our files.” They’ll ask questions like, “How are you feeling?” or “Do you think the crash was your fault?”—designed to make you minimize your injuries or admit fault.

How we counter it: That statement will be used against you later. Never give a recorded statement without your attorney present. We handle all communications with the insurance company so you don’t have to.

Tactic 3: Comparative Negligence

What they do: They’ll argue that your loved one was partially at fault—maybe they were “speeding” or “not paying attention.” Under Texas’s modified comparative negligence rule, if your loved one was 51% or more at fault, you recover nothing. If they were 50% or less at fault, your recovery is reduced by their percentage of fault.

How we counter it: We investigate the crash independently, using accident reconstruction experts, ELD data, and dashcam footage to prove where fault actually lies. In one case, the carrier claimed our client’s loved one was 70% at fault for a rear-end collision. We proved the truck driver was 100% at fault for following too closely, and the case settled for $3.8 million.

Tactic 4: The Pre-Existing Condition Defense

What they do: They’ll argue that your loved one’s injuries or death were caused by a pre-existing condition, not the crash. For example, “Your husband had a bad back before the crash, so his death wasn’t our fault.”

How we counter it: The eggshell skull doctrine says the defendant takes the victim as they find them. If the crash worsened a pre-existing condition, the carrier is liable for the aggravation. We work with medical experts to prove the link between the crash and your loved one’s injuries.

Tactic 5: The Delayed Treatment Defense

What they do: They’ll argue that if your loved one didn’t seek medical treatment immediately, their injuries weren’t serious. For example, “If your wife was really hurt, why didn’t she go to the hospital right away?”

How we counter it: Adrenaline masks pain. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can take days or weeks to manifest. Whiplash and soft-tissue injuries often surface after the initial shock wears off. We document the medical timeline to prove the connection between the crash and your loved one’s injuries.

Tactic 6: Spoliation (Evidence Destruction)

What they do: They don’t announce this—they just do it. ELD data, dashcam footage, dispatch records, and maintenance logs “disappear” before we can subpoena them.

How we counter it: We send preservation letters within 24 hours of taking a case, putting the carrier on notice that spoliation will be argued—and an adverse inference charge sought—if any evidence disappears. By the time the defense files its answer, the record is locked.

Tactic 7: The Independent Medical Examiner (IME) Mill

What they do: They send your loved one to a doctor of their choosing—one who has a pattern of finding plaintiffs “not as injured as they claim.”

How we counter it: Lupe Peña, our associate attorney, hired these doctors when he worked for insurance defense firms. He knows the panel. We counter with treating physicians and independent experts the carrier can’t impeach.

Tactic 8: Surveillance

What they do: Investigators photograph your loved one doing anything that looks “normal”—walking to the mailbox, carrying groceries, playing with their kids.

How we counter it: Lupe’s insider perspective applies here too. Insurers take innocent activity out of context, freezing one frame and ignoring the ten minutes of struggling before and after. We expose this in deposition.

Tactic 9: Delay Tactics

What they do: They drag the case past the statute of limitations, exhaust your resources, and force a low settlement out of financial desperation.

How we counter it: We file lawsuit early to force discovery. We set depositions. We make the carrier carry the cost of delay.

Tactic 10: Drowning You in Paperwork

What they do: They bury you in massive discovery requests designed to overwhelm you.

How we counter it: We staff the case appropriately and use motion practice to limit overbroad discovery while preserving every record we need.

The Evidence Preservation Timeline: What Disappears and When

Evidence in commercial vehicle cases has a half-life measured in days. Here’s what’s at risk—and what we do to lock it down:

Within 24 hours of taking your case, we send preservation letters to:

• The motor carrier
• The freight broker
• The shipper
• Any third-party telematics provider

The letter identifies every piece of evidence we need to preserve—ELD data, dashcam footage, dispatch records, maintenance logs, driver qualification files, prior preventability determinations, post-accident drug screens, and any Form MCS-90 endorsement on the policy. We put the carrier on notice that spoliation will be argued—and an adverse inference charge sought—if any of it disappears.

Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Melissa Case

Most personal injury firms treat truck crashes like any other car accident. They file a claim against the driver, negotiate with the insurance company, and call it a day. We don’t. Here’s what sets us apart:

1. We Sue Trucking Companies, Not Just Drivers

We don’t stop at the driver. We sue the carrier, the broker, the shipper, the maintenance contractor, the parts manufacturer, and the corporate parent—every party whose conduct contributed to the crash. In one case, we represented a family whose loved one was killed by a driver with three prior DUI convictions. The carrier had hired him anyway. We didn’t just sue the driver—we sued the carrier for negligent hiring, the broker for negligent selection, and the shipper for unsafe loading. The case settled for $5 million.

2. We Know the Federal Regulations Cold

Most personal injury lawyers have never read 49 C.F.R. Parts 390 through 399. We have. We know how to audit ELD data, cross-reference dispatch records, and identify hours-of-service violations. We know how to subpoena maintenance logs, driver qualification files, and prior preventability determinations. And we know how to use those violations to prove negligence per se under Texas law.

3. We Have an Insurance Defense Insider on Our Team

Lupe Peña, our associate attorney, spent years working for national insurance defense firms. He knows how adjusters value claims, how they deploy surveillance, and how they select IME doctors. He knows the Colossus algorithm that sets the initial offer, and he knows how to push the value past the software’s ceiling. His insider perspective is your unfair advantage.

4. We’ve Handled Some of the Most Complex Trucking Cases in Texas

• $5+ million settlement for a client who suffered a traumatic brain injury with vision loss when a log dropped on him at a logging site.
• $3.8+ million settlement for a client whose leg was injured in a car accident, leading to a partial amputation due to staff infections during treatment.
• Multi-million dollar recoveries in wrongful death cases involving trucking-related fatalities.
• Involvement in BP Texas City Refinery explosion litigation, one of the few firms in Texas to participate in the aftermath of the 2005 disaster that killed 15 workers.

5. We’re Trial Lawyers, Not Settlement Mills

Most personal injury firms settle 98% of their cases without ever filing a lawsuit. We don’t. We prepare every case as if it’s going to trial, because that’s the only way to negotiate from a position of strength. If the carrier won’t offer a fair settlement, we take them to court—and we win.

6. We Speak Spanish Fluently

Collin County’s Hispanic population is growing rapidly, and we’re proud to serve Spanish-speaking families in their preferred language. Lupe Peña is fluent in Spanish, and our staff includes bilingual team members who can assist with translation and communication. No interpreters needed.

7. We’re Available 24/7

When you call 1-888-ATTY-911, you’ll speak to a live staff member—not an answering service. We’re here when you need us, day or night.

What Happens Next: The Attorney 911 Process

When you call us, here’s what we do:

Phase 1: Immediate Response (0–72 Hours)

• Send preservation letters to the carrier, broker, shipper, and any third-party telematics provider.
• Deploy an accident reconstruction expert to the scene if needed.
• Obtain the police crash report and review it for inconsistencies.
• Photograph your loved one’s injuries with medical documentation.
• Photograph all vehicles before they’re repaired or scrapped.
• Identify all potentially liable parties (driver, carrier, broker, shipper, manufacturer, government entity).

Phase 2: Evidence Gathering (Days 1–30)

• Subpoena ELD and black-box data downloads to audit hours-of-service compliance.
• Request the driver’s paper log books (backup documentation).
• Obtain the complete Driver Qualification File from the carrier.
• Request all truck maintenance and inspection records.
• Obtain the carrier’s CSA safety scores and inspection history.
• Order the driver’s complete Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Subpoena the driver’s cell phone records.
• Obtain dispatch records and delivery schedules.
• Pull surveillance footage from businesses near the scene before it’s auto-deleted.

Phase 3: Expert Analysis

• Accident reconstruction specialist creates a crash analysis to determine speed, braking, and impact forces.
• Medical experts establish the link between the crash and your loved one’s injuries or death.
• Vocational experts calculate lost earning capacity.
• Economic experts determine the present value of all damages.
• Life-care planners develop detailed care plans for catastrophic injuries.
• FMCSA regulation experts identify all violations and their legal implications.

Phase 4: Litigation Strategy

• File a lawsuit before the two-year statute of limitations expires.
• Pursue full discovery against all potentially liable parties.
• Depose the truck driver, dispatcher, safety manager, and maintenance personnel.
• Build the case for trial while negotiating settlement from a position of strength.
• Prepare every case as if going to trial—because that creates negotiating strength.

The Two-Year Clock Is Ticking

Texas law gives you two years from the date of the fatal injury to file a wrongful death lawsuit. That clock started the day of the crash—not the day of the funeral, not the day the police report was finalized, and not the day you felt ready to think about a lawyer. The carrier’s insurer knows this timeline, and their strategy is built on counting on families to delay until it’s too late.

We’ve seen families lose viable claims because they waited “just a little longer” to file. By the time they realized the clock had run, the evidence was gone, and the carrier walked away. Don’t let that happen to your family.

Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for a Free Case Evaluation

We know you’re grieving. We know you’re overwhelmed. And we know you didn’t ask for any of this. But the law doesn’t wait, and the evidence is disappearing every day. Call us now at 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911) for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. In just 15 minutes, we’ll tell you:

• What your case may be worth.
• Who we can hold accountable.
• What evidence we need to preserve immediately.
• How we’ll fight for your family.

There’s no fee unless we recover compensation for you. And you may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses.

You don’t have to go through this alone. We’re here to carry the weight for you.

Para las familias hispanohablantes de Melissa:

Sabemos que enfrentar el sistema legal después de un accidente fatal con un camión de carga puede ser abrumador, especialmente cuando la compañía transportista y su aseguradora se comunican en inglés y con un equipo de abogados que conoce cada táctica de demora. Nuestro despacho atiende a las familias en español, desde la primera llamada hasta la última audiencia en el tribunal del condado donde se presente el caso.

El Código de Práctica Civil y Remedios de Texas, Sección 16.003, otorga dos años desde la fecha de la lesión fatal para presentar una demanda por homicidio culposo. El reloj no se detiene mientras la familia está de luto. Hablamos español. Lupe Peña maneja su caso personalmente. Su estatus migratorio no importa—usted tiene derechos.

Llame ahora al 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911). La evidencia desaparece cada día. No espere.