San Patricio County Truck Accident and Commercial Vehicle Attorneys

The impact of an 80,000-pound commercial truck is not just a collision; it is a life-altering event that changes your family’s trajectory in a matter of seconds. Whether you were traveling south on I-37 toward Corpus Christi or navigating the busy intersections of Highway 181 in Portland, a wreck with a semi-truck or delivery van is unlike any other vehicle accident. These machines carry enough kinetic energy to crush steel and shatter lives, and the companies that operate them often value their delivery schedules more than the residents of San Patricio County.

At Attorney911, led by our managing partner Ralph Manginello, we have spent more than 25 years fighting these corporate giants. Since 1998, Ralph Manginello has been a relentless advocate for the injured, bringing federal court admission in the Southern District of Texas to the table for every client. We understand that after a truck accident in San Patricio County, you aren’t just looking for a settlement—you are looking for a way to put your life back together.

Our team offers a unique advantage that most San Patricio County firms cannot match. Our associate attorney, Lupe Peña, brings a history of working in insurance defense. He spent years on the other side, learning the specific playbook that trucking insurance companies use to deny, delay, and minimize claims. Today, Lupe Peña uses that insider knowledge to fight for you. He knows how adjusters are trained to bait victims into making recorded statements that hurt their cases, and he knows how to counter those tactics from day one.

In San Patricio County, the stakes are incredibly high. With the massive industrial growth near Gregory and Portland, including the Gulf Coast Growth Ventures facility, our local roads are shared with a constant stream of heavy equipment, dump trucks, and 18-wheelers. If you or a loved one has been hurt, don’t wait for the evidence to disappear. The trucking company already has a team of investigators building a defense against you. Call us 24/7 at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, no-obligation consultation.

Why 48 Hours is Critical for San Patricio County Trucking Wrecks

In the aftermath of a catastrophic crash on a road like Highway 77 or FM 1069, the clock is ticking against you. Evidence in a commercial trucking case is remarkably fragile. While your car may be sitting in an impound lot in Sinton or Odem, the truck’s internal data is at risk of being lost.

Every modern commercial truck is equipped with an Engine Control Module (ECM) and an Electronic Logging Device (ELD). This data is often called the “black box” of the trucking industry. It records your speed at impact, when the brakes were applied, and whether the driver shifted gears. However, this data can be overwritten in as little as 30 days of normal driving operations. If the truck is put back on the road before the data is preserved, the most important evidence in your case could vanish.

When you hire Ralph Manginello and the team at Attorney911, we move with extreme urgency. Within 24 to 48 hours of being retained, we send a formal spoliation letter to the trucking company and their insurer. This is a legal demand that they must preserve all evidence related to the crash—including the black box data, dashcam footage, and the driver’s cell phone records. If they destroy evidence after receiving our letter, we can pursue severe sanctions against them in court.

We’ve seen what happens when families wait. Trucking companies are notorious for “losing” logs or “accidentally” overwriting data. Since 1998, Ralph Manginello has ensured that San Patricio County families have a fighter who secures the evidence before the corporate cover-up begins. As our client Chad Harris said, “You are NOT just some client… You are FAMILY to them.” We treat your crisis with the urgency it deserves.

Understanding FMCSA Regulations: How We Prove Negligence

Operating an 18-wheeler is not a right; it is a privilege governed by strict federal laws. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) sets the standards for every commercial vehicle traveling through San Patricio County. These regulations, found in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR), are the foundation of our negligence cases.

When a truck slams into your vehicle on a road such as SH-35, our first step is to identify which federal rules were broken.

49 CFR Part 395: Hours of Service (HOS)

Fatigue is the silent killer on South Texas roads. Drivers often push themselves past legal limits to meet delivery windows at the Port of Corpus Christi or regional distribution centers. Federal law generally limits drivers to 11 hours of driving after 10 consecutive hours off duty. If a driver was on their 14th hour of a shift when they hit you in San Patricio County, the company is liable for that violation. We use ELD data to prove when logs have been falsified to hide illegal driving time.

49 CFR Part 391: Driver Qualification

The company has a duty to ensure their drivers are fit for the road. This means checking their driving history for DWI convictions, medical conditions like sleep apnea, and proper CDL certifications. If a trucking company put an unqualified driver behind the wheel who then caused a wreck in Mathis or Aransas Pass, that is a case of negligent hiring. Ralph Manginello has 25+ years of experience digging into Driver Qualification Files to find the red flags that the company ignored.

49 CFR Part 396: Inspection and Maintenance

A blowout on I-37 or a brake failure on Highway 181 isn’t just an “accident”—it’s often a failure of maintenance. Under Part 396, every truck must be systematically inspected and maintained. Drivers are required to perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections. If the maintenance records show that the brakes were worn or a tire was balding and the company sent the truck out anyway, they are directly responsible for the mechanical failure that caused your injuries.

With Lupe Peña’s background in insurance defense, we know how companies try to hide these violations. They will argue that the violation was minor or had nothing to do with the crash. We know otherwise. FMCSA violations are the proof that a company prioritized profit over the lives of San Patricio County residents. If you believe a truck violated safety rules, call us at 888-ATTY-911 and let us investigate.

Common Truck Accident Types in San Patricio County

The geography of San Patricio County creates unique risks for truck accidents. From the industrial corridors of Portland to the agricultural routes near Taft, different roads lead to different types of catastrophic collisions.

Jackknife Accidents on I-37

A jackknife occurs when a truck’s drive wheels lock up, causing the trailer to swing out at an angle like a folding knife. This often happens on high-speed routes like I-37 during sudden rainstorms or when a driver brakes too hard on a curve. A jackknifing trailer can sweep across three lanes of traffic, leaving San Patricio County drivers with nowhere to go. These accidents are often linked to violations of 49 CFR § 393.48 regarding brake system maintenance.

Rollover Crashes on Highway 181

San Patricio County is often hit with high crosswinds from the Gulf. When a truck is speeding or carrying an uneven load, these winds can cause a rollover. Rollovers are particularly common on the ramps and curves near Portland and the Harbor Bridge approach. These incidents frequently cause roof crush injuries and ejections. Physics explains that a high center of gravity plus excessive speed is a formula for disaster.

Underride Collisions

Perhaps the most terrifying type of wreck, an underride occurs when a passenger car slides underneath the trailer of an 18-wheeler. These often happen at night in rural areas of the county where visibility is low or trailers lack proper reflective tape. The height mismatch means the car’s safety features—like crumple zones and airbags—are bypassed, often leading to decapitation or severe TBI. Federal law requires rear impact guards (49 CFR § 393.86), but many older trailers have weak or damaged guards that fail on impact.

Wide Turn “Squeeze” Wrecks

In towns like Sinton and Aransas Pass, trucks must navigate narrow local streets. A driver who doesn’t check their blind spots or swings too wide for a right turn can “squeeze” a passenger vehicle against the curb. These low-speed accidents still cause massive property damage and significant orthopedic injuries due to the sheer crushing force of the truck’s weight.

San Patricio County Oilfield Vehicle Accidents

While the Eagle Ford Shale is north of us, San Patricio County serves as a major logistical hub for the oil and gas industry. We see a high volume of water trucks, frac sand haulers, and crude tankers. These vehicles are often operated by fatigued drivers working 14-hour shifts. Sand trucks are notoriously prone to tire blowouts and rollovers because they are frequently overloaded. If you were hit by an oilfield truck, you aren’t just dealing with FMCSA rules; you may also be looking at OSHA workplace safety violations.

Liable Parties: Who is Responsible for Your Wreck?

One of the reasons it is critical to hire an attorney with Ralph Manginello’s 25+ years of experience is that multiple parties are often responsible for a single truck wreck. Most people think they only sue the driver, but the driver’s insurance is rarely enough to cover a multi-million dollar catastrophic injury.

We leave no stone unturned in San Patricio County cases. Potentially liable parties include:

The Driver: For speeding, distraction, or driving while fatigued.
The Trucking Company (Carrier): For negligent hiring, training, and forcing HOS violations.
The Cargo Loader: If the load was unbalanced or improperly secured, leading to a rollover.
The Shipping Company: Like Walmart or Amazon, if they exercised direct control over the driver’s route and schedule.
The Maintenance Provider: If a third-party shop failed to fix a known brake or steering defect.
The Manufacturer: If a defective part—like a tire or a steering column—failed during operation.
The Broker: If a logistics company hired an unsafe carrier with a history of FMCSA failures.

By identifying every liable party, we can “stack” insurance policies. As we move into litigation, we look for every source of recovery to ensure you receive the maximum compensation possible. Our firm has recovered over $50 million for Texas families because we aren’t afraid to go after the biggest corporate parents, including Fortune 500 companies.

Catastrophic Injuries and the Cost of Recovery

When 80,000 pounds of steel hits a 4,000-pound passenger car, the human body suffers in predictable, devastating ways. In San Patricio County, victims are often transported to the Level I trauma centers in nearby Corpus Christi. The medical bills alone for these injuries can bankrupt a family within weeks.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

TBIs range from concussions to permanent cognitive loss. Even a “mild” brain injury can cause headaches, personality changes, and inability to focus at work. Severe TBIs require life-long care. At Attorney911, we have recovered settlements for TBI victims ranging from $1.5 million to nearly $10 million.

Spinal Cord Injuries and Paralysis

A crushed vertebra can change your reality in an instant. Whether it is paraplegia or quadriplegia, the cost of home modifications, specialized vehicles, and 24/7 nursing care is staggering. We work with life-care planners to calculate the true cost of your injury over your entire lifetime. Settlements for these cases often reach the $5M to $25M range.

Amputations and Crush Injuries

Losing a limb in a wreck on a road like SH-188 is a physical and psychological trauma. We ensured one car accident victim received a $3.8 million settlement after a medical complication from their injuries led to an amputation. We fight for the cost of the best prosthetic technology and the rehabilitation you need to regain your independence.

Wrongful Death

If you lost a spouse, parent, or child in a San Patricio County truck wreck, no amount of money can bring them back. However, a wrongful death claim provides the financial security your family needs to survive the loss of income. We have secured millions for families in wrongful death cases, ensuring that the negligent company pays for the holes they left in our community.

As client Kiimarii Yup shared, “I lost everything… 1 year later I have gained so much in return plus a brand new truck.” While money isn’t everything, it is the only way the law has to hold companies accountable for the physical damage they cause.

Dealing with Insurance Corporations after a San Patricio County Wreck

The trucking company that hit you likely has a “rapid response team.” Within hours of a crash in Portland or Sinton, their corporate lawyers and adjusters are already on the scene, coaching the driver and securing evidence for their defense.

They will try to call you while you are still in the hospital. They might offer a “quick settlement” of $50,000 or $100,000. To a family facing immediate medical bills, this looks like a lot of money. The reality? Accepting that money means signing away your right to sue forever. If you find out two months later that you need a $200,000 spinal surgery, that money is gone, and you’re on your own.

This is where Lupe Peña’s insurance defense background protects you. He knows that insurance companies use Colossus and other software to devalue human suffering. He knows they look for “gaps in treatment” to claim you aren’t really hurt. We counteract these tactics by ensuring you see the right specialists immediately and documenting every symptom from day one.

In Texas, we have a modified comparative negligence law with a 51% bar. This means that if the insurance company can trick you into admitting you were at fault, or if they can prove you were 51% responsible for the crash, you recover NOTHING. They will fight to shift the blame to you. We fight back with the objective data from the truck’s black box to prove the driver was the negligent party.

Corporate Fleet Accidents: Amazon, Walmart, and Beyond

San Patricio County is a major thoroughfare for national delivery fleets. Whether it’s a Walmart truck coming from the regional distribution center or an Amazon van delivering packages in Portland, these corporate giants have unique legal structures designed to protect them from liability.

Amazon, for example, often uses “Delivery Service Partners” (DSPs). When a van hits you, Amazon will claim the driver doesn’t work for them—they work for a small local LLC. But Amazon controls the routes, the uniforms, and the camera systems inside those vans. We know how to pierce that corporate shield and hold the parent company accountable.

Similarly, we have litigated against Walmart, FedEx, UPS, and Coca-Cola. These companies are often self-insured, meaning they pay the first several million dollars of a claim out of their own pockets. Because it’s their money on the line, they fight even harder. You need a San Patricio County attorney who has successfully gone toe-to-toe with these Fortune 500 defendants. Ralph Manginello has that track record.

Oilfield Truck Accidents in the Coastal Bend

The growth of the energy sector around the Port of Corpus Christi has brought a new level of danger to San Patricio County roads. Heavy water trucks and sand haulers are a constant presence. These vehicles are often 10% to 20% overweight, which significantly increases their stopping distance and makes them prone to tire failure.

If your accident involved an oilfield vehicle, we look into:

Journey Management Plans: Did the company plan the route to avoid school zones and busy intersections?
Drug and Alcohol Testing: Post-accident testing is required by 49 CFR Part 382. We ensure these tests were done correctly.
OSHA Records: We look for a pattern of safety violations at the wellsite or loading facility.

Ralph Manginello’s experience in the BP Texas City refinery litigation gives our firm a deep understanding of energy sector negligence. Whether you were hit by a Halliburton pump truck or a local contractor’s water hull, we understand the industrial pressure that causes these crashes.

Seeking Maximum Damages in San Patricio County

Federal law requires trucking companies to carry significant insurance. While a standard car policy in Texas might only be $30,000, 18-wheelers carrying general freight must have at least $750,000. Trucks carrying hazardous materials must carry at least $5 million.

When we file a lawsuit in San Patricio County, we seek every category of damage allowed under Texas law:

Economic Damages: Past and future medical bills, lost wages, and loss of earning capacity.
Non-Economic Damages: Pain and suffering, mental anguish, physical impairment, and loss of consortium for your spouse.
Punitive Damages: If the trucking company acted with gross negligence or malice—such as knowingly keeping a driver with 5 prior DWIs on the road—we can ask the jury to punish the company with additional damages.

The trend of “nuclear verdicts” shows that juries are tired of trucking companies cutting corners. Recent verdicts in Texas have reached $35 million, $90 million, and even hundreds of millions in cases of extreme corporate negligence. While no one can guarantee an outcome, having a firm that prepares every case for trial is the only way to force insurance companies to pay what you are truly owed.

Frequently Asked Questions for San Patricio County Trucking Victims

How long do I have to file a claim in San Patricio County?

In Texas, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally two years from the date of the accident. However, in trucking cases, you cannot afford to wait. Evidence like black box data and dashcam footage disappears in weeks, not years. If a government vehicle (like a city-owned dump truck) was involved, the notice deadlines can be as short as six months.

Can I afford a lawyer after a truck wreck?

Yes. At Attorney911, we operate on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay nothing upfront and nothing out of pocket. We only get paid if we win your case. We advance all the costs of investigators, accident reconstruction experts, and medical witnesses. If we don’t recover for you, you don’t owe us an attorney fee.

What if I was partially at fault for the crash?

Under Texas modified comparative negligence rules, you can still recover damages as long as you are not 51% or more at fault. Your total recovery will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if a jury finds you were 10% responsible and awarded $1,000,000, you would receive $900,000. Our job is to minimize your fault by proving the truck driver’s violations.

What information should I get at the scene of a truck wreck in Portland or Sinton?

If you are physically able, get photos of the truck’s DOT number (on the cab door), the trailer’s license plate, and the name of the company on the side of the truck. Take photos of the skid marks and the position of the vehicles before they are moved. This evidence is the foundation of your future claim.

The truck driver was an “independent contractor.” Does that mean I can’t sue the company?

Trucking companies use the “independent contractor” label to try to escape liability. However, federal law and Texas agency law often view these drivers as employees if the company controlled their routes, equipment, or schedules. We have successfully defeated this defense many times to reach the larger insurance policies.

Should I hire a local San Patricio County attorney or a big city firm?

You need an attorney who understands the local courts in Sinton and Gregory but has the firepower and federal experience of a major litigation firm. Ralph Manginello brings that balance. We know our San Patricio County roads, and we aren’t intimidated by the corporate lawyers from Dallas or Houston who will fly in to defend the trucking company.

Our Dedication to the San Patricio County Community

We understand the specific character of San Patricio County. We know that our residents are hardworking people who often work in the industries that rely on these trucks. We aren’t here to shut down the trucking industry; we’re here to make it safe for our families. When companies ignore the FMCSA rules, they aren’t just being “unlucky”—they are being reckless with the lives of our neighbors.

Ralph Manginello’s commitment to his clients has built a 4.9-star reputation with over 250 reviews. As Ernest Cano said, “Mr. Manginello and his firm are first class. Will fight tooth and nail for you.” We bring that same “fight tooth and nail” energy to every San Patricio County case. From Aransas Pass to Mathis and everywhere in between, we are your legal first responders.

If you are hurting, if you are grieving, or if you are just overwhelmed by the insurance adjusters calling your phone, take a deep breath. You do not have to handle this alone. Our firm is ready to step in, secure the evidence, and start the fight for your recovery.

Hablamos Español. Si usted o un ser querido ha sido herido en un accidente con un camión de 18 ruedas en el condado de San Patricio, llame a Lupe Peña al 1-888-ATTY-911 para una consulta gratuita. Estamos aquí para proteger sus derechos y asegurar el futuro de su familia.

Legal Advocacy Against Aggressive Adjusters

Insurance companies have a system to pay you less. We have a system to win. Our process involves hiring independent accident reconstructionists who are often engineers. They calculate the speed of the truck at the time of the impact on Hwy 181 or I-37 and can recreate the crash using computer animations for a jury. This high-tech approach, combined with Ralph Manginello’s 25+ years in the courtroom, makes it impossible for the insurance company to lie about what happened.

Don’t let a trucking company’s legal team dictate your future. They want you to feel small and powerless. But in a San Patricio County courtroom, the law is on your side—provided you have the right team to prove the facts.

Contact Attorney911 today. We are available 24/7 because your legal emergency doesn’t wait for business hours. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911) now to schedule your free consultation. Whether you are in Sinton, Portland, Taft, or Odem, let us start working for you today. Remember: no fee unless we win.

The Physical Realities of Commercial Wrecks in the Coastal Bend

The Coastal Bend’s unique roads, from the wide lanes of Hwy 181 to the FM roads that support our agricultural and petrochemical industries, were never meant to be a playground for reckless corporate fleets. When a massive truck driver fails to respect these roads, the consequences are always physical.

We see cases involving:

Chest and Abdominal Trauma: From high-force seatbelt loading or steering wheel impact.
Pelvic Fractures: Common in T-bone or side-impact collisions in urban areas.
Degloving Injuries: Where the skin is torn away from the underlying tissue, common in pedestrian or motorcyclist truck strikes.
Internal Bleeding: Which can be fatal if not identified in the “golden hour” after a crash.

Because Ralph Manginello has been litigating since 1998, he has a massive network of medical experts who can explain these injuries to a jury in San Patricio County. We don’t just say you’re hurt; we prove it with the medical science of trauma.

Final Word: Taking Action for Your Family

A truck accident is a moment of chaos, but your legal response should be one of order and strength. From the moment you call 1-888-ATTY-911, the burden shifts from your shoulders to ours. We handle the paperwork, the investigators, the adjusters, and the corporate lawyers. Your job is to focus on healing.

San Patricio County is our home, and we are proud to protect its residents from corporate negligence. Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña are ready to take your call. Don’t let the trucking company win by default. Call now and get the fighter your family deserves.

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Expanded Discussion on FMCSA Maintenance Violations in San Patricio County

In many of the cases we handle involving San Patricio County trucking corridors, mechanical failure is the underlying cause. While the driver may have been the one steering the vehicle, the company’s maintenance rituals—or lack thereof—made the wreck inevitable.

49 CFR Part 393: Brake System Requirements

Brake problems are found in 29% of all large truck crashes. Under Part 393, air brake systems must be in perfect adjustment. In San Patricio County, where trucks are often decelerating from 75 mph on I-37 into slower-moving traffic or approaching the SH-35 turn, functional brakes are a matter of survival. If a trucking company skipped its required brake adjustments to keep the truck moving, they are liable. We check the slack adjusters and the brake drums ourselves to find the evidence the police might miss.

49 CFR Part 393.75: Tire Integrity

San Patricio County heat is brutal, and it causes tire temperatures to skyrocket. Fed-regs require a minimum tread depth of 4/32 inch for steer tires. Many companies use “retreads” on their trailers to save money. When a retread fails at high speed on US-77, the heavy rubber debris can smash through the windshield of a car behind it, causing a secondary crash. We examine the tire remnants to determine if a blowout was caused by heat, over-loading, or simply using a tire that was past its expiration date.

49 CFR Part 393.11: Lighting and Reflectors

Many of the most fatal truck wrecks in rural San Patricio County parishes happen at night or in Gulf Coast fog. If a truck is broken down on the shoulder of Highway 181 or turning across a dark intersection and its reflective tape is worn or its lights are out, it is invisible to drivers until it’s too late. We check compliance with lighting requirements in every nighttime crash.

Ralph Manginello’s decades of experience have taught us that trucking companies view these regulations as “suggestions” rather than laws. We use the law to hold them accountable to every San Patricio County victim. Call us at (888) 288-9911 for a complete evaluation of the regulatory failures in your case.

Case Result Insight from Attorney911

While every case is different, our firm’s history of results gives our clients confidence.

$5+ Million: For a traumatic brain injury and vision loss case.
$3.8+ Million: For an amputation resulting from accident-related complications.
$2.5+ Million: Recovered for a commercial trucking crash.
$2+ Million: Result for a maritime and industrial offshore injury.

These numbers are a testament to our firm’s willingness to invest heavily in your case. We don’t take easy settlements. We calculate the maximum value and push until the insurance companies realize we aren’t going away. As Glenda Walker told us, “They fought for me to get every dime I deserved.”

San Patricio County Area Trucking Corridors and Hazards

If you live in or travel through San Patricio County, you know the specific bottlenecks:

Hwy 181 and I-37 Interchange: A high-speed convergance where lane changes and truck blind spots collide.
US-77 through Sinton: Heavy freight traffic headed north from the border, often mixed with local farm equipment.
Hwy 35 toward Aransas Pass: A narrow route with frequent turns and industrial traffic from the ship channel.
SH-361 through Aransas Pass: Coastal winds and tourism traffic mixing with commercial vehicles.

In each of these locations, our local knowledge is an asset. We understand exactly how the traffic flows and where companies are most likely to cut corners on safety rules. Whether your wreck happened in Gregory, Portland, Taft, or Odem, we know the terrain.

Deep Dive: The Impact of Traumatic Brain Injuries

A TBI isn’t just a physical wound; it is a fundamental change to who you are. We have observed that many San Patricio County victims feel “fine” initially, only to find that two weeks later, they can’t remember their children’s middle names or they have become prone to explosive anger.

Under Ralph Manginello’s leadership, our firm works with some of the best neurologists and neuropsychologists in Texas to document cognitive deficits. A brain injury can end a career. If you are a professional, a technician, or a driver who can no longer perform complex tasks, you have lost hundreds of thousands in lifetime earnings. We ensure the jury sees the full economic weight of that loss.

The Strategy of Fighting Corporate Fleet Giants

Amazon, Walmart, and the major oil companies that contract through San Patricio County facilities are not like individual drivers. They use “Self-Insured Retentions” (SIRs). This means the first $1M or $5M comes out of the company’s ledger, not an insurance policy.

Because it’s their own money, they have a massive incentive to hide data. We counter this by subpoenaing:

In-Cab Monitoring Data: Systems like Netradyne score drivers on distraction and hard braking.
GPS Telematics: Showing exactly where the truck was and if the driver was speeding between stops.
Dispatch Communications: Proving the dispatcher was pushing the driver to violate safety rules.

Lupe Peña’s history fighting for these very types of defendants means he knows where they hide the electronic trail. If you were hit by a branded corporate vehicle, you need an attorney who has done this since 1998. Call Attorney911 at 1-888-ATTY-911 and speak to a team that understands corporate fleet litigation.

FAQ: What San Patricio County Families Need to Know

Who pays my medical bills while my case is pending?
Trucking settlements happen at the end of the case, but your bills are happening now. We help you navigate this by coordinating with your health insurance or using Letters of Protection (LOPs), which allow you to receive treatment today from specialized doctors who wait for payment until the case resolves.

What if the truck was from another state?
National carriers cross state lines every day. Ralph Manginello is admitted to New York and Texas bars and the federal Southern District of Texas. We have the jurisdictional reach to sue companies whether they are based in San Patricio County, Delaware, or Arkansas.

Are dashcams useful in a San Patricio County truck wreck case?
Absolutely. If you have a dashcam in your car, preserve that footage immediately. More importantly, most commercial trucks now have “event-triggered” dashcams. We demand this footage in our spoliation letters. Often, the video of the driver looking at a cell phone right before the impact is the “smoking gun” that wins the case.

What is the “Black Box” worth to my case?
The Engine Control Module (ECM) is objective evidence. If the driver says they were going 55 mph and the black box shows 72 mph, the driver’s credibility is destroyed. We hire forensic data experts to download this data and explain it in court.

Has your firm handled cases like mine before?
With 25+ years of experience and over $50 million recovered, the answer is almost certainly yes. We have handled everything from underride fatalities to cargo spill burns and oilfield crew van rollovers.

Final CTA for San Patricio County Residents

If your life has been turned upside down by a commercial truck or delivery vehicle, the time for action is now. The trucking insurance adjusters are already moving. They are hoping you’ll wait until the evidence is gone. Don’t give them that advantage.

Join the family of clients we have protected since 1998. From the coastal towns to the rural heart of San Patricio County, we are your shield against corporate greed. Call Ralph Manginello and his dedicated team 24/7 at 1-888-ATTY-911. Your consultation is free, your case evaluation is honest, and you will never pay a dime unless we win your case.

We aren’t just your lawyers; we are your advocates for justice in San Patricio County. Call 888-ATTY-911 today.