Truck Wreck in Houston?

Truck accident cases typically result in higher settlements than car accidents due to the severity of injuries and the availability of commercial insurance policies. Factors that affect value include the extent of your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and the degree of negligence involved. The Moudgil Law Firm has recovered settlements ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars for truck accident victims. Contact us for a free case evaluation to discuss your specific situation.

Multiple parties may be liable in a truck accident case, including: the truck driver (for negligence, fatigue, or impairment), the trucking company (for negligent hiring, inadequate training, or pushing drivers to violate safety rules), the cargo loading company (for improper loading), maintenance providers (for faulty repairs), and even truck or parts manufacturers (for defective equipment). Our attorneys investigate all potential sources of liability to maximize your recovery.

After a truck accident: (1) Seek immediate medical attention even if injuries seem minor. (2) Call 911 and file a police report. (3) Document the scene with photos and collect contact information from witnesses. (4) Do not give recorded statements to any insurance company. (5) Contact an experienced truck accident attorney immediately. Critical evidence like electronic logging devices and black box data can be destroyed if not preserved quickly.

Texas has a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims, including truck accidents. However, you should contact an attorney as soon as possible. Trucking companies are required to preserve certain records for only limited periods, and critical evidence can be lost or destroyed. The sooner we can begin investigating, the stronger your case will be.

Truck accident victims may recover compensation for: medical expenses (past and future), lost wages and loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, disfigurement and disability, loss of enjoyment of life, and property damage. In cases involving gross negligence or intentional misconduct, punitive damages may also be available.

Our investigation includes: immediately sending preservation letters to prevent evidence destruction, obtaining driver logs and electronic logging device (ELD) data, reviewing the trucking company's safety records and driver qualification files, analyzing black box data from the truck, working with accident reconstruction experts, reviewing maintenance records and inspection reports, and identifying all potentially liable parties. We build comprehensive cases designed to maximize your recovery.

Absolutely. Trucking companies have teams of lawyers and investigators working to minimize their liability from the moment an accident occurs. Without experienced legal representation, you may accept a settlement far below what your case is worth or miss critical deadlines for preserving evidence. The Moudgil Law Firm works on a contingency basis, which means you pay nothing unless we win your case.

Trucking companies often try to avoid liability by classifying drivers as independent contractors rather than employees. However, Texas law looks at the actual relationship between the company and driver, not just the label. If the company controlled how the driver performed their work, they may still be liable. Our attorneys know how to pierce these corporate defenses and hold trucking companies accountable.