The Fight for Justice After a Town of Putnam Truck Accident: We Hold the Giants Accountable

Highways like I-20 that cut through the heart of our community are the lifeblood of Texas commerce, but they’re also corridors of immense danger. When you’re driving through Town of Putnam, you’re sharing the road with 80,000-pound massive machines—18-wheelers, oilfield water trucks, frac sand haulers, and corporate delivery vans. When one of these commercial vehicles strikes a passenger car, it isn’t a “fender bender.” It’s a catastrophic event that changes lives in milliseconds.

We understand the terror of looking in your rearview mirror and seeing the grill of a semi-truck that isn’t slowing down. We know the silence that follows the impact. At Attorney911, led by founding partner Ralph Manginello, we’ve spent more than 25 years standing up for victims of Town of Putnam truck accidents. Our firm brings a unique perspective to every case: associate attorney Lupe Peña previously worked in insurance defense. He spent years learning the playbook that trucking companies use to deny your claim. Today, he uses that insider knowledge to fight for families in Town of Putnam.

If you’ve been injured, you aren’t just fighting a driver. You’re fighting multinational corporations, insurance conglomerates, and sophisticated legal teams. Since 1998, Ralph Manginello has gone toe-to-toe with the world’s largest companies, including litigation against BP for the Texas City refinery explosion. We treat our clients like family, a sentiment echoed by Chad Harris, who once shared, “You are NOT a pest to them and you are NOT just some client… You are FAMILY to them.”

If you’re hurting, don’t wait for the trucking company to do the right thing. They won’t. Call us 24/7 at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, confidential consultation. Hablamos Español. Llame a Lupe Peña al 1-888-ATTY-911.

Why Town of Putnam Trucking Accidents are Different

A car accident in Town of Putnam usually involves two people and two insurance companies. A truck accident is a web of complex state and federal regulations, multiple layers of corporate liability, and professional investigators who arrive at the scene before the debris is even cleared.

In Town of Putnam, we see a unique mix of traffic. Between the long-haul freight moving toward Abilene and DFW on I-20 and the constant churn of oilfield vehicles supporting West Texas energy production, the risks are specialized. An 18-wheeler requires 40% more stopping distance than your car. At 65 mph, a fully loaded truck needs 525 feet to stop—the length of nearly two football fields. When a driver is fatigued, distracted, or under corporate pressure to meet a Town of Putnam delivery deadline, that distance disappears fast.

Our firm is admitted to the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, and we handle cases across the state and the nation. We understand the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations (Title 49 CFR) that govern every aspect of a driver’s life. When these rules are broken in Town of Putnam, we find the proof. Learn more about your rights in our definitive guide at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEEeZf-k8Ao.

The Dangerous Reality of I-20 and Callahan County Trucking

Town of Putnam sits in a precarious position for motorists. We’re on a major transcontinental artery where drivers have often been behind the wheel for ten straight hours before they even reach Callahan County. The monotony of long-stretch driving leads to highway hypnosis and micro-sleeps.

We see specific hazards in Town of Putnam:

• Oilfield Surge: Water trucks and sand haulers exiting lease roads and merging onto highways without enough acceleration room.
• High Winds: Central Texas wind gusts that can catch a high-profile “empty” trailer and cause a rollover.
• Heat Extremes: Texas summers that lead to catastrophic tire blowouts when maintenance has been deferred.

When an accident happens on a Callahan County road, the trucking company’s “Rapid Response Team” is activated immediately. Their job is to minimize their liability. Our job is to protect your future. Since Ralph Manginello started practicing in 1998, he has learned that you cannot win a Town of Putnam trucking case by being passive. You win by being more aggressive and more thorough than the billion-dollar companies on the other side.

The Clock is Ticking: The 48-Hour Evidence Rule

In a Town of Putnam truck accident, evidence has an expiration date. The most critical piece of tech in the truck is the Engine Control Module (ECM), often called the black box. This device records speed, brake application, and throttle position in the seconds leading up to a Callahan County crash.

However, black box data is typically overwritten every 30 days—or even sooner if the truck is put back into service. Trucking companies are not required to keep this data forever unless a lawyer sends a formal “Spoliation Letter.” We send these demands within 24 to 48 hours of being hired. We demand the preservation of:

1. ECM/Black Box Data: To prove the driver never hit the brakes.
2. ELD Logs: To prove the driver skipped their mandatory rest breaks.
3. Netradyne/Dashcam Footage: To see exactly what the driver was doing—or what they were looking at—on their mobile phone.
4. Maintenance Records: To show they knew the brakes were faulty before they sent the truck through Town of Putnam.

As Donald Wilcox said after we helped him, “One company said they would not accept my case. Then I got a call from Manginello… I got a call to come pick up this handsome check.” Don’t let evidence disappear. Call (888) 288-9911 immediately.

Specialized Coverage: Oilfield Truck Accidents in Town of Putnam

Because Town of Putnam is connected to the Permian and surrounding basins, we see a high volume of oilfield equipment moving through Callahan County. These aren’t standard 18-wheelers. They’re heavy-haulers with unique blind spots and handling characteristics.

Frac Sand and Water Truck Rollovers

In the oil patch, time is money. Drivers are often paid by the load, which creates a perverse incentive to speed on narrow Callahan County FM roads. A produced water truck carries thousands of gallons of sloshing liquid. If the driver takes a turn too fast near Town of Putnam, the “slosh effect” shifts the center of gravity and causes an immediate rollover. This is a violation of 49 CFR § 392.6, which prohibits scheduling runs that require speeding.

The Dual-Jurisdiction Crisis

An oilfield accident is often both a trucking case and a workplace safety case. While the FMCSA governs the truck on I-20, OSHA (29 CFR 1910) may govern the loading and unloading procedures at a wellsite near Town of Putnam. Ralph Manginello has litigated against major energy players and understands how to navigate the finger-pointing that happens between the oil company and the trucking subcontractor.

We go after the companies whose names are on the side of the truck—brands like Halliburton, Schlumberger, or Baker Hughes. We’ve proven that we aren’t intimidated by Fortune 500 legal departments. Our firm’s track record includes involvement in the BP Texas City litigation, demonstrating we have the infrastructure and the willpower to fight the biggest players in the energy sector.

Corporate Fleet Accidents: Walmart, Amazon, and Beyond

Town of Putnam residents are hit by more than just long-haul rigs. We share our streets with the “last-mile” delivery economy.

Amazon DSP and the Contractor Defense

If an Amazon van hits you in Callahan County, Amazon’s first move is to claim they aren’t responsible. They’ll say the driver works for a “Delivery Service Partner,” a small local business. We know how to pierce this shield. We show that Amazon controls the routes, the uniforms, the timing, and even uses AI cameras to monitor every blink of the driver’s eyes. In Town of Putnam, we fight to hold the parent company accountable for the pressure they put on these drivers.

Walmart Transportation

Walmart operates one of the largest private fleets in the world. Their drivers are direct employees, making liability more straightforward through respondeat superior. However, Walmart self-insures for millions of dollars. When you’re negotiating with Walmart for a Town of Putnam crash, you aren’t talking to a typical insurance company; you’re talking to a corporate risk management team designed to save the company money. With associate attorney Lupe Peña’s background in insurance defense, we know the formulas they use to undervalue your pain.

Every Type of Truck Accident in Callahan County

No matter how your accident occurred, the physical laws of mass and velocity remain the same. Our team investigates every catastrophic crash type:

Jackknife Accidents

A jackknife happens when the trailer slides faster than the cab, folding the vehicle like a pocketknife. In Town of Putnam, this often occurs on wet roads or during sudden braking if the brakes aren’t properly synchronized per 49 CFR § 393.48. A jackknifed truck can sweep across four lanes of I-20, leaving Callahan County motorists nowhere to go.

Underride Collisions

These are the deadliest accidents we see. An underride occurs when a passenger vehicle slides under the rear or side of a trailer. Despite federal requirements for “Mansfield Bars” (Rear Impact Guards under 49 CFR § 393.86), many are poorly maintained or non-existent. The result is often decapitation or severe traumatic brain injury. If you’ve lost a loved one in a Town of Putnam underride crash, we pursue wrongful death claims with settlements that have reached multi-million dollar ranges for our clients.

Wide Turn “Squeeze” Accidents

Truckers must swing wide to clear Town of Putnam corners, but they often fail to check their right-side blind spot. If they trap your vehicle between the trailer and the curb, the crushing force is immense. This is a violation of the driver’s duty to yield and signal properly.

Blind Spot (No-Zone) Crashes

Trucks have four massive blind spots. A driver who changes lanes on I-20 without properly adjusted mirrors (violating 49 CFR § 393.80) is a danger to every family in Town of Putnam. We subpoena training records to see if the company properly instructed the driver on “No-Zone” safety. Learn more in our video about 18-wheeler injuries at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxEHIxZTbK8.

The Web of Liability: Who is Responsible for Your Injuries?

Most people think you just sue the driver. We know better. To maximize a settlement for a Town of Putnam family, we must look at the entire chain of command. Using associate attorney Lupe Peña’s insider defense experience, we identify:

1. The Trucking Company: For negligent hiring or failing to check a driver’s background (49 CFR Part 391).
2. The Cargo Loader: If the load shifted because it wasn’t secured properly, causing a rollover in Town of Putnam (49 CFR Part 393).
3. The Maintenance Provider: If a third-party company in or around Callahan County failed to catch bad brakes or bald tires.
4. The Truck Manufacturer: If a steering or brake defect made the crash unavoidable.
5. The Freight Broker: If they hired a carrier with a “conditional” or “unsatisfactory” safety rating.
6. The Oilfield Operator: For creating dangerous conditions on Town of Putnam lease roads.

Our thoroughness is why we’ve recovered over $50 million for our clients. As Glenda Walker said, “They fought for me to get every dime I deserved.” We aren’t satisfied with the obvious answer; we pursue every source of insurance coverage available to you. Call us at 1-888-ATTY-911 to start our investigation.

Understanding the Physical and Emotional Cost: Catastrophic Injuries

The force of a truck hitting a car is equivalent to a building falling on you. In Town of Putnam, victims facing these impacts require immediate, high-level trauma care. We represent clients who have suffered:

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Even if you didn’t lose consciousness, a “minor” headache after an I-20 crash can be a sign of a brain bleed or axonal shearing. We’ve secured TBI settlements ranging from $1.5 million to nearly $10 million because we understand that a brain injury isn’t just a medical bill—it’s the loss of your personality, your memories, and your ability to earn a living. See our guide on brain injuries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBYAHi5aiEQ.

Spinal Cord Injuries and Paralysis

A vertebral fracture or a severed spinal cord is a life-sentence of medical bills and home modifications. In Town of Putnam, we work with life care planners to ensure your settlement covers 40 years of nursing care, not just four months. Settlements for these cases often reach the $4 million to $25 million range depending on the level of paralysis.

Psychological Trauma (PTSD)

You might be physically healed, but you can’t get back on the road in Town of Putnam without a panic attack. Driving anxiety and PTSD are real, compensable injuries. We don’t let insurance companies tell you “it’s all in your head.” We get you evaluated by experts who can document the neurological impact of the trauma. Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9803X_jnR4A.

Amputations and Internal Organ Damage

Crush injuries in 18-wheeler accidents often lead to the loss of a limb or the rupture of the spleen, liver, or kidneys. We’ve recovered over $3.8 million for clients who have lost limbs due to the negligence of commercial drivers.

Texas Law and Your Town of Putnam Claim

Success in a truck accident case requires a surgeon’s precision with Texas law. We apply these standards to every Callahan County case:

• Statute of Limitations: In Texas, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. If you miss this deadline in Town of Putnam, you lose your right to recover forever.
• Modified Comparative Negligence: Under Texas law, as long as you are 50% or less at fault, you can still recover damages. Your payout is simply reduced by your percentage of fault. If the trucking company tries to blame you, we use the ELD data and accident reconstruction to prove their driver was the primary cause.
• No Caps on Compensatory Damages: Unlike some states, Texas does not cap how much you can receive for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering in a Town of Putnam truck wreck.

You pay nothing upfront to put our experience to work. We operate on a contingency fee basis: 33.33% if the case settles before trial, or 40% if we have to take it through the trial phase. We take the financial risk so you can focus on healing.

Commercial Insurance: Why the Stakes are Higher

Federal law (49 CFR § 387.9) requires trucking companies to carry significant insurance because their vehicles are so dangerous to the Town of Putnam public.

• General Freight: $750,000 minimum.
• Oil and Large Equipment: $1,000,000 minimum.
• Hazardous Materials (Tankers): $5,000,000 minimum.

Many companies carry umbrella policies that go as high as $50 million. However, just because the money is there doesn’t mean they’ll give it to you. They hire “expert” witnesses to claim your injuries were pre-existing. Associate attorney Lupe Peña knows these witnesses by name because he used to work with them. Now, he cross-examines them on your behalf.

The Problem with Quick Settlements

If an insurance company offers you a check within two weeks of your Callahan County accident, do not sign it. That money is a “lowball” meant to make you go away before you realize you need surgery or have lasting nerve damage. Our speed is in our investigation; our patience is in our negotiation. We don’t settle until we know the full lifetime cost of your injury.

Town of Putnam Truck Accident FAQ

What if the truck driver was from out of state?
Since Ralph Manginello is admitted to federal court and licensed in both Texas and New York, he can handle interstate commerce issues smoothly. Jurisdictional questions are common when a driver from another state crashes in Town of Putnam. We know the rules of diversity jurisdiction and how to keep your case in the most favorable court.

Does it matter if it was a small box truck or an 18-wheeler?
A commercial vehicle over 10,001 pounds is subject to FMCSA rules. Whether it’s a FedEx Ground van, a dump truck carrying Callahan County gravel, or a massive tanker, the safety standards are stringent. We hold every “company truck” to the same high standard of care.

Can I still sue if the police report says I was at fault?
Yes. Police reports are often incomplete or wrong, especially if the officer didn’t have access to the truck’s black box. We hire independent accident reconstruction experts who specialize in Town of Putnam roadways to find the physical evidence that a standard police report might miss.

How do I pay for my doctors while the case is ongoing?
We help Town of Putnam clients obtain medical care on a “Letter of Protection” (LOP). This allows you to see the best orthopedic surgeons and neurologists without paying a dime out of pocket until your case is resolved.

What is my case actually worth?
There is no “calculator.” Your case value is built on your specific medical bills, your lost future earnings in Town of Putnam, and how your life has been diminished. However, we’ve recovered millions for families with catastrophic injuries like yours.

Your Fight Starts in Town of Putnam, and We Finish It

When your world is spinning after an 18-wheeler crash, you need a firm that is “powerful and proven.” You need someone who will fight tooth and nail for you, as Ernest Cano described our firm. You aren’t a case number to us. You are a neighbor in Callahan County whose life was disrupted by corporate negligence.

Ralph Manginello and the team at Attorney911 have been doing this for over two decades. We have the resources to take on the titans of industry and the compassion to take your 11 PM phone call when you can’t sleep because of the pain. We’ve solved in months what others couldn’t handle in years.

Don’t let the trucking company write the story of your accident. Together, we’ll write the final chapter—one of justice, accountability, and the compensation you need to reclaim your life.

Call us 24/7 at 1-888-ATTY-911 or (888) 288-9911 for your free consultation. Hablamos Español. Your family’s recovery is our only priority.

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Understanding 49 CFR: The Laws Supporting Your Claim

To prove negligence in your Town of Putnam case, we look for violations of these specific federal laws:

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The Local Difference: Investigating Callahan County Truck Wrecks

When an accident happens in Town of Putnam, we don’t just look at the vehicles. we look at the environment. Highway 20 is one of the most crowded transit lines in the nation, but local Town of Putnam roads weren’t built for the 60,000-pound pressure of a fully loaded oilfield vacuum truck.

Inexperience in the Driver’s Seat

Many Town of Putnam trucking accidents are caused by companies rushing “Steering-Wheel Holders” onto the road. These are drivers with a CDL but zero real-world experience. Under 49 CFR § 391.13, a carrier must ensure a driver is actually competent. If they put a novice behind the wheel of an 80,000-pound rig and sent them through Town of Putnam without proper training, that is negligent entrustment.

The Maintenance Crisis

We’ve seen cases where a truck’s brakes were “adjusted” by a driver who wasn’t certified to do so, violating 49 CFR § 396.25. In Town of Putnam, where summer temperatures regularly exceed 100 degrees, brake air lines and tire treads are stressed to the limit. If a company deferred maintenance to keep a truck moving through Town of Putnam, they put your life at risk for a few hundred dollars of profit. We find the logs, we find the mechanic, and we find the truth.

Distraction: The New Epidemic

A truck driver moving at 65 mph travels nearly 100 feet in a single second. If a driver through Town of Putnam looks at a text for five seconds, they’ve traveled the length of a football field while essentially blindfolded. Per 49 CFR § 392.80, texting while driving is a major violation. We subpoena cell tower pings to see what the driver was doing at the exact moment of impact in Callahan County.

Your Path Forward: Total Financial Recovery

When you hire Attorney911 for your Town of Putnam case, we pursue “Full Value.” This includes every dollar of your:

• Medical Expenses: Every ER visit, every MRI, every surgery, and every physical therapy session.
• Lost Wages: Not just the time you missed, but the promotions and career growth you lost.
• Future Care: A lifetime of medications and medical equipment.
• Intangible Losses: The physical pain, the sleepless nights, and the loss of your ability to enjoy Town of Putnam life with your family.

You are NOT just a claim number. You are Mongo Slade, who said, “the team got right to work… I also got a very nice settlement.” You are Kiimarii Yup, who shared, “I lost everything… 1 year later I have gained so much in return.”

Trucking companies believe they can wait you out. They think if they delay long enough, you’ll settle for pennies just to pay your rent. We don’t let that happen. We prepare every Town of Putnam case for trial. When the insurance company sees that Attorney911 is ready for a jury, the settlement offers finally become fair.

Protecting Vulnerable Road Users in Town of Putnam

Not every truck accident involves two vehicles. We represent:

• Motorcyclists: Struck by trucks that “never saw them.” Motorcyclists have no protection and suffer 40% higher fatality rates in truck crashes.
• Pedestrians and Cyclists: Hit during “Right-Hook” wide turns in Callahan County residential areas.
• Bus Passengers: Injured by negligent transit or charter bus drivers.

Every person on a Town of Putnam road deserves to get home safe. When a professional driver ignores the safety of others, we hold them to the highest level of accountability.

Final Word: Why Attorney911?

You have choice when hiring a lawyer. You can choose a firm that buys a thousand billboards, or you can choose the firm that treats you like family. Ralph Manginello founded Attorney911 on the principle of personal access. He gives out his cell phone. He answers your questions when you’re scared.

Combined with Lupe Peña’s former experience defending the same insurance companies you’re fighting now, we offer an unfair advantage. We know the secrets the trucking companies hide in their files. We know which experts they hire. We know what it takes to win in Callahan County.

If you’ve been hit by a truck in Town of Putnam, the fight has already started. The trucking company made their move minutes after the crash. It’s your turn to hit back.

Call (888) 288-9911 or 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free consultation. Hablamos Español. Your recovery, your family, and your justice are our only mission.

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