Young County Truck Accident and Commercial Vehicle Injury Guide

Working and living in Young County means sharing our roads with some of the heaviest machinery on the planet. Whether you’re driving through Graham, heading north toward Olney on State Highway 16, or crossing the county on US Highway 380, you are constantly surrounded by 18-wheelers, oilfield water trucks, and massive agricultural haulers. Most of the time, these vehicles move safely. But when a 80,000-pound truck collides with a 4,000-pound passenger car, the physics are unforgiving. In an instant, a normal drive to the Square in Graham becomes a life-altering catastrophe.

If you or a member of your family has been hurt in a truck accident in Young County, you aren’t just facing a typical insurance claim. You’re entering a battle against massive corporations, teams of high-priced defense lawyers, and sophisticated insurance companies that have one goal: to pay you as little as possible. You need an advocate who has spent decades in the ring with these giants. At Attorney911, our managing partner Ralph Manginello brings over 25 years of experience to every case. Since 1998, he has been holding trucking companies accountable and recovering multi-million dollar settlements for families throughout Texas.

We don’t just know the law; we know the tactics they use to hide the truth. Our team includes associate attorney Lupe Peña, who previously worked as an insurance defense lawyer. He knows their playbook because he used to write it. Now, he uses that insider knowledge to fight for victims in Young County. While the trucking company is already sending investigators to the scene on Highway 114, we are ready to hit back harder.

Call us 24/7 at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free consultation. We work on a contingency basis, which means you pay us nothing unless we win your case. Don’t let the trucking company decide what your future is worth.

Why Young County Trucking Accidents Are Different

Young County sits in a unique position in North-Central Texas. We aren’t just a rural farming community; we are a hub for oil and gas production on the Bend Arch and a vital corridor for freight moving through the region. This mix of traffic types creates a dangerous environment on roads like US 380 and SH 16 that were often never engineered to handle the sheer volume of heavy commercial loads they carry today.

In a place like Young County, a truck accident isn’t always a “big rig” or an “18-wheeler.” It might be a fully loaded gravel truck for a construction project, a saltwater disposal truck heading to a wellsite, or a delivery van rushing to a home in Olney. Each of these vehicles carries different federal and state regulations, different insurance requirements, and different chains of liability.

Our firm has deep experience litigating against the biggest names in the industry. We’ve gone toe-to-toe with Fortune 500 corporations, including BP during the aftermath of the Texas City refinery disaster. Whether you were hit by a Walmart truck, an Amazon van, or a specialized oilfield hauler, we have the resources to take on the world’s largest corporate defendants. When an 80,000-pound truck changes your life, you need a fighter who won’t back down. Ralph Manginello is a 25-year veteran of trucking litigation who is admitted to practice in Federal Court (Southern District of Texas), ensuring your case has the highest level of professional oversight.

The Physics of Danger in Young County

Think an 18-wheeler is just a big car? Think again. A fully loaded commercial truck is roughly 20 to 25 times heavier than your sedan or SUV. When a truck is traveling at 65 mph on a highway in Young County, it needs roughly 525 feet to come to a complete stop. That’s nearly two full football fields. If a driver is fatigued, distracted by a dispatch computer, or operating with worn-out brakes, they have virtually zero chance of avoiding a collision.

The impact force generated by that mass is devastating. This is why we see catastrophic injuries like traumatic brain injuries (TBI), spinal cord damage, and amputations in Young County truck wrecks. We’ve helped victims recover multi-million dollar settlements, including settlements ranging from $1.5M to $9.8M for TBI cases and $1.9M to $8.6M for amputations. We understand that we can’t change the past, but we can fight for every dime you deserve to secure your future. As our client Glenda Walker said, “They fought for me to get every dime I deserved.”

Call 1-888-ATTY-911 now. The trucking company’s lawyers are already working. You should be too.

Oilfield Vehicle Accidents in Young County

Because Young County is situated in an area of active oil and gas extraction, we see a disproportionate number of accidents involving specialized oilfield vehicles. These aren’t your standard long-haul trucks; they are industrial machines operating on public roads and private lease roads alike.

Frac Sand and Water Haulers

If you drive the backroads of Young County, you’ve seen the convoys of pneumatic sand trailers and produced water tankers. These vehicles are notorious for being overloaded. A saltwater disposal truck typically carries over 5,000 gallons of liquid. If that tank isn’t full, the “slosh effect” of the moving water makes the truck incredibly unstable during turns on narrow county roads. When these trucks roll over, they don’t just cause a traffic jam; they can crush any vehicle in their path.

Hot Shots and Crew Vans

In the oilfield, time is money. “Hot shot” drivers are often paid per load, creating a dangerous incentive to speed through Young County to meet tight deadlines at the wellsite. Even more dangerous are the crew transport vans. These 15-passenger vans have a documented history of rollover risks, especially when loaded with workers and heavy equipment. We hold the oil companies, the staffing agencies, and the transport companies accountable when they prioritize their production schedules over the lives of people in Young County.

The Dual Regulatory Framework: FMCSA and OSHA

Oilfield trucking accidents are legally complex because they often fall under two different sets of laws. On public roads in Young County, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules apply. But when the accident happens near or on a wellsite, OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910 and 1926) also come into play. Most lawyers understand one or the other. We understand the intersection of both.

If you’ve been injured by a truck working for an operator like ExxonMobil, Chevron, or Diamondback Energy, they will likely try to hide behind a “contractor defense.” They will claim the driver didn’t work for them. We know how to pierce that shield. We investigate the master service agreements (MSAs) and safety protocols to show that the oil company exercised control over the driver, making them responsible for your injuries.

Injured in the oilfield? Hablamos Español. Llame a Lupe Peña al 1-888-ATTY-911.

Corporate Fleet and Delivery Truck Accidents

Young County has seen a massive surge in delivery traffic. From Amazon Prime vans to FedEx Ground and UPS trucks, our residential streets are now shared with commercial drivers under intense pressure to hit delivery targets.

Amazon DSP and the Contractor Defense

Amazon delivers billions of packages a year using “Delivery Service Partners” (DSPs). If an Amazon-branded van hit you in Young County, Amazon will try to tell you it’s not their fault because the driver works for a small local LLC. Don’t believe them. Amazon monitors these drivers with four in-cab AI cameras (Netradyne) and scores them through an app. They control the routes and the delivery windows. We’ve litigated against Amazon and we know how to prove that their level of control makes them liable for the accidents their system causes.

Walmart’s Private Fleet

Unlike Amazon, Walmart operates its own massive private fleet. With over 12,000 trucks on the road, Walmart is a frequent defendant in trucking litigation. Because Walmart is a self-insured giant, they fight claims aggressively from their own corporate offices. They have rapid-response teams that can be in Young County within hours of a wreck. You need a team that moves just as fast. Ralph Manginello and the Attorney911 team have the experience to go head-to-head with Walmart and win.

Food and Beverage Distribution

Companies like Sysco, US Foods, and Coca-Cola operate heavy refrigerated trucks that make dozens of stops daily in Graham and Olney. These trucks are often double-parked, blocking visibility, or making wide turns that trap smaller cars in the “squeeze play.” These are multi-billion dollar companies that carry high-limit insurance policies. We make sure they pay the full value of your claim.

Additional Commercial Vehicles in Young County

Truck accidents aren’t limited to 18-wheelers. We represent victims in Young County hit by every type of commercial vehicle on the road:

• Dump Trucks and Gravel Haulers: These are among the most dangerous vehicles because they are often operated by small companies that cut corners on maintenance. An overloaded dump truck is an 60,000-pound missile with frequently failing brakes.
• Garbage and Waste Trucks: Operating in our neighborhoods, these trucks have massive blind spots. They are a leading cause of pedestrian and cyclist injuries, especially involving children.
• Concrete Mixers: With a 90-minute window to deliver before the concrete hardens, these drivers are under extreme time pressure, leading to speeding and reckless lane changes.
• Rental Trucks (U-Haul/Penske): These are 26,000-pound vehicles driven by people with zero commercial training. If a rental truck hit you, we look at whether the rental company was negligent in entrusting that vehicle to an unqualified driver.
• Buses and Transit Vehicles: Whether it’s a school bus or a charter coach, these cases involve multiple plaintiffs and complex governmental immunity issues if a school district is involved.

Whatever hit you, we can help. Call the firm insurers fear at 888-ATTY-911.

Proving Negligence: FMCSA Regulations

In a Young County trucking case, we don’t just argue “he hit me.” We prove the driver or the company broke federal laws designed to keep us safe. Under 49 CFR Parts 390-399, trucking companies are held to strict standards. If they violate these, it is “negligence per se.”

Part 395: Hours of Service (HOS)

Fatigue is the quiet killer on Young County highways. Federal law (49 CFR § 395.3) limits drivers to 11 hours of driving after 10 hours off. Drivers must take a 30-minute break after 8 hours. We subpoena the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) data to see if the driver was cheating the clock. If that driver hit you on US 380 after being awake for 15 hours, that’s an open-and-shut case of negligence.

Part 391: Driver Qualification

Trucking companies must maintain a “Driver Qualification File” for every operator (49 CFR § 391.51). This must include a road test, medical certification, and a background check on their driving history. We often find that companies in Young County hire drivers with multiple DUIs or previous moving violations because they are desperate for labor. That is negligent hiring, and we make them pay for it.

Part 393: Parts and Accessories for Safe Operation

This part covers everything from brakes to lights to cargo securement. If a truck tire blowout caused your accident, we look at 49 CFR § 393.75. If the tread depth was below 4/32 of an inch on a steer tire, the company was in violation of federal law. As we explain in our video, “Truck Tire Blowouts and When You Need a Lawyer” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCTumr1looc), these blowouts aren’t “accidents”—they are maintenance failures.

Part 396: Inspection and Maintenance

Trucking companies are required to systematically inspect and maintain their vehicles (49 CFR § 396.3). This includes daily post-trip reports by drivers. If a truck had a known brake issue and the company sent it out anyway to save a buck, we take that evidence to a Young County jury to ask for punitive damages.

Who Is Liable for Your Young County Truck Wreck?

Most lawyers only sue the driver. We go deeper. To get you the maximum compensation, we have to find every dollar of available insurance. In a Young County truck accident, there are often up to 16 different liable parties:

1. The Driver: For direct negligence like speeding or distraction.
2. The Trucking Company: Under respondeat superior (employer responsibility).
3. The Cargo Owner: If the cargo was inherently dangerous or improperly described.
4. The Loading Company: If an imbalanced load caused a rollover.
5. The Truck Manufacturer: For defective steering or brake design.
6. Parts Manufacturers: For defective tires or components.
7. The Maintenance Company: If a third-party shop did a negligent brake job.
8. The Freight Broker: For negligent selection of an unsafe carrier.
9. The Truck Owner: If they leased a dangerous vehicle to the company.
10. Government Entities: If road design or lack of signage on Young County roads caused the crash.
11. Corporate Parents: Like Amazon or Walmart, for designing unsafe delivery systems.
12. Oilfield Operators: Like ExxonMobil, for unsafe lease road conditions.
13. Staffing Agencies: For providing unqualified drivers to companies.
14. Rental Companies: For negligent entrustment of heavy trucks to untrained civilians.
15. Public Transit/School Districts: In bus accident cases.
16. Federal Government: Under the FTCA, if a USPS or military vehicle was involved.

By identifying all 16 parties, we can “stack” insurance policies. A driver might only have $30,000 in coverage, but the oil company may have a $50,000,000 umbrella policy. We find the money to pay for your lifetime of care.

The 48-Hour Evidence Preservation Protocol

You cannot wait to call a lawyer after a truck accident in Young County. While you are recovering, the trucking company is already thinking about how to delete the evidence.

Why Speed is Critical

Most commercial trucks have an Engine Control Module (ECM), or “black box.” This device records your speed, RPMs, and when you hit the brakes. However, this data is often overwritten every 30 days—or even sooner if the truck is put back into service. If that truck is repaired or sold, the evidence of their guilt is gone forever.

The Spoliation Letter

The moment you hire us, we send a formal “spoliation letter” to the trucking company, their insurer, and the driver. This letter legally compels them to preserve all ELD logs, black box data, maintenance records, and dashcam footage. As Ralph Manginello explains in his podcast, “AI vs Insurance Companies” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrKO0AEHZ9U), using tech to lock down this evidence early is the difference between winning and losing.

If they destroy evidence after receiving our letter, we can ask a Young County judge for an “adverse inference” instruction. This means the jury is told to assume the evidence they deleted would have proved their guilt.

Don’t let them hide the truth. Call Attorney911 at (888) 288-9911 right now.

Catastrophic Injuries and the Road to Recovery

A truck accident in Young County doesn’t just cause “bumps and bruises.” It breaks bodies and shatters futures. We treat our clients like family because we understand the weight of what you’re carrying. As Chad Harris said, “You are NOT a pest to them… You are FAMILY to them.”

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

TBIs are often “invisible” injuries. You look fine on the outside, but you can’t concentrate, your personality has changed, and you have constant headaches. We work with neurologists to document the full extent of your brain injury. Settlements for TBI can reach $9.8M because of the lifetime of cognitive therapy and personal care required. Learn more in our guide: “The Ultimate Guide to Brain Injury Lawsuits” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBYAHi5aiEQ).

Spinal Cord Injuries and Paralysis

A broken neck or back in a truck accident leads to a life in a wheelchair. The costs are astronomical—home modifications, specialized vehicles, and 24/7 care. We’ve seen SCI settlements exceed $25 million. We fight to make sure you never have to worry about how you’ll pay for your specialized care.

Amputations and Crush Injuries

Whether it’s a traumatic amputation at the scene or a surgical one later due to infection, losing a limb is a permanent loss of freedom. We secure settlements (ranging from $1.9M to $8.6M) that cover the best prosthetics and long-term physical therapy so you can regain as much independence as possible.

Wrongful Death in Young County

If you’ve lost a loved one, no check can ever fill that hole. But a wrongful death claim in Young County can provide for the children left behind and ensure that the negligent company is punished so this doesn’t happen to another family. Texas law allows you to recover for lost income, loss of companionship, and mental anguish.

Commercial Truck Insurance and Damages

Trucking companies are required by federal law (49 CFR § 387.9) to carry much higher insurance limits than cars:

• General Freight: $750,000 minimum.
• Oil/Equipment: $1,000,000 minimum.
• Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT): $5,000,000 minimum.

Many large carriers like Walmart and JB Hunt carry $5 million to $10 million in primary coverage plus $50 million or more in umbrella layers. In Young County, where much of the truck traffic involves crude oil or chemicals, the $5 million HAZMAT minimum often applies.

Recoverable Damages

We maximize your claim by pursuing three types of damages:

1. Economic Damages: Every medical bill, every day of lost work, and the loss of your future earning capacity.
2. Non-Economic Damages: This is the “pain and suffering.” How much is it worth to never be able to pick up your child again? How much is your constant back pain worth? We use experienced vocational and medical experts to put a number on your suffering. Learn more: “What Is Fair Compensation for Pain and Suffering?” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LG07vbB4cdU).
3. Punitive Damages: In cases of gross negligence—like a driver on meth or a company that knowingly sends out a truck with no brakes—we ask the jury to award punitive damages to punish the company.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Young County Victims

1. How long do I have to file a truck accident lawsuit in Young County?
In Texas, the statute of limitations is 2 years from the date of the accident. However, for a government-owned vehicle (like a county dump truck), you may have as little as 6 months to provide formal notice. Never wait—evidence disappears in weeks.

2. What if the truck driver was an independent contractor?
This is the most common defense used by Amazon and FedEx Ground. We use the “Right to Control” test to show that the company still directed the driver’s work, making the parent company liable. We’ve successfully defeated this defense many times.

3. Does the trucking company have to pay for my PTSD?
Yes. Mental anguish and PTSD are fully compensable under Texas law. If you are afraid to drive or having nightmares after your crash in Young County, that is a real injury. Watch our video: “Can I Get a PTSD Payout After a Car Accident?” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9803X_jnR4A).

4. Can I sue the oil company if a water truck hit me on a lease road?
Yes. Even on private roads, the operator (like EOG or ConocoPhillips) has a duty to maintain a safe worksite and manage traffic. If dust from the road or a lack of signage caused the crash, the oil company is liable.

5. How much does a truck accident lawyer cost?
At Attorney911, we work on a contingency fee basis. You pay us nothing upfront and nothing out of pocket. Our fee is a percentage of what we recover for you. If we don’t win, you don’t owe us a dime.

6. The adjuster offered me $50,000 today. Should I take it?
NO. That “quick check” is a trap. They want you to sign a release before you know if you need surgery or if your TBI is permanent. Once you sign, you can never ask for more. Call us at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free evaluation of that offer first.

7. Who pays my medical bills while the case is pending?
We can often work with doctors who will treat you on a “Letter of Protection” (LOP). This means they wait to be paid out of the final settlement so you can get the surgery or therapy you need now without paying out of pocket.

Proven Results and Honest Representation

We aren’t a “billboard firm” that takes thousands of cases and never learns your name. We are a boutique powerhouse that treats you like family. When you call us, you get Ralph Manginello’s 25 years of experience and Lupe Peña’s former insurance defense advantage.

We’ve recovered over $50,000,000 for families across Texas. We’ve resolved cases in months that other firms did nothing about in years. As client Donald Wilcox said, “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.”

If you’ve been hurt by an 18-wheeler, a delivery van, or an oilfield truck in Young County, your fight starts with one call. We are available 24/7 to hear your story, protect your evidence, and start the process of making things right.

Call Attorney911 now at 1-888-ATTY-911. Powerful and proven representation for Young County families. No fee unless we win.

Young County Road Safety Checklist

• Graham: Be careful at the intersection of SH 16 and US 380, a high-traffic zone for heavy trucks.
• Olney: Watch for large agricultural equipment and truck convoys moving through downtown on SH 79.
• Newcastle: High volume of oilfield traffic moving to disposal wells.
• Emergency Care: If you are seriously injured, you will likely be transported to a hospital in Graham or air-evacuated to a Level I trauma center in Fort Worth or Wichita Falls. Document everything the moment you are able.

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