Fatal 18-Wheeler and Tractor-Trailer Crashes in San Patricio: What Families Need to Know

You’re reading this because someone you love didn’t come home from a road that everyone in San Patricio drives every day without thinking about it. An 80,000-pound tractor-trailer changed everything for your family on a corridor that moves the freight that keeps our community running. Interstate 37 carries the tankers and flatbeds between Corpus Christi’s port and the Eagle Ford Shale. State Highway 35 moves the produce and seafood from the Coastal Bend to Houston. U.S. Highway 77 runs the commercial traffic through the heart of town, where the morning commute collides with the overnight freight surge. The Texas Department of Transportation’s Crash Records Information System recorded 1,050 fatal crashes involving commercial vehicles in Texas in 2024—one every 8 hours and 17 minutes. In Nueces County, where San Patricio sits, 35 fatal crashes were documented that same year. Those aren’t statistics. They’re the wreck that closed the highway last Tuesday, the ambulance your neighbor heard at 2 a.m., the flowers on the overpass at the intersection where the road curves near the refinery.

We’ve represented families in Nueces County courtrooms since 1998. Ralph Manginello has been fighting for injury victims in Texas since he was licensed in 1998, and he’s admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas—where cases from San Patricio are filed. Lupe Peña worked for years inside the insurance defense system, calculating claim valuations and hiring the same independent medical examiners the carriers use to minimize payouts. Now he deploys that insider knowledge against them. Together, we’ve recovered $50 million+ for Texas families across personal injury and wrongful death cases. We know how the carrier’s defense playbook works because Lupe wrote parts of it.

This isn’t a theoretical guide. It’s what we do the moment a family in San Patricio calls 1-888-ATTY-911 after a fatal truck crash. The two-year clock under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003 started the day of the crash. The evidence the carrier controls—the electronic logging device, the dashcam footage, the maintenance records—is disappearing every day that passes without a preservation letter. We send that letter within 24 hours of taking your case. We pull the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Safety Measurement System profile on the carrier and the Pre-Employment Screening Program record on the driver before discovery formally opens. We know what the Texas Pattern Jury Charge will ask in Nueces County District Court, and we build the case for those questions from the first investigator we send to the scene.

The Reality of a Fatal 18-Wheeler Crash in San Patricio

When a fully loaded tractor-trailer loses control on the I-37 access road near the refinery complex, the physics don’t leave time for the driver of a passenger vehicle to react. A crash at those weights isn’t a fender-bender—it’s a closing-speed event that frequently produces fatalities and catastrophic injuries. Whether you call it a semi, a tractor-trailer, or an 18-wheeler, the legal exposure of the motor carrier under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) is identical, and the depth of investigation required to prove how the crash actually happened is the same.

In San Patricio, these crashes follow documented patterns:

• Interstate 37 between Corpus Christi and the Eagle Ford Shale carries some of the highest commercial vehicle volume in the Coastal Bend. The stretch between FM 665 and FM 70 is a known chokepoint where rear-end collisions and lane-departure crashes spike during the morning commute.
• State Highway 35 through San Patricio sees frequent side-impact collisions at uncontrolled intersections, particularly where residential traffic crosses the highway to reach the industrial district.
• U.S. Highway 77 is a documented high-fatality corridor, with 12 fatal crashes involving commercial vehicles in Nueces County in 2023 alone, per TxDOT CRIS data. The intersection with FM 1069 is a recurring hazard due to poor visibility and inadequate signage.
• The refinery access roads along the Corpus Christi Ship Channel carry hazmat tankers and oversize loads 24/7. A single rollover here can shut down the corridor for hours and produce burn injuries that require transport to Corpus Christi’s Level II trauma center at CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Shoreline or the Level I trauma center at Memorial Hermann–Texas Medical Center in Houston.

These aren’t hypothetical risks. They’re the documented reality of San Patricio’s freight environment. The carriers that run these corridors—Werner Enterprises, J.B. Hunt, Schneider National, Sysco’s private fleet, Halliburton’s oilfield service contractors, and the regional bulk haulers moving Eagle Ford sand and water—know the crash history. They just count on families not knowing it until after the crash.

What Texas Law Gives Your Family After a Fatal Truck Crash

Texas law doesn’t just recognize your loss. It gives your family a structured set of claims under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §§ 71.001–71.021. These statutes are the legal framework that turns grief into accountability.

Wrongful Death Claims Under § 71.004

Surviving spouses, children, and parents each hold an independent wrongful death claim. This isn’t one claim for the family—it’s a coordinated set of claims that must be filed within the two-year window of § 16.003. If your loved one was married with children, the spouse and each child hold separate claims. If they were a parent, their parents hold claims. Each claimant is entitled to compensation for:

• Pecuniary loss (the financial support the decedent would have provided)
• Mental anguish (the emotional pain of losing a loved one)
• Loss of companionship and society (the intangible value of the relationship)
• Loss of inheritance (the assets the decedent would have accumulated and passed on)

Survival Action Under § 71.021

The estate holds a separate claim for the pain and suffering the decedent endured between the injury and death. This includes:

• Physical pain before death
• Mental anguish before death
• Medical expenses incurred before death
• Funeral expenses

The Two-Year Clock Under § 16.003

The clock starts the day of the crash, not the day of the funeral, not the day the autopsy report is finalized, not the day you feel ready to talk to a lawyer. Once it runs, the case dies procedurally, and the carrier walks away from a viable claim. We’ve seen families lose cases because they waited until the 25th month to call an attorney. The carrier’s insurer isn’t required to return calls after the clock runs.

The Federal Regulations the Carrier Is Supposed to Follow

Every commercial vehicle operating in Texas is subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 C.F.R. Parts 390–399). These aren’t suggestions. They’re the rules that define negligence in a trucking case. When a carrier violates them, it’s not just a paperwork error—it’s evidence of negligence that a Texas jury can use to hold them accountable.

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

Commercial drivers are limited to:

• 11 hours of driving after 10 consecutive hours off duty
• 14-hour on-duty window (including non-driving tasks like loading and unloading)
• 30-minute break after 8 hours of driving
• 60/70-hour cap over 7/8 consecutive days

The electronic logging device (ELD) records every minute the truck moves. When the ELD log shows a driver in “on-duty not driving” status at the moment of the crash but the dashcam shows them at highway speed, we have a falsified log. That’s not ordinary negligence—it’s the gross negligence predicate under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 41, which opens the door to exemplary (punitive) damages.

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

Before hiring a driver, carriers must:

• Verify the commercial driver’s license (CDL) is valid and appropriate for the vehicle class
• Obtain the driver’s Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) from every state where the driver held a license in the past 3 years
• Conduct a road test or accept a certificate from a prior employer
• Obtain a medical examiner’s certificate showing the driver passed a DOT physical
• Check the Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) report for prior crashes and inspections
• Verify the driver has no disqualifying offenses (e.g., DUI, leaving the scene of a crash)

If the carrier hired a driver with a history of hours-of-service violations, preventable crashes, or disqualifying offenses, that’s negligent hiring—a direct claim against the carrier, not just the driver.

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

Carriers must:

• Conduct pre-trip inspections before every trip (49 C.F.R. § 396.13)
• Perform periodic inspections at least annually (49 C.F.R. § 396.17)
• Maintain records of all inspections and repairs (49 C.F.R. § 396.3)

If the truck’s brakes failed, the tires blew out, or the lights weren’t working, the maintenance records will show whether the carrier ignored a known problem. We subpoena those records in every case.

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

Commercial drivers are subject to:

• Pre-employment drug testing
• Random drug and alcohol testing (50% of drivers tested annually for drugs, 10% for alcohol)
• Post-accident testing if the crash involves a fatality, injury requiring treatment away from the scene, or a vehicle being towed (49 C.F.R. § 382.303)

If the driver tested positive for alcohol or drugs after the crash, that’s gross negligence under Chapter 41. We pull the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse records to see if the carrier ignored prior violations.

Insurance Requirements (49 C.F.R. § 387.7)

Minimum liability insurance for commercial vehicles:

• $750,000 for non-hazardous freight (most tractor-trailers)
• $1,000,000 for passenger vehicles (e.g., buses)
• $5,000,000 for Class A hazardous materials (e.g., fuel tankers)

The MCS-90 endorsement on the policy guarantees payment to injured third parties even if the policy would otherwise exclude coverage. This is the ultimate safety net in trucking cases.

The Investigation We Begin Within 48 Hours

The carrier’s defense lawyers start working the moment the crash happens. Their goal is to control the evidence before you even know what to ask for. We don’t wait for them to finish.

Step 1: Preservation Letter

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

• The motor carrier
• The freight broker (if applicable)
• The shipper (if applicable)
• Any third-party telematics provider (e.g., Qualcomm, PeopleNet)

The letter identifies:

• The electronic control module (ECM) data
• The electronic logging device (ELD) data
• The dashcam footage (driver-facing and forward-facing)
• The dispatch communications and routing records
• The Qualcomm or PeopleNet telematics feed
• The maintenance records under 49 C.F.R. Part 396
• The driver qualification file under 49 C.F.R. § 391.51
• The prior preventability determinations
• The post-accident drug and alcohol screen under 49 C.F.R. § 382.303
• Any Form MCS-90 endorsement on the policy

We put the carrier on notice that spoliation (destruction of evidence) will be argued—and an adverse inference charge sought—if any of this disappears.

Step 2: FMCSA Records Pull

Before discovery formally opens, we pull:

• The carrier’s Safety Measurement System (SMS) profile by USDOT number
• The driver’s Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) record
• The carrier’s SAFER profile
• The FMCSA inspection history (roadside inspections, out-of-service orders)

The SMS profile tracks the carrier’s performance in seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs):

1. Unsafe Driving (speeding, reckless driving, improper lane changes)
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance (HOS violations, falsified logs)
3. Driver Fitness (invalid CDL, medical certification issues)
4. Controlled Substances/Alcohol (positive drug/alcohol tests)
5. Vehicle Maintenance (brake, tire, lighting violations)
6. Hazardous Materials Compliance (improper placarding, loading)
7. Crash Indicator (crash history, DOT-recordable accidents)

A carrier with high BASIC scores in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service Compliance, or Vehicle Maintenance has a documented pattern of negligence. We use this in negotiations and at trial.

Step 3: Accident Reconstruction

We hire an accident reconstruction specialist to:

• Download the black box (ECM) data from the truck
• Analyze the speed, braking, and steering inputs at the time of the crash
• Reconstruct the sequence of events using physical evidence (skid marks, debris patterns, vehicle damage)
• Determine perception-reaction time (how long the driver had to react)
• Calculate deceleration rates (whether the driver was braking properly)

This isn’t guesswork. It’s physics. And it’s what a Nueces County jury will see.

Step 4: Medical and Economic Analysis

We work with:

• Treating physicians to document the injuries and future care needs
• Life-care planners to project the lifetime cost of medical care, attendant care, and mobility equipment
• Vocational experts to calculate lost earning capacity
• Economic experts to determine the present value of all damages

For a traumatic brain injury (TBI), this might include:

• Future medical care: $5–10 million+
• Future lost earnings: $2–5 million+
• Physical impairment and disfigurement: $1–3 million+
• Mental anguish: $1–3 million+

For a wrongful death case, the damages extend to:

• Pecuniary loss (lost financial support)
• Loss of companionship and society
• Mental anguish of surviving family members
• Funeral expenses

The Defendants Beyond the Driver

Most plaintiffs’ attorneys stop at the driver. We don’t. The driver is one defendant. The corporate actors behind them are the ones with the deep pockets.

The Motor Carrier

The employer is liable under respondeat superior for the driver’s negligence committed within the course and scope of employment. This includes:

• Negligent hiring (failing to screen the driver properly)
• Negligent training (failing to train the driver on FMCSR compliance)
• Negligent supervision (ignoring prior violations)
• Negligent retention (keeping a dangerous driver on the road)
• Negligent maintenance (failing to repair known defects)

The Freight Broker

Brokers like C.H. Robinson, Total Quality Logistics, and Uber Freight arrange loads between shippers and carriers. Under Miller v. C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (9th Cir. 2020), brokers can be liable for negligent selection if they dispatch a load to a carrier with a documented safety record.

The Shipper

If the shipper directed the loading, the route, or the schedule, they can be liable for negligent loading or negligent scheduling. This is common in hazmat and oversize loads.

The Maintenance Contractor

If a third-party mechanic performed the last brake inspection or tire replacement, they can be liable for negligent maintenance.

The Parts Manufacturer

If a defective part (e.g., brakes, tires, steering) caused the crash, the manufacturer can be liable under product liability (strict liability).

The Road Designer (TxDOT or County)

If a roadway defect (e.g., missing guardrail, inadequate signage, shoulder drop-off) contributed to the crash, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) or the county can be liable under the Texas Tort Claims Act (Chapter 101).

The Corporate Parent

If the carrier is a subsidiary of a larger corporation (e.g., Werner Enterprises, J.B. Hunt, Schneider National), we pursue the parent company under alter-ego or single-business-enterprise theory.

How Texas Pattern Jury Charges Submit Damages to a Jury

A Nueces County jury doesn’t decide the case in the abstract. They answer specific questions submitted under the Texas Pattern Jury Charge (PJC). We build the case around those questions from day one.

PJC 27.1: General Negligence

The jury must find:

1. The defendant was negligent.
2. The defendant’s negligence was a proximate cause of the injury.

PJC 27.2: Negligence Per Se

If the carrier violated an FMCSR, the jury is instructed that the violation is negligence as a matter of law. This is a powerful tool—it removes the question of negligence from the jury and lets us focus on causation and damages.

PJC 5.1: Gross Negligence

For exemplary damages under Chapter 41, the jury must find:

1. The defendant’s conduct involved an extreme degree of risk (objective standard).
2. The defendant had actual awareness of the risk (subjective standard).
3. The defendant proceeded with conscious indifference to the safety of others.

This is where hours-of-service violations, falsified logs, and positive drug tests come into play.

PJC 71.004: Wrongful Death Distribution

The jury must allocate damages among the surviving spouse, children, and parents based on their respective losses.

PJC 71.021: Survival Action

The jury must award damages for the pain and suffering the decedent endured before death.

The Defense Playbook in San Patricio Trucking Cases—and Our Answer

The carrier’s defense lawyers have a script. We’ve heard every line before we walk into the courtroom.

The Colossus Algorithm: How Insurers Value Your Case

Most insurance companies use proprietary claim valuation software (e.g., Colossus, Liability Decision Manager, Claim IQ) to algorithmically value bodily injury claims. The software ingests:

• Medical codes (ICD-10, CPT)
• Treatment duration
• Injury type
• Geographic and demographic modifiers

The geographic modifier is based on historical jury verdicts in the venue. Nueces County is a plaintiff-friendly venue with a documented history of high verdicts in commercial vehicle cases. The adjuster doesn’t negotiate against your case—they negotiate against the software’s number.

Why Lupe Peña matters here: Lupe worked inside this system. He knows which medical codes the software weights most heavily, which treatment durations trigger value bumps, and which demographic markers reduce the modifier. He knows how to push the Colossus value up before negotiations begin.

The Two-Year Clock Under § 16.003: Why Time Is Not on Your Side

Texas gives your family two years from the date of the fatal injury to file a wrongful death lawsuit. The clock doesn’t stop for:

• Grief
• Funerals
• Autopsy reports
• Police investigations
• Insurance adjusters not returning calls

Once the clock runs, the case dies procedurally, and the carrier walks away from a viable claim.

What Disappears When You Wait

The carrier’s strategy is simple: Wait until the evidence disappears, then offer a low settlement. We don’t let that happen.

How Attorney 911 Approaches Your San Patricio Case

We don’t just represent families. We pursue accountability—against the driver, the carrier, the broker, the shipper, the maintenance contractor, and any other party whose negligence took your loved one.

What We Do Differently

1. We name corporate defendants by name.

   • Most plaintiffs’ attorneys stop at the driver. We sue the carrier, the broker, the shipper, and the corporate parent.
   • Example: If the crash involved an Amazon DSP contractor, we pursue Amazon under negligent hiring, training, and supervision theories. The same applies to FedEx Ground contractors, Halliburton subcontractors, and Sysco’s private fleet.

2. We pull federal data before discovery formally opens.

   • We obtain the carrier’s SMS profile and the driver’s PSP record within 48 hours of taking the case.
   • We know which carriers have high BASIC scores in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service Compliance, or Vehicle Maintenance.

3. We file in the county the carrier wishes you wouldn’t.

   • Nueces County District Court is a plaintiff-friendly venue with a documented history of high verdicts in commercial vehicle cases.
   • We don’t let the carrier forum-shop the case into a conservative county.

4. We build the case for trial from day one.

   • We hire accident reconstruction specialists, medical experts, vocational experts, and economic experts.
   • We depose the driver, the dispatcher, the safety manager, and the maintenance personnel.
   • We prepare every case as if it’s going to trial—because that creates negotiating strength.

5. We anticipate the defense playbook.

   • We know what the carrier’s lawyers will argue (comparative negligence, pre-existing conditions, delayed treatment).
   • We develop evidence to rebut every defense before they even raise it.

Our Case Results (Every Case Is Unique)

• $5+ Million for a client who suffered a brain injury with vision loss when a log dropped on him at a logging company.
• $3.8+ Million for a client whose leg was injured in a car accident, leading to a partial amputation due to staff infections.
• Millions in trucking-related wrongful death cases.
• $2+ Million for a client who injured his back while lifting cargo on a ship (Jones Act maritime case).
• “One of the few firms in Texas to be involved in BP Texas City Refinery explosion litigation.”

Every case is unique. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

What Clients Say About Us

“Melanie was excellent. She kept me informed and when she said she would call me back, she did. I got to speak with Ralph Manginello once and knew quickly the way his Firm was ran.” — Brian Butchee

“When I felt I had no hope or direction, Leonor reached out to me… She took all the weight of my worries off my shoulders.” — Stephanie Hernandez

“Special thank you to my attorney, Mr. Pena, for your kindness and patience with my repeated questions.” — Chelsea Martinez

“I never felt like ‘just another case’ they were working on.” — Ambur Hamilton

“You are NOT a pest to them and you are NOT just some client… You are FAMILY to them.” — Chad Harris

“One of Houston’s Great Men Trae Tha Truth has recommended this law firm. So if he is vouching for them then I know they do good work.” — Jacqueline Johnson

What to Do Next

1. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911) for a free case evaluation.

   • We’ll tell you exactly what your case may be worth in 15 minutes—no obligation.
   • We’ll explain the two-year clock and what evidence is at risk.
   • We’ll answer your questions in plain English—no legal jargon.

2. Do NOT give a recorded statement to the insurance adjuster.

   • Their questions are designed to minimize your claim.
   • Never give a statement without your attorney present.

3. Do NOT sign anything from the insurance company.

   • First offers are always low.
   • We calculate the full value of your claim before responding.

4. Preserve evidence immediately.

   • We send a preservation letter to the carrier within 24 hours.
   • We pull the ELD data, dashcam footage, and maintenance records before they disappear.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will my case take?

Most cases settle within 6–12 months. If the case goes to trial, it may take 18–24 months. We push for resolution as fast as possible without sacrificing value.

How much does a truck accident lawyer cost?

We work on a contingency fee—33.33% pre-trial, 40% if trial. You pay nothing upfront. We only get paid when we win for you. You may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses.

What if I was partially at fault?

Texas follows modified comparative negligence. Even if you were 50% at fault, you can still recover. We develop evidence to push fault back where it belongs.

Can I switch lawyers if I’m not happy with my current attorney?

Yes. You can switch lawyers at any time. If your current attorney isn’t returning calls or pushing for a fair settlement, you have options.

What if the trucking company says the driver did nothing wrong?

We investigate:

• The driver’s hours-of-service logs (were they falsified?)
• The maintenance records (were the brakes/tires properly inspected?)
• The driver’s qualification file (did the carrier hire an unqualified driver?)
• The prior preventability determinations (did the carrier ignore past violations?)

If the driver was negligent, we prove it. If the carrier was negligent in hiring, training, or supervising the driver, we prove that too.

What if the trucking company is out of state?

We handle cross-jurisdictional cases all the time. The carrier’s USDOT number and Texas operating authority give us jurisdiction.

What if my loved one was a pedestrian or cyclist?

We pursue the carrier under duty-of-care asymmetry—an 80,000-pound truck has a higher duty than an ordinary motorist. We also explore UM/UIM coverage on your auto policy.

What if the crash involved a government vehicle (e.g., TxDOT, school bus, police)?

We sue government entities under the Texas Tort Claims Act (Chapter 101). The 6-month notice requirement is critical—miss it, and the claim is barred.

What if the truck was carrying hazardous materials?

We pursue the carrier under 49 C.F.R. Parts 100–185 (Hazardous Materials Regulations). The $5,000,000 insurance floor applies.

What if the driver was arrested for DUI or manslaughter?

We pursue exemplary damages under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 41. A criminal conviction can be used as collateral estoppel in the civil case.

San Patricio’s Freight Corridors: Where Crashes Happen Most

San Patricio sits at the intersection of three major freight corridors, each with its own crash profile:

1. Interstate 37 (I-37)

   • Freight mix: Tankers, flatbeds, oilfield service vehicles, port drayage.
   • Crash pattern: Rear-end collisions, lane departures, rollovers.
   • Known hazards: FM 665 interchange, FM 70 access road, refinery exits.

2. State Highway 35 (SH 35)

   • Freight mix: Produce haulers, seafood transport, local deliveries.
   • Crash pattern: Side-impact collisions at uncontrolled intersections, pedestrian strikes.
   • Known hazards: FM 1069 intersection, industrial district access points.

3. U.S. Highway 77 (US 77)

   • Freight mix: Long-haul tractor-trailers, regional LTL, agricultural haulers.
   • Crash pattern: High-speed rear-end collisions, multi-vehicle pileups.
   • Known hazards: FM 1069 intersection, morning commute congestion.

The refinery access roads along the Corpus Christi Ship Channel carry hazmat tankers 24/7. A single rollover here can produce burn injuries requiring transport to Houston’s Level I trauma centers.

The Carriers That Run San Patricio’s Roads

San Patricio sees freight from every category of motor carrier operating in Texas:

• Long-haul interstate carriers: Werner Enterprises, J.B. Hunt, Schneider National, Swift Transportation, CRST, Heartland Express.
• Regional LTL carriers: Old Dominion, Saia, Estes Express, ABF Freight, XPO Logistics.
• Oilfield service trucking: Halliburton, Schlumberger, Baker Hughes, Liberty Energy, Patterson-UTI.
• Petrochemical bulk transport: Quality Carriers, Trimac Transportation, Groendyke Transport, Heniff Transportation.
• Foodservice distribution: Sysco (Houston-based), US Foods, Performance Food Group.
• Last-mile delivery: Amazon DSP contractors, FedEx Ground, UPS.
• School bus contractors: Durham School Services, First Student, National Express.
• Government commercial vehicles: TxDOT maintenance fleet, Nueces County Sheriff’s Office, Corpus Christi Police Department.

Each carrier has a different regulatory profile. We know them all.

Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your San Patricio Truck Crash Case?

1. We’ve been fighting for Texas families since 1998.

   • Ralph Manginello has 27+ years of experience in Texas personal injury litigation.
   • We’re admitted to federal court in the Southern District of Texas.

2. We know the carrier’s playbook because Lupe wrote parts of it.

   • Lupe Peña worked for national insurance defense firms before joining us.
   • He knows how adjusters calculate claim values and which independent medical examiners they favor.

3. We don’t stop at the driver.

   • We sue the carrier, the broker, the shipper, and the corporate parent.
   • Most plaintiffs’ attorneys stop at the driver. We don’t.

4. We pull federal data before discovery formally opens.

   • We obtain the carrier’s SMS profile and the driver’s PSP record within 48 hours.
   • We know which carriers have high BASIC scores in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service Compliance, or Vehicle Maintenance.

5. We file in the county the carrier wishes you wouldn’t.

   • Nueces County District Court is a plaintiff-friendly venue with a history of high verdicts in commercial vehicle cases.

6. We build the case for trial from day one.

   • We hire accident reconstruction specialists, medical experts, vocational experts, and economic experts.
   • We prepare every case as if it’s going to trial—because that creates negotiating strength.

7. We speak Spanish.

   • Lupe Peña is fluent in Spanish.
   • We have bilingual staff—no interpreters needed.

8. We’re available 24/7.

   • Call 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911) anytime.
   • We answer the phone live—no answering service.

The Next Step: Call 1-888-ATTY-911

The carrier’s insurer has already assigned an adjuster. Their job is to close your case for the lowest number the law lets them pay. They don’t care about your family. They don’t care about justice.

We do.

Call 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911) now for a free case evaluation. In 15 minutes, we’ll tell you:

• What your case may be worth.
• What evidence is at risk.
• What the two-year clock means for your family.

No obligation. No pressure. Just answers.

Para las familias hispanohablantes de San Patricio: Sabemos que enfrentar el sistema legal después de un accidente catastrófico puede ser abrumador, especialmente cuando la compañía transportista y su aseguradora se comunican en inglés. Atendemos a las familias en español, desde la primera llamada hasta la última audiencia en el tribunal del condado. Llame al 1-888-ATTY-911 ahora.

This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is unique. Contact us for a free consultation about your specific situation.