If you were hurt in an 18-wheeler or big-rig crash in Texas, you should hire an experienced Texas truck accident lawyer because trucking companies and their insurers move fast to protect themselves, not you, and a firm like Rad Law Firm can immediately step in to preserve evidence, prove fault, and fight for the maximum compensation you deserve — call 972-661-1111 now to protect your rights.
Rad Law Firm is a Texas truck accident law firm based in Dallas that handles serious 18-wheeler, semi-truck, and commercial vehicle crashes across Texas. When a fully loaded tractor-trailer hits a car, the damage is usually catastrophic — and the legal battle that follows is nothing like a normal car accident claim.
Texas is now the most dangerous state in the country for deadly truck crashes. FMCSA and TxDOT data show Texas had tens of thousands of commercial motor vehicle crashes in 2024 and more than 700 fatal large-truck crashes in 2024 — the highest of any state.
Nationwide, large trucks are involved in thousands of deaths every year, and most of the people killed are occupants of smaller vehicles — not the truck drivers.
In a truck case, you’re not just up against one careless driver. You’re up against:
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A trucking company
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Their insurance carrier(s)
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Corporate safety departments
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Defense law firms that do this all day, every day
That’s why the answer to “Why should I hire a lawyer for a truck accident in Texas?” is simple:
Because if you don’t, the trucking company will run over you in the legal process just like their truck ran over your car.
📞 If you or a loved one was injured in a Texas truck or 18-wheeler accident, call Rad Law Firm now at 972-661-1111 for a free consultation. You pay no attorney’s fee unless we win money for you.
1. Truck Accidents in Texas Are Not “Just Bigger Car Wrecks”
Texas roads — especially I-35, I-20, I-10, I-45, US-287, energy-corridor routes and the DFW Metroplex — are flooded with heavy trucks hauling freight, oil, gas, and construction materials.
Recent data show:
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TxDOT recorded over 39,000 commercial motor vehicle crashes in Texas in 2024, with hundreds of fatal and thousands of serious-injury crashes.
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National Safety Council and FMCSA statistics confirm Texas consistently leads the nation in fatal truck crashes, outpacing even California and Florida.
Why this matters to you:
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Higher stakes – Truck crashes often involve catastrophic injuries, permanent disabilities, and wrongful death.
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More money on the line – Higher insurance limits, multiple policies, and corporate assets mean there can be more coverage — but only if you know how to access it.
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More complex laws – Federal trucking regulations (FMCSA rules) and Texas negligence law all interact in a truck case.
Trying to handle this alone is like trying to tow an 18-wheeler with a bicycle.
📞 Hurt in a Texas truck or 18-wheeler crash? Call Rad Law Firm at 972-661-1111 right now. We deal with trucking companies and their insurers every day — let us deal with them for you.
2. Trucking Companies Move Fast to Protect Themselves — You Need Someone Moving Fast for You
When a serious truck accident happens in Texas, here’s what often happens behind the scenes within hours:
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The trucking company notifies its insurance carrier.
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The insurer sends rapid-response teams — investigators, adjusters, sometimes even lawyers — to the scene.
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They photograph the scene, inspect the truck, interview their own driver, and start building a defense file immediately.
Meanwhile, you’re in the hospital, in pain, maybe sedated — and totally unaware that the other side is already working to cut down your claim.
A Texas truck accident lawyer levels that playing field by:
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Sending preservation (spoliation) letters to stop them from “losing” or destroying crucial evidence.
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Demanding and analyzing:
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Electronic logging device (ELD) data
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GPS and telematics
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Dash-cam or inward-facing camera footage
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Truck maintenance and inspection records
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Driver qualification and safety files
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Investigating the scene with our own experts, not theirs.
If you wait, critical evidence can be lost forever.
📞 Before the trucking company gets too far ahead, call Rad Law Firm at 972-661-1111. The sooner we’re on your side, the more we can do to protect your case.
3. Truck Cases Involve Federal Safety Rules Most People Have Never Heard Of
Truck drivers and motor carriers are governed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). These rules cover:
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Hours of Service (HOS): Limits on how many hours a driver can be on duty and driving before rest. Property-carrying truck drivers generally:
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May drive a maximum of 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty
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May not drive beyond the 14th consecutive on-duty hour after coming on duty
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Must follow strict break and rest-period requirements
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Vehicle inspection and maintenance: Regular inspections, defect reporting, and repairs.
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Driver qualifications: Licensing, training, medical fitness, and more.
When trucking companies break these rules to squeeze in more loads and profits, they put everyone else on the road at risk.
A Texas truck accident attorney knows how to:
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Spot FMCSA and safety-rule violations in driver logs and company records.
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Work with trucking experts to show how those violations contributed to the wreck.
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Use violations as powerful proof of negligence or even gross negligence.
If you don’t know what you’re looking for in those records, you’ll never see how strong your case could be.
4. Multiple Parties May Owe You Money — But Only If You Know Who They Are
In a typical car accident, it’s just you vs. the other driver’s insurance. In a truck accident, there can be many more players:
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The truck driver
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The trucking company (motor carrier)
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The company that owns or leases the trailer
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The freight broker or shipper who set up the load
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A maintenance or repair shop
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A tire or parts manufacturer if defective equipment contributed
Each of these may have:
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Different insurance policies
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Different defense lawyers
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Different defenses and excuses
A Texas 18-wheeler accident lawyer:
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Identifies every potentially responsible party
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Traces each layer of insurance coverage
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Builds a case that captures the full value of your losses across all responsible parties
If you only make a claim against the driver’s basic policy, you might be leaving huge amounts of money on the table — money you may need for surgeries, lost wages, and lifelong care.
📞 Rad Law Firm will investigate every angle of your Texas truck crash to find all the coverage that may apply. Call 972-661-1111 and let us start that process today.
5. Texas’s 2-Year Deadline and the 51% Fault Rule Can Destroy Your Claim If You’re Not Careful
The 2-Year Statute of Limitations
Under Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 16.003, most personal-injury and wrongful-death lawsuits — including truck accidents — must be filed within two years of the date of the crash (or the date of death in a fatal case).
Miss that deadline and you may lose your right to recover anything, no matter how badly you were hurt.
There can also be shorter notice deadlines if:
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A government vehicle or roadway defect is involved
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Certain other special circumstances apply
Texas Comparative Negligence – More Than 50% at Fault = Zero
Texas follows a modified comparative negligence system. In simple terms:
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You can still recover compensation if you are not more than 50% at fault.
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If you are found more than 50% responsible, you are barred from any recovery.
In a truck case, you can bet the trucking company’s lawyers will:
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Claim you were speeding
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Suggest you suddenly changed lanes or cut off the truck
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Argue you were distracted, tired, or following too closely
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Try to push your fault above that critical line
A Texas truck accident lawyer at Rad Law Firm knows how to gather evidence, retain reconstruction experts, and argue the facts so responsibility lands where it belongs — on the trucking company and its driver, not the victim.
📞 Don’t let a legal deadline or a twisted blame story wipe out your claim. Call 972-661-1111 and let Rad Law Firm protect your rights under Texas law.
6. The Stakes Are Huge: Truck Accidents Often Cause Catastrophic Injuries
Because of their size and weight, 18-wheelers can cause life-changing injuries, even at moderate speeds. We often see:
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Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and concussions
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Spinal cord injuries, including partial or complete paralysis
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Neck and back injuries, including herniated discs and nerve damage
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Multiple fractures and shattered bones
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Internal organ damage and internal bleeding
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Severe burns and disfigurement
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Crush injuries and amputations
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Fatal injuries leading to wrongful death claims
National safety data confirm that in fatal large-truck crashes, most of the people killed are occupants of the other vehicle or vulnerable road users, not truck drivers.
Because injuries are so severe, damages are much higher than in a typical crash. That makes truck cases prime targets for hard-fought defense and lowball offers.
A Texas truck accident lawyer’s job is to:
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Understand your full medical picture — past, present, and future.
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Work with doctors, life-care planners, and vocational experts.
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Prove how the crash has changed every part of your life.
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Demand compensation that truly reflects the impact on you and your family.
7. What Compensation Can a Texas Truck Accident Lawyer Pursue for You?
Depending on your case, you may be entitled to recover:
Economic Damages
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Past medical bills (ER, hospital, surgery, rehab, meds)
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Future medical costs (ongoing therapy, injections, future surgeries, assistive devices, home modifications)
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Past lost wages (time off work after the crash)
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Loss of future earning capacity (if you can’t return to the same job or hours)
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Property damage (vehicle and personal items)
Non-Economic Damages
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Physical pain and suffering
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Emotional distress and mental anguish
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Loss of enjoyment of life
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Scarring and disfigurement
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Loss of consortium (harm to your relationship with your spouse)
Wrongful Death Damages (for fatal truck crashes)
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Funeral and burial costs
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Loss of financial support
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Loss of care, companionship, guidance, and household services
In the most egregious cases — like a drunk or knowingly unsafe truck driver or a trucking company that systematically violates safety rules — punitive or exemplary damages may also be available under Texas law to punish and deter extreme misconduct.
Rad Law Firm’s job is to build the evidence that supports every category of damages and to fight for maximum compensation, not “whatever the insurance company feels like paying.”
📞 To find out what your Texas truck accident case may be worth, call Rad Law Firm at 972-661-1111 for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.
8. What You Should Do After a Truck Accident in Texas
Even before you hire a lawyer, there are steps you can take to protect your health and your case.
Step 1: Call 911 and Get Medical Help
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Report the crash and request police and EMS.
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Even if you think you’re “okay,” get checked. Many serious injuries don’t show up right away.
Step 2: Tell the Officer What Happened – But Don’t Guess
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Give the facts: what you saw, heard, and felt.
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Don’t guess about speed, distances, or blame.
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Get the officer’s name and crash report number.
Step 3: Gather Evidence If You Can Safely Do So
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Take photos and videos of:
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All vehicles and damage
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Skid marks, debris, weather, lighting, traffic signs
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DOT numbers and logos on the truck and trailer
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Get contact information for witnesses.
Step 4: Get Immediate and Follow-Up Medical Care
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Go to the ER, urgent care, or your doctor.
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Tell them all your symptoms, even “minor” ones.
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Follow your treatment plan and don’t skip appointments. Gaps in care hurt you medically and legally.
Step 5: Do Not Talk in Detail With the Trucking Company or Their Insurer
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They may call quickly and sound “helpful.”
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Do not give a recorded statement or sign anything before talking to a lawyer.
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A simple “I’m okay” can later be twisted to say you weren’t really hurt.
Step 6: Call a Texas Truck Accident Lawyer
Once your immediate medical needs are addressed, call Rad Law Firm at 972-661-1111. We’ll:
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Handle all communication with insurers.
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Send preservation letters to protect evidence.
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Begin investigating liability and gathering proof.
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Explain your rights in plain language and lay out a strategy.
9. How Rad Law Firm Helps Texas Truck Accident Victims
Here’s what sets Rad Law Firm apart when you hire us after a truck or 18-wheeler crash in Texas:
We Focus on Serious Motor Vehicle and Truck Cases
We aren’t trying to be everything to everyone. We focus heavily on:
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Truck accidents (18-wheelers, big rigs, delivery trucks, tankers)
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Catastrophic car accidents
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Other serious injury and wrongful death cases
That focus gives us experience with the playbook trucking companies and insurers use — and how to counter it.
We Are Investigation-Driven
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Obtain crash reports, photos, and video.
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Demand black-box, ELD, and GPS data.
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Review driver logs and company safety records.
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Work with accident reconstructionists and trucking experts when needed.
We Prepare Every Case as If It Will Go to Trial
Trucking companies pay attention when they know your lawyer is willing and prepared to take them to court. We don’t treat your case like a quick settlement file — we build it for the long haul.
We Work on a Contingency Fee
You pay no upfront fee and no hourly charges. Our fee is a percentage of what we recover. If we don’t win money for you, you owe us no attorney’s fee.
📞 If you want a Texas truck accident lawyer who will take your case as seriously as you do, call Rad Law Firm at 972-661-1111 today.
10. FAQs: Hiring a Lawyer After a Truck Accident in Texas
Do I really need a lawyer for a truck accident, or can I handle it myself?
You can try to handle it alone, but truck cases are far more complicated than typical car crashes, with bigger injuries, multiple defendants, and federal regulations at play. The trucking company will have professionals working to limit your claim. Having a Texas truck accident lawyer levels the playing field and often leads to much higher net results than going solo.
How long do I have to hire a lawyer after a Texas truck wreck?
Legally, you generally have two years from the crash to file a lawsuit under Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 16.003, but you should not wait. Evidence can disappear, and the trucking company may be building its defense from day one. The earlier you call Rad Law Firm, the more we can do.
Will hiring a truck accident lawyer make the process more stressful?
Our goal is the opposite — to take stress off your shoulders. We handle the legal and insurance fights so you can focus on medical treatment and your family. We keep you updated, answer questions, and guide you through every step.
How much does it cost to hire Rad Law Firm?
We work on a contingency fee basis:
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No retainer
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No hourly bills
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We only get paid if we recover money for you
If we don’t win, you owe us no attorney’s fee.
What if I was partially at fault in the truck accident?
Under Texas’s modified comparative negligence system, you can still recover money if you are not more than 50% at fault, but your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you’re found to be more than 50% at fault, you’re barred from recovery. Don’t assume the wreck was “your fault” until a lawyer reviews the facts.
Hurt In A Texas Truck Accident? Call Rad Law Firm Today
The trucking company and its insurers already know how serious your crash is — and they’re already working to protect themselves. You deserve someone just as relentless protecting you.
Rad Law Firm is ready to stand up to trucking companies, insurers, and their defense teams on behalf of truck-crash victims across Dallas, the DFW Metroplex, and all of Texas.
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✅ Free, no-obligation consultation
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✅ No fee unless we win money for you
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✅ Aggressive, results-driven representation
📞 If you or a loved one was injured in an 18-wheeler, semi-truck, or commercial vehicle crash anywhere in Texas, call Rad Law Firm right now at 972-661-1111.
Don’t wait — the sooner you call, the sooner we can start protecting your rights and fighting for the maximum compensation you deserve.