Fatal 18-Wheeler and Tractor-Trailer Crashes in Shoreacres, Texas

You’re reading this because someone you love didn’t come home after driving on the freight corridors that pass through Shoreacres every day. Interstate 10, the Sam Houston Tollway, State Highway 146 along the refinery row—these aren’t just roads to you anymore. They’re where your family’s life changed forever when an 80,000-pound tractor-trailer violated the most basic rule of Texas highways: drivers must control their speed, maintain their lane, and never put others in harm’s way.

Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003 started a clock the day of the crash. It wasn’t the day of the funeral. It wasn’t the day the autopsy report came back. It was the day the wreck happened. You have exactly two years from that date to file a wrongful death action under § 71.001. That clock runs whether or not the trucking company’s insurance adjuster is returning your calls. Once it runs out, the case dies procedurally, and the carrier walks away from a claim that could have provided for your family’s future.

We’ve represented families in Harris County courtrooms since 1998. Ralph Manginello, our managing partner, has federal court admission to the Southern District of Texas and 27 years of experience holding trucking corporations accountable. Lupe Peña, our associate attorney, worked for years at a national insurance defense firm—he knows how carriers value claims, how they manipulate evidence, and how to counter their tactics because he used them himself. Together, we’ve recovered over $50 million for injury victims across Texas, including multi-million dollar settlements for families devastated by 18-wheeler crashes just like yours.

The Reality of a Fatal Big-Rig Crash in Shoreacres

Shoreacres sits at the heart of one of the most dangerous freight environments in America. Interstate 10 carries over 250,000 vehicles daily through Harris County, with nearly 15% of that traffic being commercial trucks. The Sam Houston Tollway, a critical bypass for freight moving through Houston, sees similar volumes. State Highway 146, which runs along the refinery row through Shoreacres, is a high-risk corridor where tankers, chemical haulers, and heavy equipment transporters share the road with passenger vehicles.

In 2024 alone, Harris County recorded 115,173 crashes—more than any other county in Texas. Of those, 498 were fatal, and commercial vehicles were involved in a disproportionate number of them. The Texas Department of Transportation’s Crash Records Information System (CRIS) shows that crashes involving large trucks are 2.5 times more likely to result in fatalities than crashes involving only passenger vehicles. When an 18-wheeler is involved, the physics of the collision leave little room for survival. The force of impact at highway speeds can exceed 1,000,000 pounds—enough to crush a passenger vehicle and kill its occupants in an instant.

For families in Shoreacres, these aren’t just statistics. They’re the wreck that closed I-10 last Tuesday, the ambulance your neighbor heard at 2 a.m., the flowers on the overpass at the intersection where your loved one was killed. The trauma of losing a family member in a truck crash is compounded by the knowledge that these crashes are preventable. Most are caused by violations of federal safety regulations—hours-of-service violations, inadequate driver training, poor vehicle maintenance, or outright negligence by the trucking company.

What Texas Law Provides for Your Family

Texas law gives surviving families two distinct legal pathways to seek justice and compensation after a fatal truck crash:

1. Wrongful Death Claims under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 71.001 et seq. These claims are brought by the surviving spouse, children, and parents of the deceased. Each survivor holds an independent claim for their own losses—loss of companionship, loss of financial support, mental anguish, and more.
2. Survival Actions under § 71.021. This claim is brought by the estate of the deceased and covers the pain and suffering your loved one endured between the time of the crash and their death, as well as any medical expenses incurred during that time.

Under § 71.004, the wrongful death claim is distributed among the surviving spouse, children, and parents as independent claimants. This means that if your loved one was survived by a spouse and two children, each of them has a separate claim. The survival action, on the other hand, is brought by the estate and covers the decedent’s own damages. Together, these two claims form the legal foundation for holding the trucking company accountable.

But here’s the critical reality: you have only two years from the date of the fatal injury to file these claims. The clock doesn’t stop for grief, for funeral arrangements, or for the carrier’s insurer to return your calls. Once the two-year window closes, the case is barred forever. There are limited exceptions—such as the discovery rule for injuries that weren’t immediately apparent or tolling for minors—but these are narrowly applied. The safest course of action is to assume the two-year clock is running and act accordingly.

The Federal Regulations the Trucking Company Ignored

Commercial trucking is one of the most heavily regulated industries in America. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) under 49 C.F.R. Parts 390 through 399 set the rules for everything from driver qualifications to vehicle maintenance to hours of service. When a trucking company violates these regulations, and that violation leads to a fatal crash, Texas law allows us to use those violations as evidence of negligence per se—a legal doctrine that presumes the carrier’s negligence based on the regulatory violation alone.

Here are some of the most common FMCSR violations we see in fatal truck crashes in Shoreacres:

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

Federal law limits commercial drivers to 11 hours of driving within a 14-hour duty window, followed by 10 consecutive hours off duty. Additionally, drivers cannot exceed 60 hours of duty in 7 days or 70 hours in 8 days. These rules are designed to prevent driver fatigue, which is a leading cause of truck crashes.

Despite these regulations, carriers routinely pressure drivers to meet unrealistic delivery schedules, leading to falsified logbooks and exhausted drivers behind the wheel. Electronic logging devices (ELDs) are now mandatory under 49 C.F.R. Part 395, Subpart B, but drivers and companies have found ways to manipulate the data. We subpoena the raw ELD data, cross-reference it with fuel receipts, toll records, and GPS data, and expose discrepancies that prove the carrier’s negligence.

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

Before hiring a driver, trucking companies are required to conduct thorough background checks, including:

• A review of the driver’s past employment history (49 C.F.R. § 391.23)
• A motor vehicle record (MVR) check
• A medical examination to ensure the driver is physically qualified
• A road test to assess driving skills

Lupe Peña, our associate attorney, knows these requirements well—he used to calculate claim valuations for insurance companies and reviewed driver qualification files for years. He understands how carriers cut corners, hire unqualified drivers, and ignore red flags in a driver’s history. When we investigate a fatal truck crash in Shoreacres, we pull the driver’s Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) record, which includes data from the FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, prior crash history, and inspection violations. If the carrier hired a driver with a history of preventable crashes or hours-of-service violations, that’s direct evidence of negligent hiring.

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

Trucking companies are required to inspect, repair, and maintain their vehicles to ensure they are safe to operate. This includes regular inspections of brakes, tires, lights, steering systems, and coupling devices. Under 49 C.F.R. § 396.3, carriers must keep records of these inspections for at least one year.

Mechanical failures are a leading cause of fatal truck crashes. Brake failures, tire blowouts, and steering malfunctions can turn an 18-wheeler into an uncontrollable weapon on the road. When we investigate a crash, we subpoena the carrier’s maintenance records, review inspection reports, and work with accident reconstruction experts to determine whether a mechanical failure contributed to the crash. If the carrier failed to maintain the truck properly, that’s another layer of negligence we can use to hold them accountable.

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

Improperly secured cargo can shift during transit, causing the truck to become unstable and increasing the risk of a rollover or jackknife crash. Federal regulations require carriers to secure cargo using specific methods and equipment, depending on the type of load. For example, flatbed loads must be secured with chains, straps, or tarps to prevent shifting.

In Shoreacres, where tankers and flatbeds carrying steel, pipe, and other heavy materials are common, cargo securement violations are a serious risk. If a load shifts and causes a crash, the carrier can be held liable for failing to comply with federal regulations.

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

Commercial drivers are subject to strict drug and alcohol testing requirements under federal law. Carriers must conduct pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion testing. If a driver tests positive for drugs or alcohol after a crash, that’s a clear violation of federal regulations and a strong indicator of negligence.

Lupe Peña’s insider perspective is invaluable here. He knows how carriers try to downplay positive test results, delay testing, or even manipulate the process. When we investigate a fatal crash, we subpoena the driver’s drug and alcohol testing records, review the carrier’s testing policies, and look for patterns of violations. If the carrier ignored a positive test result or failed to conduct required testing, that’s evidence of gross negligence—and grounds for punitive damages under Texas law.

The Defendants Beyond the Driver

When a fatal truck crash occurs, the driver is often the first person named in the lawsuit—but they’re rarely the only defendant. Trucking companies, brokers, shippers, maintenance contractors, and even government entities can share liability. Here’s how we identify and pursue every responsible party in your case:

The Trucking Company

The trucking company is almost always liable for the actions of its drivers under the legal doctrine of respondeat superior (Latin for “let the master answer”). This means the company is responsible for the driver’s negligence if it occurred within the scope of their employment.

But we don’t stop there. We also pursue direct negligence claims against the company for:

• Negligent Hiring: Failing to properly vet the driver before hiring them.
• Negligent Training: Failing to provide adequate training on federal regulations, defensive driving, or cargo securement.
• Negligent Supervision: Failing to monitor the driver’s compliance with hours-of-service rules, drug and alcohol testing requirements, or other safety regulations.
• Negligent Retention: Keeping a driver on the payroll despite a history of preventable crashes, violations, or unsafe behavior.

Lupe Peña’s background in insurance defense gives us a unique advantage here. He knows how carriers try to shield themselves from liability by claiming the driver was an “independent contractor” rather than an employee. But under the ABC Test (used in many states, including Texas), a driver is presumed to be an employee unless the company can prove:

1. The driver is free from the company’s control.
2. The driver performs work outside the company’s usual course of business.
3. The driver is customarily engaged in an independently established business.

Most truck drivers fail prong B—they’re hauling freight, which is the company’s core business. That means the company is still liable for their negligence.

The Freight Broker

Freight brokers arrange the transportation of goods but don’t own the trucks or employ the drivers. However, under recent court rulings like Miller v. C.H. Robinson, brokers can be held liable for negligent selection if they hire an unsafe carrier.

For example, if a broker hires a carrier with a history of safety violations, and that carrier causes a fatal crash, the broker can be held responsible. We investigate the broker’s vetting process, review their contracts with carriers, and look for patterns of hiring unsafe operators.

The Shipper

Shippers are the companies that hire trucking companies to transport their goods. In some cases, shippers can be held liable if they directed the carrier to:

• Load the cargo unsafely.
• Meet an unrealistic delivery schedule that forced the driver to violate hours-of-service rules.
• Use a route that was unsafe for the type of load.

For example, if a shipper required a driver to transport an oversized load without proper permits or escort vehicles, and that load caused a crash, the shipper could share liability.

The Maintenance Contractor

If a third-party company was responsible for maintaining the truck, and their negligence contributed to the crash, they can be held liable. For example, if a maintenance contractor failed to inspect the brakes properly, and the brakes failed during the crash, we would pursue a claim against the contractor.

The Parts Manufacturer

If a defective part—such as a faulty brake system, tire, or coupling device—contributed to the crash, we would pursue a product liability claim against the manufacturer. These claims are governed by strict liability, which means we don’t have to prove negligence—just that the part was defective and caused the crash.

Government Entities (Texas Tort Claims Act)

If a government vehicle—such as a TxDOT truck, a school bus, or a municipal garbage truck—was involved in the crash, we would pursue a claim under the Texas Tort Claims Act (Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 101). This law waives sovereign immunity for certain types of negligence, including:

• The operation of a motor vehicle by a government employee.
• Premises defects on government property.
• Defective conditions of tangible property.

However, the Texas Tort Claims Act has strict notice requirements and damage caps:

• Notice: You must file a notice of claim with the government entity within 6 months of the crash.
• Damages Cap: For municipalities, the cap is $250,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence. For state agencies, the cap is $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence.

How Texas Juries Decide Trucking Cases

In a Texas trucking case, the jury doesn’t decide the case in the abstract. They answer specific questions submitted under the Texas Pattern Jury Charges (PJC). These questions determine liability, damages, and whether the carrier’s conduct was so reckless that punitive damages are warranted.

Here are the key PJC questions we prepare for in every fatal trucking case:

PJC 27.1 – General Negligence

This question asks whether the defendant was negligent and whether that negligence was a proximate cause of the crash. Negligence can include:

• Failing to control speed.
• Failing to maintain a proper lookout.
• Failing to yield the right of way.
• Violating federal safety regulations.

PJC 27.2 – Negligence Per Se

If the carrier violated a federal regulation (such as hours-of-service rules or vehicle maintenance requirements), we can argue negligence per se. This means the jury can presume the carrier was negligent based on the regulatory violation alone.

PJC 5.1 – Gross Negligence

Gross negligence is the legal standard for awarding punitive (exemplary) damages under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 41. To prove gross negligence, we must show:

1. The carrier’s conduct created an extreme degree of risk.
2. The carrier was aware of the risk and proceeded anyway.

Examples of gross negligence in trucking cases include:

• Hiring a driver with a history of DUI convictions.
• Ignoring repeated hours-of-service violations.
• Falsifying logbooks to hide violations.
• Failing to conduct required drug and alcohol testing.

If the jury finds gross negligence, they can award punitive damages on top of compensatory damages. Punitive damages are designed to punish the carrier and deter future misconduct.

PJC 4.1 – Proximate Cause

This question asks whether the carrier’s negligence was a proximate cause of the crash. In other words, was the crash a foreseeable result of the carrier’s actions (or inactions)?

The Texas Supreme Court’s 2024 decision in Werner Enterprises Inc. v. Blake reshaped the proximate cause analysis in trucking cases. The court ruled that a carrier isn’t liable for a crash if a third party’s actions (such as another driver losing control) were the sole cause. We build the record carefully to ensure the jury understands that the carrier’s negligence—whether it was a regulatory violation, a mechanical failure, or a fatigued driver—was a proximate cause of the crash.

The Damages Your Family Can Recover

Texas law allows surviving families to recover compensation for a wide range of damages in a wrongful death and survival action. These damages are submitted to the jury under the Texas Pattern Jury Charges and are designed to address both the economic and non-economic losses your family has suffered.

Here’s a breakdown of the damages categories we pursue in every fatal trucking case:

Wrongful Death Damages (for the surviving family)

1. Pecuniary Loss: The financial support the deceased would have provided to the family, including lost wages, benefits, and household services.
2. Loss of Companionship and Society: The emotional loss of the deceased’s love, guidance, and companionship.
3. Mental Anguish: The emotional pain and suffering endured by the surviving family members.
4. Loss of Inheritance: The amount the deceased would have saved and left to the family if they had lived a normal lifespan.

Survival Action Damages (for the estate)

1. Pain and Suffering: The physical pain and mental anguish the deceased endured between the time of the crash and their death.
2. Medical Expenses: The cost of medical treatment the deceased received before passing away.
3. Funeral and Burial Expenses: The cost of laying your loved one to rest.

Punitive Damages (if gross negligence is proven)

If the carrier’s conduct was grossly negligent, the jury can award punitive (exemplary) damages to punish the company and deter future misconduct. Under Texas law, punitive damages are capped at the greater of:

• $200,000, or
• Two times the amount of economic damages plus up to $750,000 in non-economic damages.

However, there’s a critical exception: if the underlying act was a felony, the cap doesn’t apply. For example, if the driver was charged with intoxication manslaughter (a felony), the jury can award punitive damages without any statutory limit.

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

Insurance companies and trucking corporations follow a predictable playbook in fatal truck crash cases. They know the tactics that work, and they deploy them aggressively. Here’s what they’ll try—and how we counter it:

Tactic 1: Quick Lowball Settlement

What They Do: The adjuster calls within days of the crash and offers a small settlement—often just enough to cover the funeral expenses. They know you’re grieving and may accept the offer before you realize what your case is really worth.

Our Counter: We never advise a client to sign a release in the first 96 hours. First offers are always a fraction of the case’s true value. We calculate the full damages—including future medical care, lost earning capacity, and pain and suffering—before responding to any offer.

Tactic 2: Recorded Statement Trap

What They Do: The adjuster says, “We just need a quick recorded statement for our files.” Their questions are designed to make you minimize your injuries or admit fault.

Our Counter: Never give a recorded statement without your attorney present. Anything you say can and will be used against you later. We handle all communications with the insurance company so you don’t have to.

Tactic 3: Comparative Negligence

What They Do: They argue that your loved one was partially at fault—for example, they were speeding, not wearing a seatbelt, or changed lanes unsafely.

Our Counter: Texas follows modified comparative negligence under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 33.001. Even if your loved one was 50% at fault, you can still recover damages. We anticipate this argument and develop evidence to push fault back where it belongs—on the truck driver and the carrier.

Tactic 4: Pre-Existing Condition

What They Do: They claim your loved one had pre-existing health problems that caused or contributed to their death.

Our Counter: The eggshell plaintiff doctrine says the defendant takes the victim as they find them. If a pre-existing condition was worsened by the crash, the carrier is liable for the aggravation. We work with medical experts to prove the crash caused or worsened the injuries.

Tactic 5: Delayed Treatment Defense

What They Do: They argue that your loved one didn’t seek medical treatment right away, so their injuries must not have been serious.

Our Counter: Adrenaline masks pain. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) symptoms can take days or weeks to appear. Delayed treatment doesn’t mean no injury—and we have the medical evidence to prove it.

Tactic 6: Spoliation (Evidence Destruction)

What They Do: They “lose” or delete critical evidence—ELD data, dashcam footage, dispatch records—before we can obtain it.

Our Counter: We send a preservation letter to the carrier within 24 hours of taking the case. This letter identifies all critical evidence—ECM data, ELD logs, dashcam footage, maintenance records, driver qualification files—and puts the carrier on notice that spoliation will be argued if anything disappears.

Tactic 7: IME Doctor Selection

What They Do: They send you to an “independent” medical examiner (IME) who routinely finds plaintiffs aren’t as injured as they claim.

Our Counter: Lupe Peña hired these doctors when he worked for insurance companies. He knows the panel and how they operate. We counter with the victim’s treating physicians and independent experts the carrier can’t impeach.

Tactic 8: Surveillance

What They Do: They hire investigators to photograph or video you doing anything that looks “normal”—walking, lifting groceries, or even just smiling.

Our Counter: Lupe’s insider quote applies here: “Insurance companies take innocent activity out of context. They freeze one frame and ignore the ten minutes of struggling before and after.” We expose this in deposition and use it to undermine the carrier’s credibility.

Tactic 9: Delay Tactics

What They Do: They drag out the case, hoping to exhaust your resources and force a low settlement out of financial desperation.

Our Counter: We file the lawsuit early to force discovery. We set depositions. We make the carrier carry the cost of delay. If they want to play the long game, we’re ready.

Tactic 10: Drowning You in Paperwork

What They Do: They send massive discovery requests designed to overwhelm you and your attorney.

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

The Evidence We Preserve in the First 48 Hours

Evidence in a fatal truck crash has a half-life measured in days, not months. Here’s what we do in the first 48 hours to lock down the evidence before it disappears:

1. Send a Preservation Letter to the carrier, broker, shipper, and any third-party telematics provider. This letter identifies:

   • The truck’s electronic control module (ECM) data.
   • The electronic logging device (ELD) logs.
   • Dashcam footage (forward-facing and driver-facing).
   • Dispatch communications and routing records.
   • Qualcomm or PeopleNet telematics data.
   • Maintenance records for the truck.
   • The driver’s qualification file under 49 C.F.R. § 391.51.
   • Prior preventability determinations.
   • Post-accident drug and alcohol screens under 49 C.F.R. § 382.303.
   • Any Form MCS-90 endorsement on the policy.

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

2. Pull the FMCSA Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) Record on the driver. This report includes the driver’s crash history, inspection violations, and drug and alcohol testing results.

3. Pull the Carrier’s Safety Measurement System (SMS) Profile by USDOT number. This report shows the carrier’s safety performance in seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs):

   • Unsafe Driving
   • Hours-of-Service Compliance
   • Driver Fitness
   • Controlled Substances/Alcohol
   • Vehicle Maintenance
   • Hazardous Materials Compliance
   • Crash Indicator

   If the carrier has a history of violations in any of these categories, that’s evidence of negligence.

4. Open the FMCSA SAFER Profile on the carrier. This report includes the carrier’s crash history, inspection violations, and safety rating.

5. Identify All Potentially Liable Parties for the preservation list. This includes the driver, the carrier, the broker, the shipper, the maintenance contractor, the parts manufacturer, and any government entities involved.

Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Shoreacres Truck Crash Case

Most personal injury firms treat truck crashes like car wrecks. They don’t understand the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), the Texas Pattern Jury Charges, or the multi-defendant strategy required to hold trucking companies accountable. Here’s what sets us apart:

1. We Don’t Stop at the Driver

We sue the trucking companies behind them. The driver is just one defendant—often the least exposed. The motor carrier that hired, trained, supervised, and dispatched the driver carries the deeper liability. We also pursue:

• The freight broker that arranged the load (under cases like Miller v. C.H. Robinson).
• The shipper that directed unsafe loading or scheduling.
• The maintenance contractor responsible for the truck’s condition.
• The parts manufacturer if a defective component contributed to the crash.
• The parent corporation under alter-ego or single-business-enterprise theory.

2. We Know the Carrier’s Playbook Because We Used to Run It

Lupe Peña worked for a national insurance defense firm for years. He knows how carriers value claims, how they manipulate evidence, and how they try to shift blame onto the victim. His insider knowledge is your advantage.

3. We File in the County the Carrier Wishes You Wouldn’t

Harris County is one of the most plaintiff-friendly venues in Texas for trucking cases. The jury pool is deep, the judges are experienced, and the verdicts reflect the true value of catastrophic injury cases. We file where the carrier fears to defend.

4. We Pull Federal Data Before Discovery Even Opens

Most firms wait until discovery to subpoena ELD data and the carrier’s SMS profile. We pull these records within 48 hours of taking the case. By the time the defense files its answer, the evidence is locked.

5. We’ve Recovered Millions for Families Like Yours

Our firm has recovered over $50 million for injury victims across Texas, including:

• $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.
• $2+ million for a maritime client who injured his back while lifting cargo on a ship.
• Millions in wrongful death cases against trucking companies.

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

6. We’re Available 24/7

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

7. Hablamos Español

Lupe Peña is fluent in Spanish, and our staff includes bilingual team members. You won’t need an interpreter.

The Two-Year Clock Is Running

Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003 gives you two years from the date of the fatal injury to file a wrongful death action. The clock doesn’t stop for grief, for funeral arrangements, or for the carrier’s insurer to return your calls. Once it runs out, the case is barred forever.

The carrier knows this. Their lawyers have been working since the night of the crash. The longer you wait, the more evidence they control—and the more of it disappears. ELD data overwrites in 30 to 180 days. Surveillance footage auto-deletes in 7 to 14 days. Witness memories fade.

We don’t wait. We send the preservation letter that locks down the evidence. We pull the FMCSA records. We start building your case immediately.

What Happens Next?

If you’ve lost a loved one in a fatal truck crash in Shoreacres, here’s what we do next:

1. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free case evaluation. In 15 minutes, we’ll tell you what your case may be worth—and whether you have a claim.
2. We send a preservation letter to the carrier, broker, and shipper within 24 hours. This locks down the evidence before it disappears.
3. We pull the carrier’s SMS profile and the driver’s PSP record before discovery formally opens.
4. We identify all potentially liable parties—not just the driver.
5. We file the lawsuit before the two-year statute of limitations expires.
6. We pursue full discovery against every defendant, including depositions of the driver, dispatcher, safety manager, and maintenance personnel.
7. We build the case for trial while negotiating settlement from a position of strength.

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Don’t take our word for it. Here’s what our clients say:

“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

“Consistent communication and not one time did i call and not get a clear answer…Ralph reached out personally.” — Dame Haskett

“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

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Shoreacres Deserves Better

Shoreacres is more than just a dot on the map. It’s a community where families work hard, drive the same roads every day, and expect to come home safely. When a trucking company violates federal safety regulations and takes a life, that’s not an accident—it’s a preventable tragedy.

We don’t accept that these crashes are inevitable. We hold trucking companies accountable because we know the rules they’re supposed to follow—and we know how to prove when they break them.

If you’ve lost a loved one in a fatal truck crash in Shoreacres, call 1-888-ATTY-911 now. The clock is running, the evidence is disappearing, and your family deserves justice. Let us fight for you.