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Attorney recognitions and ratings do not guarantee future results.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- CONTENTS -->\n<section class=\"section section--tight section--rail reveal\" id=\"ta-contents\" aria-label=\"On this page\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <nav class=\"frost\" aria-labelledby=\"ta-contents-lbl\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem 1.4rem;align-items:center;padding:1rem 1.3rem\">\n      <span id=\"ta-contents-lbl\" style=\"color:var(--faint);font-size:.92rem;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase\">On this page<\/span>\n      <a href=\"#ta-first\" style=\"font-size:.98rem\">The First Days<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#ta-diff\" style=\"font-size:.98rem\">Why Truck Claims Differ<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#ta-liability\" style=\"font-size:.98rem\">Who Is Liable<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#ta-evidence\" style=\"font-size:.98rem\">Evidence Deadlines<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#ta-letter\" style=\"font-size:.98rem\">Preservation Letter<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#ta-ch72\" style=\"font-size:.98rem\">Chapter 72<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#ta-deadlines\" style=\"font-size:.98rem\">Filing Deadlines<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#ta-value\" style=\"font-size:.98rem\">Case Value<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#ta-process\" style=\"font-size:.98rem\">How We Build the Case<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#ta-faq\" style=\"font-size:.98rem\">Truck Accident FAQs<\/a>\n    <\/nav>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- 01 FIRST DAYS -->\n<section class=\"section reveal\" id=\"ta-first\" aria-labelledby=\"ta-first-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"splithead reveal\">\n      <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"ta-first-h\">What We Do First After a Texas Truck Accident<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"frost splithead__note\">\n        <p>Get medical care first. Then save what you can: photos, the crash-report information, witness names, and the truck&#8217;s identifying numbers.<\/p>\n        <p style=\"margin-top:1rem\">First, we help protect the evidence and information that may matter most to your claim.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <ul class=\"edu__grid gap-top\" role=\"list\">\n        <li><div class=\"ind__card icard\">\n        <span class=\"icard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z\"\/><path d=\"M14 2v6h6M16 13H8M16 17H8M10 9H8\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        <h3>Save the Crash-Report Information<\/h3>\n        <p>Keep the report number, responding agency, photos, and names of witnesses. This information can help identify the crash, locate records, and confirm what happened.<\/p>\n      <\/div><\/li>\n        <li><div class=\"ind__card icard\">\n        <span class=\"icard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M23 7l-7 5 7 5V7z\"\/><rect x=\"1\" y=\"5\" width=\"15\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        <h3>Identify the Truck and Carrier<\/h3>\n        <p>Photograph the USDOT number, truck number, trailer number, license plate, and company markings if it is safe to do so. If you could not take photos, the crash report, tow records, and witness images may still identify the truck and carrier.<\/p>\n      <\/div><\/li>\n        <li><div class=\"ind__card icard\">\n        <span class=\"icard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"9\" y=\"2\" width=\"6\" height=\"12\" rx=\"3\"\/><path d=\"M5 10v1a7 7 0 0 0 14 0v-1M12 18v4M8 22h8\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        <h3>Be Careful With Insurer Calls<\/h3>\n        <p>Before giving a recorded statement or signing a medical authorization for the trucking company&#8217;s insurer, consider speaking with a lawyer. Your own insurer may also contact you, and we can explain what information your policy requires.<\/p>\n      <\/div><\/li>\n        <li><div class=\"ind__card icard\">\n        <span class=\"icard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"4\" width=\"20\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"m22 7-10 6L2 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        <h3>Contact a Lawyer Quickly<\/h3>\n        <p>A lawyer can request that the trucking company preserve key evidence before it is lost or overwritten. That may include available vehicle data, video, driver logs, dispatch records, and maintenance information.<\/p>\n      <\/div><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <div style=\"margin-top:clamp(28px,3.5vw,44px)\">\n      <p style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:.7rem;border-left:3px solid var(--gold);background:rgba(243,185,55,.08);border-radius:var(--r);padding:1rem 1.15rem;color:#fff;font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.6;margin:0\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" style=\"width:20px;height:20px;flex:none;margin-top:.15rem;stroke:var(--gold)\"><path d=\"M1 5h14v11H1zM15 8h4l4 4v4h-8\"\/><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"18.5\" r=\"1.8\"\/><circle cx=\"18\" cy=\"18.5\" r=\"1.8\"\/><\/svg> <span>Important records may be controlled by the trucking company. Acting early can help preserve them.<\/span><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- 02 WHY DIFFERENT -->\n<section class=\"section section--alt section--feature reveal\" id=\"ta-diff\" aria-labelledby=\"ta-diff-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"rail\">\n      <div class=\"rail__side\">\n        <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"ta-diff-h\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.4rem);margin-bottom:1.2rem\">Why Texas Truck Accident Claims Are Different<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"prose\">\n          <p>Truck cases often involve more companies, records, and insurance policies than a typical car crash. Those differences can affect how fault is investigated and what coverage may be available.<\/p>\n          <p>A motor carrier is the company authorized to operate the truck. It may employ the driver, own or lease the equipment, or work with other companies involved in moving the load.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <ul class=\"rail__flow\" role=\"list\" style=\"list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0\">\n        \n        <li class=\"ibox\">\n          <span class=\"ibox__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 3v18M8 21h8M6 7l-3 6a3.5 3.5 0 0 0 7 0zM18 7l-3 6a3.5 3.5 0 0 0 7 0zM4 7h16\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n          <div>\n            <h3>Federal Safety Rules May Apply<\/h3>\n            <p>Federal rules may govern driving hours, inspections, drug and alcohol testing, driver qualifications, and maintenance.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"ibox\">\n          <span class=\"ibox__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M2 20h20M4 20V9l6 4V9l6 4V4h4v16\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n          <div>\n            <h3>More Than One Party May Be Responsible<\/h3>\n            <p>Depending on the crash, the driver, motor carrier, broker, shipper, loader, trailer owner, repair company, or manufacturer may be relevant.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"ibox ibox--flag\">\n          <span class=\"ibox__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"6\" width=\"20\" height=\"12\" rx=\"2\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"3\"\/><path d=\"M6 12h.01M18 12h.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n          <div>\n            <h3>Commercial Insurance Can Be More Complex<\/h3>\n            <p>More than one insurance policy may apply, depending on the companies, vehicles, and cargo involved.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- 03 TEXAS DATA -->\n<!-- IMAGE SWAP AT PUBLISH: stats background uses the firm's brand photo behind a dark overlay; replace the url() below with a Texas highway\/18-wheeler photo from the Media Library once uploaded. -->\n<section class=\"section reveal\" id=\"ta-data\" style=\"background-color:#0d0d0f;background-image:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(11,11,13,.93),rgba(11,11,13,.90) 45%,rgba(13,13,15,.95)),radial-gradient(900px 480px at 88% 0,rgba(243,185,55,.14),transparent 62%),repeating-linear-gradient(115deg,rgba(243,185,55,.04) 0 1px,transparent 1px 56px),url('https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Group_Candids-51-scaled.webp');background-size:100% 100%,100% 100%,100% 100%,cover;background-position:center,center,center,center 38%;background-repeat:no-repeat\" aria-labelledby=\"ta-data-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"split5050\" style=\"align-items:center\">\n      <div>\n        <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"ta-data-h\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.2rem\">Texas Truck Accident Statistics<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"prose\">\n          <p>Texas has one of the highest volumes of commercial-vehicle traffic in the country. In 2024, TxDOT reported 39,393 crashes involving commercial motor vehicles in Texas, including 608 deaths and 1,601 suspected serious injuries.<\/p>\n          <p style=\"font-size:.82rem;color:var(--faint);letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase\">Source: Texas Department of Transportation 2024 commercial motor vehicle crash data<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div>\n        <ul role=\"list\" style=\"list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:14px\">\n          <li><div class=\"ind__card\" style=\"border-top:3px solid var(--gold)\"><div style=\"font-family:var(--f-head);font-weight:900;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,2.4vw,2.1rem);color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1\">39,393<\/div><p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.55;margin:.7rem 0 0\">Commercial-vehicle crashes in Texas in 2024<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n          <li><div class=\"ind__card\" style=\"border-top:3px solid var(--gold)\"><div style=\"font-family:var(--f-head);font-weight:900;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,2.4vw,2.1rem);color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1\">608<\/div><p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.55;margin:.7rem 0 0\">Deaths in those crashes<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n          <li><div class=\"ind__card\" style=\"border-top:3px solid var(--gold)\"><div style=\"font-family:var(--f-head);font-weight:900;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,2.4vw,2.1rem);color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1\">1,601<\/div><p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.55;margin:.7rem 0 0\">People with suspected serious injuries in those crashes<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n          <li><div class=\"ind__card\" style=\"border-top:3px solid var(--gold)\"><div style=\"font-family:var(--f-head);font-weight:900;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,2.4vw,2.1rem);color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1\">No. 1<\/div><p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.55;margin:.7rem 0 0\">Among the highest large-truck crash death totals in the nation<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- 04 LIABILITY -->\n<section class=\"section section--alt reveal\" id=\"ta-liability\" aria-labelledby=\"ta-liability-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"headblock reveal\" style=\"max-width:52rem;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center\">\n      <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"ta-liability-h\">How We Identify Who May Be Responsible<\/h2>\n      <p style=\"margin:1rem 0 0;color:var(--muted);font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.6\">The truck driver may not be the only party responsible for a crash. Depending on the facts, responsibility may extend to the motor carrier, companies involved in the shipment, a maintenance provider, or a manufacturer.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <ul class=\"edu__grid edu__grid--3 gap-top\" role=\"list\">\n        <li><div class=\"ind__card icard\">\n        <span class=\"icard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M17 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H5a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M23 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        <h3>The Driver<\/h3>\n        <p>The driver may be responsible for speeding, distraction, fatigue, impairment, unsafe lane changes, or other unsafe driving.<\/p>\n      <\/div><\/li>\n        <li><div class=\"ind__card icard\">\n        <span class=\"icard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M2 20h20M4 20V9l6 4V9l6 4V4h4v16\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        <h3>The Motor Carrier<\/h3>\n        <p>The motor carrier may be responsible for failures involving hiring, training, supervision, scheduling, maintenance, or safety policies.<\/p>\n      <\/div><\/li>\n        <li><div class=\"ind__card icard\">\n        <span class=\"icard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M11 12V6.5a1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 0V12m0-4.5a1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 0V12m0-3a1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 0v6a7 7 0 0 1-7 7h-1a7 7 0 0 1-6-3.3L3.6 14a1.7 1.7 0 0 1 2.9-1.8L8 14V4.5a1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        <h3>The Freight Broker<\/h3>\n        <p>A freight broker may be relevant if its carrier-selection or operational role contributed to the crash.<\/p>\n      <\/div><\/li>\n        <li><div class=\"ind__card icard\">\n        <span class=\"icard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M21 8v13H3V8M1 3h22v5H1zM10 12h4\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        <h3>The Shipper or Loader<\/h3>\n        <p>A shipper or loader may be responsible if cargo was improperly loaded, secured, or balanced.<\/p>\n      <\/div><\/li>\n        <li><div class=\"ind__card icard\">\n        <span class=\"icard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"3\"\/><path d=\"M19.4 15a1.65 1.65 0 0 0 .33 1.82l.06.06a2 2 0 1 1-2.83 2.83l-.06-.06a1.65 1.65 0 0 0-1.82-.33 1.65 1.65 0 0 0-1 1.51V21a2 2 0 1 1-4 0v-.09A1.65 1.65 0 0 0 9 19.4a1.65 1.65 0 0 0-1.82.33l-.06.06a2 2 0 1 1-2.83-2.83l.06-.06a1.65 1.65 0 0 0 .33-1.82 1.65 1.65 0 0 0-1.51-1H3a2 2 0 1 1 0-4h.09A1.65 1.65 0 0 0 4.6 9a1.65 1.65 0 0 0-.33-1.82l-.06-.06a2 2 0 1 1 2.83-2.83l.06.06a1.65 1.65 0 0 0 1.82.33H9a1.65 1.65 0 0 0 1-1.51V3a2 2 0 1 1 4 0v.09a1.65 1.65 0 0 0 1 1.51 1.65 1.65 0 0 0 1.82-.33l.06-.06a2 2 0 1 1 2.83 2.83l-.06.06a1.65 1.65 0 0 0-.33 1.82V9a1.65 1.65 0 0 0 1.51 1H21a2 2 0 1 1 0 4h-.09a1.65 1.65 0 0 0-1.51 1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        <h3>The Maintenance Provider<\/h3>\n        <p>A repair or maintenance provider may be responsible if a mechanical problem was missed or improperly repaired.<\/p>\n      <\/div><\/li>\n        <li><div class=\"ind__card icard\">\n        <span class=\"icard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M10.3 3.9 1.8 18a2 2 0 0 0 1.7 3h17a2 2 0 0 0 1.7-3L13.7 3.9a2 2 0 0 0-3.4 0z\"\/><path d=\"M12 9v4M12 17h.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        <h3>The Manufacturer<\/h3>\n        <p>A manufacturer may be responsible if a defective truck part or safety system contributed to the crash.<\/p>\n      <\/div><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <div class=\"sec-foot sec-foot--wide gap-top reveal\">\n      <p>Not every company connected to the truck is legally responsible. We investigate each party&#8217;s role and the insurance coverage that may apply before advising you about the claim.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- 05 INSURER MATRIX -->\n<section class=\"section reveal\" id=\"ta-insurer\" aria-labelledby=\"ta-insurer-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"splithead reveal\">\n      <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"ta-insurer-h\">How We Handle the Trucking Company&#8217;s Insurer<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"frost splithead__note\">\n        <p>The trucking company&#8217;s insurer may begin investigating soon after a crash. We can communicate with the insurer while you focus on treatment and recovery.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ind__card gap-top reveal\">\n      <table class=\"stbl stbl--flow\">\n        <caption style=\"caption-side:top;text-align:left;font-family:var(--f-body);font-size:.74rem;color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding-bottom:1.1rem\">Common insurer actions and our response<\/caption>\n        <thead>\n          <tr><th scope=\"col\">What the insurer may do<\/th><th scope=\"col\">How we respond<\/th><\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Begin investigating quickly<\/th><td>We request preservation of key evidence and review available records.<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Wait for records to be deleted or overwritten<\/th><td>We send preservation demands and follow up on missing evidence.<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Make an early settlement offer<\/th><td>We review medical care, lost income, and available insurance before advising on any offer.<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Claim that you share fault<\/th><td>We evaluate the crash using physical evidence, vehicle data, video, witnesses, and expert analysis when needed.<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Ask for a recorded statement<\/th><td>We explain your options before you provide information to the insurer.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"sec-foot sec-foot--wide gap-top reveal\">\n      <p>An early offer may not account for ongoing treatment, lost income, future limitations, or all available insurance coverage. We review those issues before advising you whether to accept it.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- URGENCY BAND -->\n\n\n<!-- 06 EVIDENCE -->\n<section class=\"section section--alt reveal\" id=\"ta-evidence\" aria-labelledby=\"ta-evidence-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"splithead reveal\">\n      <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"ta-evidence-h\">How We Preserve Truck Crash Evidence<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"frost splithead__note\">\n        <p>Truck crashes can produce electronic data, video, driver logs, maintenance records, and dispatch communications. Some records may be overwritten or become unavailable unless they are requested quickly.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ind__card gap-top reveal\" style=\"overflow-x:auto\">\n      <table class=\"stbl stbl--flow\">\n        <caption style=\"caption-side:top;text-align:left;font-family:var(--f-body);font-size:.74rem;color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding-bottom:1.1rem\">Truck crash records and what each may show<\/caption>\n        <thead>\n          <tr><th scope=\"col\">Record<\/th><th scope=\"col\">What it may show<\/th><\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Engine control module (ECM), sometimes called a truck&#8217;s black box<\/th><td>Speed, braking, engine activity, and other information from before the crash<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Electronic logging device (ELD) and duty-status records<\/th><td>Driving time, duty status, and supporting records<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">In-cab or dash-camera video<\/th><td>Road conditions, vehicle movement, and driver behavior<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Dispatch records and messages<\/th><td>Route changes, instructions, delivery pressure, and communications with the driver<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Drug and alcohol testing records<\/th><td>Whether post-crash testing was performed and any available results<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Maintenance and inspection records<\/th><td>Repairs, reported defects, inspections, and the truck&#8217;s mechanical condition<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Driver qualification file<\/th><td>Licensing, medical certification, road testing, annual reviews, and prior-employer checks<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"sec-foot sec-foot--wide gap-top reveal\">\n      <p>The evidence needed depends on how the crash happened. A fatigue claim, brake-failure claim, cargo claim, or unsafe-lane-change claim may each require different records.<\/p>\n      <p style=\"margin-top:1.1rem\">The trucking company may control much of this evidence. Other useful information may come from witnesses, nearby businesses, emergency responders, tow companies, or your vehicle. Some records have federal retention requirements, while others may be overwritten under a company&#8217;s own policies.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- 07 PRESERVATION LETTER -->\n<section class=\"section section--feature reveal\" id=\"ta-letter\" style=\"background-image:radial-gradient(1000px 640px at 0% 22%,rgba(243,185,55,.10),transparent 58%),repeating-linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 0 44px,rgba(255,255,255,.025) 44px 45px),radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.02) 1px,transparent 1.6px);background-size:100% 100%,100% 100%,24px 24px;background-repeat:no-repeat,repeat,repeat\" aria-labelledby=\"ta-letter-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"rail\">\n      <div class=\"rail__side\">\n        <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"ta-letter-h\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.4rem);margin-bottom:1.2rem\">What Does a Preservation Letter Do?<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"prose\">\n          <p>A preservation letter is a written request that the trucking company retain evidence relevant to the crash. It identifies specific records and asks the company not to delete, overwrite, alter, or discard them.<\/p>\n          <p>ECM data can be especially important because retention practices vary by carrier, vehicle, and system. The letter identifies the records that may matter so the request is clear from the beginning.<\/p>\n          <p>The records that matter depend on how the crash happened. For example, a fatigue claim may require hours-of-service records, while a brake-failure claim may require maintenance and inspection records.<\/p>\n          <p>Depending on the crash, a preservation letter may request:<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <ul class=\"rail__flow\" role=\"list\" style=\"list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0\">\n        <li class=\"ibox\">\n          <span class=\"ibox__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 6v6l4 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n          <div><h3>ECM Download<\/h3><p>Speed, throttle, braking, engine activity, and other available data from the moments before impact.<\/p><\/div>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"ibox\">\n          <span class=\"ibox__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z\"\/><path d=\"M14 2v6h6M16 13H8M16 17H8M10 9H8\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n          <div><h3>ELD and Duty-Status Records<\/h3><p>Hours driven, duty status, and supporting records showing how long the driver had been working.<\/p><\/div>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"ibox\">\n          <span class=\"ibox__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M23 7l-7 5 7 5V7z\"\/><rect x=\"1\" y=\"5\" width=\"15\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n          <div><h3>In-Cab and Road Video<\/h3><p>Available in-cab, forward-facing, and other camera footage, along with the system&#8217;s retention settings.<\/p><\/div>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"ibox\">\n          <span class=\"ibox__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"4\" width=\"20\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"m22 7-10 6L2 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n          <div><h3>Dispatch Records and Messages<\/h3><p>Route instructions, delivery deadlines, driver communications, and other information about what the carrier knew before the crash.<\/p><\/div>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"ibox\">\n          <span class=\"ibox__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z\"\/><path d=\"M14 2v6h6\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"15\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n          <div><h3>Driver Qualification File<\/h3><p>Licensing, medical certification, road-testing, annual-review, and prior-employer records for the driver.<\/p><\/div>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"ibox\">\n          <span class=\"ibox__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"3\"\/><path d=\"M19.4 15a1.65 1.65 0 0 0 .33 1.82l.06.06a2 2 0 1 1-2.83 2.83l-.06-.06a1.65 1.65 0 0 0-1.82-.33 1.65 1.65 0 0 0-1 1.51V21a2 2 0 1 1-4 0v-.09A1.65 1.65 0 0 0 9 19.4a1.65 1.65 0 0 0-1.82.33l-.06.06a2 2 0 1 1-2.83-2.83l.06-.06a1.65 1.65 0 0 0 .33-1.82 1.65 1.65 0 0 0-1.51-1H3a2 2 0 1 1 0-4h.09A1.65 1.65 0 0 0 4.6 9a1.65 1.65 0 0 0-.33-1.82l-.06-.06a2 2 0 1 1 2.83-2.83l.06.06a1.65 1.65 0 0 0 1.82.33H9a1.65 1.65 0 0 0 1-1.51V3a2 2 0 1 1 4 0v.09a1.65 1.65 0 0 0 1 1.51 1.65 1.65 0 0 0 1.82-.33l.06-.06a2 2 0 1 1 2.83 2.83l-.06.06a1.65 1.65 0 0 0-.33 1.82V9a1.65 1.65 0 0 0 1.51 1H21a2 2 0 1 1 0 4h-.09a1.65 1.65 0 0 0-1.51 1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n          <div><h3>Maintenance and Inspection Records<\/h3><p>Inspection reports, repair records, reported defects, and information about the truck&#8217;s mechanical condition.<\/p><\/div>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"ibox\">\n          <span class=\"ibox__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z\"\/><path d=\"M14 2v6h6M16 13H8M16 17H8\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n          <div><h3>Safety and Inspection Data<\/h3><p>Relevant carrier, driver, and vehicle safety records that may help explain what happened.<\/p><\/div>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"ibox ibox--flag\">\n          <span class=\"ibox__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n          <div><h3>Post-Crash Drug and Alcohol Testing<\/h3><p>Available records showing whether post-crash testing was required or performed, along with any retained results.<\/p><\/div>\n        <\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- 08 CHAPTER 72 -->\n<section class=\"section reveal\" id=\"ta-ch72\" aria-labelledby=\"ta-ch72-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"splithead reveal\">\n      <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"ta-ch72-h\">How Texas Chapter 72 Can Affect a Truck Accident Trial<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"frost splithead__note\">\n        <p>Texas Chapter 72 can affect how a commercial-truck case is tried. In some cases, the trial is divided into separate phases: the first addresses fault and compensatory damages, while a later phase may address exemplary damages and certain claims against the trucking company.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"reveal\" style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.7;max-width:72ch;margin:0 0 1.6rem\">In simple terms, Chapter 72 can affect when the jury hears certain evidence, not necessarily whether that evidence matters.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"ind__card gap-top reveal\" style=\"overflow-x:auto\">\n      <table class=\"stbl stbl--flow\">\n        <caption style=\"caption-side:top;text-align:left;font-family:var(--f-body);font-size:.74rem;color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding-bottom:1.1rem\">Chapter 72 provisions and what they mean<\/caption>\n        <thead>\n          <tr><th scope=\"col\">Section<\/th><th scope=\"col\">What it does<\/th><th scope=\"col\">What it can mean in a truck case<\/th><\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Sec. 72.052<\/th><td>On a timely defendant motion, the court may divide the trial into separate phases. The first phase addresses liability and compensatory damages; a later phase addresses exemplary damages.<\/td><td><strong>Fault and compensation may be decided before the jury considers exemplary-damages issues.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Sec. 72.053<\/th><td>Evidence of a regulatory violation must be connected to the injury and to the relevant defendant, vehicle, or equipment to be used in the first phase.<\/td><td><strong>A safety-rule violation must be tied to what caused this specific crash.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Sec. 72.054<\/th><td>If an employer stipulates that the driver was acting within the scope of employment, certain direct claims against the employer may be limited during the first phase.<\/td><td><strong>Some hiring, training, or supervision issues may be addressed later or under different limits.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Sec. 72.055<\/th><td>Properly authenticated photos or video of vehicles or objects involved in the crash are generally admissible without expert testimony solely to admit them.<\/td><td><strong>Crash photos and video may be used to show what happened, although experts may still be needed to explain technical issues.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"sec-foot sec-foot--wide gap-top reveal\">\n      <p>Chapter 72 does not make the trucking company&#8217;s conduct irrelevant. It can change the timing, purpose, and manner in which certain evidence is presented at trial.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- 09 DEADLINES -->\n<section class=\"section section--alt reveal\" id=\"ta-deadlines\" style=\"background-color:#16161a;background-image:radial-gradient(circle at 92% 108%,transparent 118px,rgba(243,185,55,.07) 119px 121px,transparent 122px 178px,rgba(243,185,55,.055) 179px 181px,transparent 182px 238px,rgba(243,185,55,.04) 239px 241px,transparent 242px),radial-gradient(1100px 560px at 50% 0,rgba(243,185,55,.07),transparent 60%),radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.022) 1px,transparent 1.6px),linear-gradient(180deg,#1a1a1f,#0f0f12);background-size:100% 100%,100% 100%,24px 24px,100% 100%;background-repeat:no-repeat,no-repeat,repeat,no-repeat\" aria-labelledby=\"ta-deadlines-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"splithead reveal\">\n      <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"ta-deadlines-h\">How We Protect Truck Accident Deadlines<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"frost splithead__note\">\n        <p>Most Texas truck accident lawsuits must be filed within two years of the crash. For most wrongful-death claims, the two-year deadline begins on the date of death.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <ul class=\"edu__grid edu__grid--3 gap-top\" role=\"list\">\n      <li><div class=\"ind__card\" style=\"border-top:3px solid var(--gold);display:flex;flex-direction:column\">\n        <div style=\"font-family:var(--f-head);font-weight:900;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,2.6vw,2.2rem);color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1\">2 Years<\/div>\n        <div style=\"font-family:var(--f-body);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint);margin:.5rem 0 1rem\">From the crash date<\/div>\n        <h3 style=\"margin:0 0 .5rem;font-size:1.06rem;color:#fff\">Most Private Truck Accident Claims<\/h3>\n        <p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.65;margin:0\">Most personal-injury claims against private drivers and companies must be filed within two years.<\/p>\n      <\/div><\/li>\n      <li><div class=\"ind__card\" style=\"border-top:3px solid var(--gold);display:flex;flex-direction:column\">\n        <div style=\"font-family:var(--f-head);font-weight:900;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,2.6vw,2.2rem);color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1\">2 Years<\/div>\n        <div style=\"font-family:var(--f-body);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint);margin:.5rem 0 1rem\">From the date of death<\/div>\n        <h3 style=\"margin:0 0 .5rem;font-size:1.06rem;color:#fff\">Most Wrongful-Death Claims<\/h3>\n        <p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.65;margin:0\">Wrongful-death claims generally must be filed within two years of the date of death.<\/p>\n      <\/div><\/li>\n      <li><div class=\"ind__card\" style=\"border-top:3px solid var(--gold);display:flex;flex-direction:column\">\n        <div style=\"font-family:var(--f-head);font-weight:900;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,2.6vw,2.2rem);color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1\">Sooner<\/div>\n        <div style=\"font-family:var(--f-body);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint);margin:.5rem 0 1rem\">Government notice may be required<\/div>\n        <h3 style=\"margin:0 0 .5rem;font-size:1.06rem;color:#fff\">Claims Involving a Government Vehicle<\/h3>\n        <p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.65;margin:0\">A formal notice requirement may apply before a lawsuit can be filed. The deadline depends on the government entity involved and may be much shorter than two years.<\/p>\n      <\/div><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <p class=\"reveal\" style=\"font-size:.82rem;color:var(--faint);letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:1.2rem\">Source: Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Sections 16.003 and 101.101.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"sec-foot sec-foot--wide gap-top reveal\">\n      <p>Do not wait until a filing deadline approaches to seek legal advice. Important evidence can become harder to obtain long before a lawsuit is due, and a government notice deadline may expire while the general two-year filing period is still open.<\/p>\n      <p style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:.7rem;border-left:3px solid var(--gold);background:rgba(243,185,55,.08);border-radius:var(--r);padding:1rem 1.15rem;color:#fff;font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.6;margin:1.4rem 0 0\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"var(--gold)\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" style=\"width:20px;height:20px;flex:none;margin-top:.15rem\"><path d=\"M10.3 3.9 1.8 18a2 2 0 0 0 1.7 3h17a2 2 0 0 0 1.7-3L13.7 3.9a2 2 0 0 0-3.4 0z\"\/><path d=\"M12 9v4M12 17h.01\"\/><\/svg> <span><span style=\"display:block;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:.25rem\">Important<\/span>These deadlines are described in general terms and are not advice about your specific case. Exceptions, tolling rules, the type of claim, and government involvement can affect the applicable deadline.<\/span><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- 10 FAULT SHARE -->\n<section class=\"section section--alt reveal\" id=\"ta-fault\" aria-labelledby=\"ta-fault-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"splithead reveal\">\n      <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"ta-fault-h\">What if You Were Partly at Fault for the Truck Crash?<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"frost splithead__note\">\n        <p>Texas uses proportionate-responsibility rules to assign each party a percentage of fault. You may still recover damages if you are 50% or less responsible for the crash.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"split5050 gap-top\" style=\"align-items:start;gap:clamp(48px,6vw,88px);margin-bottom:clamp(38px,5vw,54px)\">\n      <div class=\"prose\">\n        <p>The trucking company may argue that you share fault. We evaluate that argument using physical evidence, vehicle data, video, witness statements, and expert analysis when needed. Truck data showing speed, braking, or vehicle movement may help explain what happened.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"prose\">\n        <p>If you are assigned a percentage of responsibility, your recoverable damages are reduced by that same percentage. That can include medical expenses, lost income, future care, and pain and suffering.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <ul class=\"edu__grid gap-top\" role=\"list\" style=\"grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr))\">\n      <li><div class=\"ind__card\" style=\"border-top:3px solid var(--gold);display:flex;flex-direction:column\">\n        <div style=\"font-family:var(--f-head);font-weight:900;font-size:clamp(2rem,3.4vw,2.8rem);color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1\">0% to 50%<\/div>\n        <div style=\"font-family:var(--f-body);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint);margin:.5rem 0 1rem\">You may still recover<\/div>\n        <h3 style=\"margin:0 0 .5rem;font-size:1.06rem;color:#fff\">At 0% to 50% Responsibility<\/h3>\n        <p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.65;margin:0\">You may recover damages reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you are found 30% responsible, you may recover 70% of the damages awarded.<\/p>\n      <\/div><\/li>\n      <li><div class=\"ind__card\" style=\"border-top:3px solid var(--gold);display:flex;flex-direction:column\">\n        <div style=\"font-family:var(--f-head);font-weight:900;font-size:clamp(2rem,3.4vw,2.8rem);color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1\">51% or More<\/div>\n        <div style=\"font-family:var(--f-body);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint);margin:.5rem 0 1rem\">Recovery is barred<\/div>\n        <h3 style=\"margin:0 0 .5rem;font-size:1.06rem;color:#fff\">Above 50% Responsibility<\/h3>\n        <p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.65;margin:0\">If you are found more than 50% responsible, Texas law bars recovery from the other responsible parties.<\/p>\n      <\/div><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <p class=\"reveal\" style=\"font-size:.82rem;color:var(--faint);letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:1.2rem\">Source: Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Sections 33.001 and 33.012.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"sec-foot sec-foot--wide gap-top reveal\">\n      <p>The percentage of fault is decided from the evidence, not from a single statement made at the roadside.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- 11 SAFETY RECORD -->\n<section class=\"section reveal\" id=\"ta-record\" aria-labelledby=\"ta-record-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"splithead reveal\">\n      <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"ta-record-h\">What a Carrier&#8217;s Safety Record Can and Cannot Prove<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"frost splithead__note\">\n        <p>A carrier&#8217;s general safety history may provide context, but the strongest evidence connects a specific driver, truck, safety rule, or maintenance issue to the crash.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ind__card gap-top reveal\" style=\"overflow-x:auto\">\n      <table class=\"stbl stbl--flow\">\n        <caption style=\"caption-side:top;text-align:left;font-family:var(--f-body);font-size:.74rem;color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding-bottom:1.1rem\">Which parts of a carrier&#8217;s safety record reach the first phase of a Texas truck trial<\/caption>\n        <thead>\n          <tr><th scope=\"col\">Record<\/th><th scope=\"col\">May it matter in the first phase?<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Why it matters<\/th><\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Fleet-wide CSA score<\/th><td><b style=\"color:var(--gold)\">Usually not by itself<\/b><\/td><td><strong>A general safety score may provide context, but it does not prove what caused a particular crash.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Driver&#8217;s duty logs<\/th><td><b style=\"color:var(--gold)\">Often, if tied to the crash<\/b><\/td><td><strong>Hours-of-service records may show whether fatigue or a driving-hours violation contributed to the collision.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Truck maintenance and repair history<\/th><td><b style=\"color:var(--gold)\">Often, if tied to the crash<\/b><\/td><td><strong>Inspection and repair records may show whether a known mechanical problem contributed to the collision.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Driver qualification file<\/th><td><b style=\"color:var(--gold)\">Yes, in limited circumstances<\/b><\/td><td><strong>Licensing, qualification, medical-certification, and certain testing information may be relevant under Chapter 72.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">General hiring and training history<\/th><td><b style=\"color:var(--gold)\">Often limited<\/b><\/td><td><strong>When the carrier accepts responsibility for the driver&#8217;s conduct, Chapter 72 can limit how certain hiring and training claims are presented in the first phase.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"split5050 gap-top\" style=\"align-items:start\">\n      <div class=\"prose\">\n        <h3 style=\"font-family:var(--f-head);font-weight:800;font-size:1.15rem;color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin:0 0 .8rem\">Why the Driver Qualification File Matters<\/h3>\n        <p>A driver qualification file can include licensing records, medical certification, road-test information, annual driving-record reviews, and prior-employer checks. These records can help show whether the driver was qualified to operate the commercial vehicle.<\/p>\n        <p>Federal rules generally require the carrier to retain a driver qualification file for the length of the driver&#8217;s employment and for three years afterward. That makes it important to identify and request the file early.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"prose\">\n        <h3 style=\"font-family:var(--f-head);font-weight:800;font-size:1.15rem;color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin:0 0 .8rem\">Chapter 72 and Qualification Evidence<\/h3>\n        <p>In an applicable bifurcated truck case, Section 72.054 allows certain evidence about the driver&#8217;s license, qualification, medical certification, hours-of-service compliance, and related issues to be presented in the first phase. Whether particular evidence is admissible depends on the facts of the crash and the applicable legal requirements.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- 12 CASE VALUE -->\n<section class=\"section section--alt reveal\" id=\"ta-value\" aria-labelledby=\"ta-value-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"headblock reveal\" style=\"max-width:52rem;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center\">\n      <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"ta-value-h\">What Texas Law May Allow You to Recover After a Truck Accident<\/h2>\n      <p style=\"margin:1rem 0 0;color:var(--muted);font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.6\">There is no reliable &#8220;average&#8221; truck accident settlement. Case value depends on the severity of the injury, the evidence of fault, the available insurance, and the damages Texas law may allow.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <ul class=\"edu__grid edu__grid--2 gap-top\" role=\"list\">\n      <li><div class=\"ind__card\" style=\"position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);background-image:radial-gradient(340px 190px at 100% 0,rgba(243,185,55,.09),transparent 65%),linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);border-left:3px solid #F3B937;border-radius:14px;padding:30px 26px 28px;height:100%;box-sizing:border-box;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4)\"><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(243,185,55,.10);border:1px solid rgba(243,185,55,.28);margin:0 0 16px\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#F3B937\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" style=\"width:26px;height:26px\"><path d=\"M12 2v20M16.5 6.5A4 4 0 0 0 13 5h-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 0 0 7h3a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 0 7H10a4 4 0 0 1-3.5-2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"std\" style=\"display:block;font-family:'Source Sans 3',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#F3B937;margin:0 0 10px\">Economic Damages<\/span><h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.35;color:#fff;margin:0 0 12px\">Medical Bills and Lost Income<\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0\">Economic damages can include past and future medical care, lost income, reduced earning capacity, and the cost to repair or replace a damaged vehicle.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n      <li><div class=\"ind__card\" style=\"position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);background-image:radial-gradient(340px 190px at 100% 0,rgba(243,185,55,.09),transparent 65%),linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);border-left:3px solid #F3B937;border-radius:14px;padding:30px 26px 28px;height:100%;box-sizing:border-box;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4)\"><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(243,185,55,.10);border:1px solid rgba(243,185,55,.28);margin:0 0 16px\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#F3B937\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" style=\"width:26px;height:26px\"><path d=\"M19.5 13.5 12 21l-7.5-7.5a5.3 5.3 0 1 1 7.5-7.4 5.3 5.3 0 1 1 7.5 7.4z\"\/><path d=\"M4 12h4l2-3 3 6 2-3h5\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"std\" style=\"display:block;font-family:'Source Sans 3',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#F3B937;margin:0 0 10px\">Noneconomic Damages<\/span><h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.35;color:#fff;margin:0 0 12px\">Pain, Suffering, and Disability<\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0\">Noneconomic damages may include pain and suffering, physical impairment, disability, disfigurement, and other effects of an injury that do not come with a bill or receipt.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n      <li style=\"grid-column:1 \/ -1\"><div class=\"ind__card\" style=\"position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);background-image:radial-gradient(340px 190px at 100% 0,rgba(243,185,55,.09),transparent 65%),linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);border-left:3px solid #F3B937;border-radius:14px;padding:30px 26px 28px;height:100%;box-sizing:border-box;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4)\"><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(243,185,55,.10);border:1px solid rgba(243,185,55,.28);margin:0 0 16px\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#F3B937\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" style=\"width:26px;height:26px\"><path d=\"m14 13-8.5 8.5a2.1 2.1 0 0 1-3-3L11 10M16 16l6 6M8 6l6-4 6 6-4 6-6-4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"std\" style=\"display:block;font-family:'Source Sans 3',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#F3B937;margin:0 0 10px\">Exemplary Damages<\/span><h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.35;color:#fff;margin:0 0 12px\">When Conduct Goes Beyond Ordinary Negligence<\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0\">Exemplary damages are intended to punish particularly serious misconduct, not to compensate for a loss. In limited cases, Texas law may allow them when there is clear and convincing evidence of fraud, malice, or gross negligence.<\/p><p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:.7rem 0 0\">For example, evidence that a company knowingly disregarded a serious safety risk may support a claim for exemplary damages, depending on the facts of the case. Chapter 41 generally limits exemplary damages, subject to exceptions that may apply in particular cases.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <p class=\"reveal\" style=\"font-size:.82rem;color:var(--faint);letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:1.2rem\">Source: Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 41.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"sec-foot sec-foot--wide gap-top reveal\">\n      <p>Exemplary damages are not available in every truck accident case. They require a separate legal showing that goes beyond ordinary negligence.<\/p>\n      <p style=\"margin-top:1.1rem;color:var(--faint);font-size:.9rem\">Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- 13 INSURANCE FLOOR -->\n<section class=\"section reveal\" id=\"ta-floor\" aria-labelledby=\"ta-floor-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"splithead reveal\">\n      <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"ta-floor-h\">How Much Insurance Must a Texas Truck Carry?<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"frost splithead__note\">\n        <p>Federal law sets minimum insurance requirements for some commercial carriers based on their operations and cargo. Those minimums are not the same as the value of your claim, and additional coverage may be available.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ind__card gap-top reveal\" style=\"overflow-x:auto\">\n      <table class=\"stbl stbl--flow\">\n        <caption style=\"caption-side:top;text-align:left;font-family:var(--f-body);font-size:.74rem;color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding-bottom:1.1rem\">Federal minimum insurance a commercial truck must carry, by commodity, under 49 CFR 387.9<\/caption>\n        <thead>\n          <tr><th scope=\"col\">What the truck hauls<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Federal minimum<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Where it applies<\/th><\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Ordinary freight<\/th><td><b style=\"color:var(--gold)\">$750,000<\/b><\/td><td><strong>For hire, interstate, rated 10,001 pounds or more.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Oil and most hazardous materials<\/th><td><b style=\"color:var(--gold)\">$1,000,000<\/b><\/td><td><strong>For hire and private carriers alike.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Hazardous substances in bulk tanks<\/th><td><b style=\"color:var(--gold)\">$5,000,000<\/b><\/td><td><strong>Cargo tanks, portable tanks and hopper vehicles.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Certain explosives in smaller trucks<\/th><td><b style=\"color:var(--gold)\">$5,000,000<\/b><\/td><td><strong>Applies even under 10,001 pounds.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"sec-foot sec-foot--wide reveal\">\n      <p><b>Federal minimums are not the limit of available coverage.<\/b> Other companies involved in the crash may have separate policies that apply.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- 14 PROCESS -->\n<section class=\"section section--alt reveal\" id=\"ta-process\" aria-labelledby=\"ta-process-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"splithead reveal\">\n      <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"ta-process-h\">How Is a Texas Truck Case Built, Step by Step?<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"frost splithead__note\">\n        <p>Many truck accident claims resolve without trial. The work often begins by preserving evidence, investigating fault, documenting injuries, and then evaluating settlement options.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <ul class=\"gap-top reveal\" role=\"list\" aria-label=\"The six phases of a Texas truck case, in order\" style=\"list-style:none;margin:clamp(30px,4vw,44px) 0 0;padding:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(300px,1fr));gap:28px\">\n      <li style=\"list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0\"><div style=\"background:linear-gradient(165deg,#161616,#0e0e0e);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);border-top:3px solid #F3B937;border-radius:14px;padding:34px 30px 32px;height:100%;box-sizing:border-box;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4)\">\n        <div aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:900;font-size:2.3rem;color:#F3B937;line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.03em;margin:0 0 18px\">01<\/div>\n        <h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.35;color:#fff;margin:0 0 14px\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Step 1:&nbsp;<\/span>Preserve Evidence<\/h3>\n        <p style=\"color:#b9b9c0;font-size:.96rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0\">We send preservation letters to the companies holding the truck, trailer, electronic data, video, logs, and other records that may matter.<\/p>\n      <\/div><\/li>\n      <li style=\"list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0\"><div style=\"background:linear-gradient(165deg,#161616,#0e0e0e);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);border-top:3px solid #F3B937;border-radius:14px;padding:34px 30px 32px;height:100%;box-sizing:border-box;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4)\">\n        <div aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:900;font-size:2.3rem;color:#F3B937;line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.03em;margin:0 0 18px\">02<\/div>\n        <h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.35;color:#fff;margin:0 0 14px\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Step 2:&nbsp;<\/span>Investigate the Crash<\/h3>\n        <p style=\"color:#b9b9c0;font-size:.96rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0\">We review the crash report, identify the motor carrier, and examine available safety records, driver logs, and qualification information.<\/p>\n      <\/div><\/li>\n      <li style=\"list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0\"><div style=\"background:linear-gradient(165deg,#161616,#0e0e0e);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);border-top:3px solid #F3B937;border-radius:14px;padding:34px 30px 32px;height:100%;box-sizing:border-box;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4)\">\n        <div aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:900;font-size:2.3rem;color:#F3B937;line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.03em;margin:0 0 18px\">03<\/div>\n        <h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.35;color:#fff;margin:0 0 14px\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Step 3:&nbsp;<\/span>Analyze What Happened<\/h3>\n        <p style=\"color:#b9b9c0;font-size:.96rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0\">When needed, accident-reconstruction experts compare vehicle data, physical evidence, video, and witness accounts to evaluate speed, braking, and fault.<\/p>\n      <\/div><\/li>\n      <li style=\"list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0\"><div style=\"background:linear-gradient(165deg,#161616,#0e0e0e);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);border-top:3px solid #F3B937;border-radius:14px;padding:34px 30px 32px;height:100%;box-sizing:border-box;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4)\">\n        <div aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:900;font-size:2.3rem;color:#F3B937;line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.03em;margin:0 0 18px\">04<\/div>\n        <h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.35;color:#fff;margin:0 0 14px\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Step 4:&nbsp;<\/span>Document the Injury<\/h3>\n        <p style=\"color:#b9b9c0;font-size:.96rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0\">We gather medical records, treatment information, wage-loss evidence, and other documentation showing how the crash has affected your life and work.<\/p>\n      <\/div><\/li>\n      <li style=\"list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0\"><div style=\"background:linear-gradient(165deg,#161616,#0e0e0e);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);border-top:3px solid #F3B937;border-radius:14px;padding:34px 30px 32px;height:100%;box-sizing:border-box;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4)\">\n        <div aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:900;font-size:2.3rem;color:#F3B937;line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.03em;margin:0 0 18px\">05<\/div>\n        <h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.35;color:#fff;margin:0 0 14px\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Step 5:&nbsp;<\/span>Evaluate and Present the Claim<\/h3>\n        <p style=\"color:#b9b9c0;font-size:.96rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0\">After the evidence and medical impact are developed, we prepare a demand that addresses fault, damages, and the insurance coverage that may apply.<\/p>\n      <\/div><\/li>\n      <li style=\"list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0\"><div style=\"background:linear-gradient(165deg,#161616,#0e0e0e);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);border-top:3px solid #F3B937;border-radius:14px;padding:34px 30px 32px;height:100%;box-sizing:border-box;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4)\">\n        <div aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:900;font-size:2.3rem;color:#F3B937;line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.03em;margin:0 0 18px\">06<\/div>\n        <h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.35;color:#fff;margin:0 0 14px\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Step 6:&nbsp;<\/span>File Suit and Conduct Discovery<\/h3>\n        <p style=\"color:#b9b9c0;font-size:.96rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0\">If a fair resolution cannot be reached, we file suit before the deadline and use discovery to obtain testimony and records from the driver, carrier, and other relevant parties.<\/p>\n      <\/div><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- 15 TIMELINE -->\n<section class=\"section section--alt reveal\" id=\"ta-timeline\" aria-labelledby=\"ta-timeline-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"splithead reveal\">\n      <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"ta-timeline-h\">How Long a Truck Case May Take<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"frost splithead__note\">\n        <p>Truck accident cases can take months or longer to resolve because the full effect of an injury may not be known right away. A key milestone is maximum medical improvement, when treating doctors can better assess what recovery, future treatment, or permanent limitations may remain.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ind__card gap-top reveal\" style=\"overflow-x:auto\">\n      <table class=\"stbl stbl--flow\">\n        <caption style=\"caption-side:top;text-align:left;font-family:var(--f-body);font-size:.74rem;color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding-bottom:1.1rem\">Typical stages of a Texas truck accident claim and what affects timing<\/caption>\n        <thead>\n          <tr><th scope=\"col\">Stage<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Typical timing<\/th><th scope=\"col\">What affects timing<\/th><\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Evidence preservation and investigation<\/th><td><b style=\"color:var(--gold)\">Begins immediately<\/b><\/td><td><strong>Electronic data, video, driver logs, and other records may need to be requested before they are overwritten or lost.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Medical treatment and recovery<\/th><td><b style=\"color:var(--gold)\">Varies by injury<\/b><\/td><td><strong>The case may need time for doctors to understand the injury, treatment needs, work restrictions, and prognosis.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Demand and negotiation<\/th><td><b style=\"color:var(--gold)\">After the claim is developed<\/b><\/td><td><strong>Timing can depend on medical documentation, fault evidence, the number of involved companies, and available insurance.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Lawsuit and discovery, if needed<\/th><td><b style=\"color:var(--gold)\">May add substantial time<\/b><\/td><td><strong>A lawsuit may be necessary if a fair settlement cannot be reached, and it must be filed before the applicable deadline.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"statutebox gap-top reveal\">\n      <h3>Why an Early Offer May Be Too Low<\/h3>\n      <p><b>An early offer may not account for ongoing treatment, future medical needs, lost income, work limitations, or the lasting effects of an injury.<\/b><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <h3 class=\"reveal\" style=\"font-family:var(--f-head);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(1.25rem,2.2vw,1.7rem);color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin:clamp(30px,4vw,48px) 0 1.2rem\">How Injury Severity Can Affect Timing<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"frost splithead__note reveal\">\n      <p>More serious injuries often require more time before their long-term effects are clear. The examples below are general only; recovery timelines vary by person and treatment plan.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ind__card gap-top reveal\" style=\"overflow-x:auto\">\n      <table class=\"stbl stbl--flow\">\n        <caption style=\"caption-side:top;text-align:left;font-family:var(--f-body);font-size:.74rem;color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding-bottom:1.1rem\">General recovery timelines and how injury type may affect a claim<\/caption>\n        <thead>\n          <tr><th scope=\"col\">Injury type<\/th><th scope=\"col\">General recovery timeline<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Why it may affect the claim<\/th><\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Soft-tissue injuries<\/th><td><b style=\"color:var(--gold)\">Weeks to months<\/b><\/td><td><strong>Treatment and recovery may clarify whether symptoms resolve or continue.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Fractures<\/th><td><b style=\"color:var(--gold)\">Months or longer<\/b><\/td><td><strong>Surgery, rehabilitation, mobility limits, and potential complications may affect future medical needs.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Disc and spinal injuries<\/th><td><b style=\"color:var(--gold)\">Months or longer<\/b><\/td><td><strong>Treatment may include therapy, injections, or surgery, and the long-term prognosis can change over time.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Brain injuries, amputations, or severe burns<\/th><td><b style=\"color:var(--gold)\">Often long-term<\/b><\/td><td><strong>Future care, work limitations, and other lifetime effects may require additional medical and financial evaluation.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"statutebox gap-top reveal\">\n      <h3>Why Truck Cases Need Early Work<\/h3>\n      <p>Truck cases often involve two timelines. Evidence may need to be preserved immediately, while settlement evaluation may need to wait until doctors can better understand the lasting effects of the injury.<\/p>\n      <p>For a discussion of factors that can affect potential compensation, see <a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/average-truck-accident-lawsuit-value-in-texas\/\">average truck accident lawsuit value in Texas<\/a>.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<!-- 16 INJURY TIMELINE -->\n\n\n<!-- 17 CARRIERS -->\n<section class=\"section reveal\" id=\"ta-carriers\" aria-labelledby=\"ta-carriers-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"split5050 reveal\" style=\"align-items:center\">\n      <div>\n        <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"ta-carriers-h\">When a Major Carrier Is Involved<\/h2>\n        <p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.7;margin:1.2rem 0 0\">Large trucking companies often have dedicated claims personnel, insurers, and defense counsel handling serious crashes. Their resources can make early evidence preservation, a thorough investigation, and careful communication especially important.<\/p>\n        <p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.7;margin:1rem 0 0\">Commercial truck claims may involve a national insurer, a transportation-focused carrier, a risk-retention group, or coverage placed through a broker. The name on the insurance certificate is only one part of identifying available coverage.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div>\n        <!-- IMAGE SWAP AT PUBLISH: replace src with a truck\/highway photo from the Media Library once uploaded (e.g. an 18-wheeler on a Texas interstate). Current src is the firm's main brand photo as a placeholder. -->\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Group_Candids-51-scaled.webp\" alt=\"The J. Alexander Law Firm team in Dallas\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:var(--r-lg);border:1px solid var(--gold-line);box-shadow:var(--shadow)\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<!-- 18 TRUCK TYPES -->\n<section class=\"section section--alt reveal\" id=\"ta-types\" aria-labelledby=\"ta-types-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"headblock reveal\" style=\"max-width:52rem;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center\">\n      <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"ta-types-h\">What Kind of Truck or Crash Was Involved?<\/h2>\n      <p style=\"margin:1rem 0 0;color:var(--muted);font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.6\">The vehicle involved and the way the crash happened can affect the evidence, responsible parties, and insurance issues in a claim. Choose the topic below for more specific information.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <ul class=\"edu__grid gap-top\" role=\"list\">\n      <li><div class=\"ind__card\" style=\"position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);background-image:radial-gradient(340px 190px at 100% 0,rgba(243,185,55,.09),transparent 65%),linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);border-left:3px solid #F3B937;border-radius:14px;padding:30px 26px 28px;height:100%;box-sizing:border-box;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4)\"><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(243,185,55,.10);border:1px solid rgba(243,185,55,.28);margin:0 0 16px\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#F3B937\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" style=\"width:26px;height:26px\"><path d=\"M1 5h13v11H1zM14 8h4l4 4v4h-8\"\/><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"18.5\" r=\"1.8\"\/><circle cx=\"18\" cy=\"18.5\" r=\"1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.35;color:#fff;margin:0 0 12px\">Delivery Vans and Box Trucks<\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0\">Delivery vans and box trucks may involve contractor fleets, route drivers, and different insurance arrangements. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/practice-areas\/truck-accident-lawyers\/delivery-vehicle-accidents\/\">delivery-truck accident claims<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n      <li><div class=\"ind__card\" style=\"position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);background-image:radial-gradient(340px 190px at 100% 0,rgba(243,185,55,.09),transparent 65%),linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);border-left:3px solid #F3B937;border-radius:14px;padding:30px 26px 28px;height:100%;box-sizing:border-box;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4)\"><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(243,185,55,.10);border:1px solid rgba(243,185,55,.28);margin:0 0 16px\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#F3B937\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" style=\"width:26px;height:26px\"><path d=\"M12 5h9v8h-9zM14 21h5M2 9h6M4 12h4M2 15h6\"\/><circle cx=\"15\" cy=\"17.5\" r=\"1.8\"\/><path d=\"M11 17.5h1.5\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.35;color:#fff;margin:0 0 12px\">Rear-End Crash With a Tractor-Trailer<\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0\">A loaded tractor-trailer needs substantially more distance to stop than a passenger vehicle. Learn what to do and how fault may be evaluated after being <a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/rear-ended-by-semi-truck-texas\/\">rear-ended by a semi truck in Texas<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n      <li><div class=\"ind__card\" style=\"position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);background-image:radial-gradient(340px 190px at 100% 0,rgba(243,185,55,.09),transparent 65%),linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);border-left:3px solid #F3B937;border-radius:14px;padding:30px 26px 28px;height:100%;box-sizing:border-box;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4)\"><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(243,185,55,.10);border:1px solid rgba(243,185,55,.28);margin:0 0 16px\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#F3B937\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" style=\"width:26px;height:26px\"><path d=\"M7 21V3M17 21V3\" stroke-dasharray=\"3 3\"\/><path d=\"M12 16V8M12 8l-2.5 2.5M12 8l2.5 2.5\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.35;color:#fff;margin:0 0 12px\">Sideswipe or Unsafe Lane Change<\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0\">A truck or trailer can cause a serious crash when it crosses into another lane. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/18-wheeler-sideswiped-my-car\/\">what to do if an 18-wheeler sideswipes your car<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n      <li><div class=\"ind__card\" style=\"position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);background-image:radial-gradient(340px 190px at 100% 0,rgba(243,185,55,.09),transparent 65%),linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);border-left:3px solid #F3B937;border-radius:14px;padding:30px 26px 28px;height:100%;box-sizing:border-box;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4)\"><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(243,185,55,.10);border:1px solid rgba(243,185,55,.28);margin:0 0 16px\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#F3B937\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" style=\"width:26px;height:26px\"><path d=\"M10.3 3.9 1.8 18a2 2 0 0 0 1.7 3h17a2 2 0 0 0 1.7-3L13.7 3.9a2 2 0 0 0-3.4 0z\"\/><path d=\"M12 9v4M12 17h.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.35;color:#fff;margin:0 0 12px\">Failure to Yield<\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0\">Truck crashes involving turns, merges, or intersections can turn on video, vehicle position, and right-of-way evidence. Read about <a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/failure-to-yield-accident-texas\/\">failure-to-yield accidents in Texas<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <p class=\"reveal\" style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.7;margin:1.4rem 0 0\"><span style=\"font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint)\">Common delivery carriers:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/practice-areas\/truck-accident-lawyers\/delivery-vehicle-accidents\/ups\/\">UPS truck accidents<\/a> &middot; <a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/practice-areas\/truck-accident-lawyers\/delivery-vehicle-accidents\/fedex\/\">FedEx accidents<\/a> &middot; <a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/practice-areas\/truck-accident-lawyers\/delivery-vehicle-accidents\/amazon\/\">Amazon truck accidents<\/a> &middot; <a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/practice-areas\/truck-accident-lawyers\/delivery-vehicle-accidents\/usps\/\">USPS mail truck accidents<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- 19 LOCATIONS -->\n<section class=\"section reveal\" id=\"ta-where\" style=\"background-color:#0d0d0f;background-image:repeating-linear-gradient(78deg,transparent 0 340px,rgba(243,185,55,.05) 340px 380px,transparent 380px 720px),radial-gradient(760px 420px at 10% 100%,rgba(243,185,55,.08),transparent 60%),radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.028) 1px,transparent 1.6px);background-size:100% 12px,100% 100%,24px 24px;background-repeat:repeat-y,no-repeat,repeat;background-position:0 32%,0 0,0 0\" aria-labelledby=\"ta-where-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"splithead reveal\">\n      <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"ta-where-h\">Where in Texas Do We Handle Truck Accident Cases?<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"frost splithead__note\">\n        <p>We handle truck accident cases across Texas. The crash location can affect where a claim may be filed, what local evidence may be available, and whether a government entity is involved.<\/p>\n        <p style=\"margin-top:1rem\">You do not need to live near one of our six offices (Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Houston, San Antonio, and Canton) to speak with us. We can meet by phone, video, at the hospital, or wherever is practical.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <ul class=\"edu__grid edu__grid--3 gap-top\" role=\"list\">\n      <li><div class=\"ind__card\" style=\"position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);background-image:radial-gradient(340px 190px at 100% 0,rgba(243,185,55,.09),transparent 65%),linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);border-left:3px solid #F3B937;border-radius:14px;padding:30px 26px 28px;height:100%;box-sizing:border-box;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4)\"><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(243,185,55,.10);border:1px solid rgba(243,185,55,.28);margin:0 0 16px\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#F3B937\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" style=\"width:26px;height:26px\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.35;color:#fff;margin:0 0 12px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/practice-areas\/truck-accident-lawyers\/dallas\/\">Dallas Truck Accident Lawyer<\/a><\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0\">Dallas sits at the center of major North Texas freight routes, including busy interstate and distribution corridors throughout the metro area.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n      <li><div class=\"ind__card\" style=\"position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);background-image:radial-gradient(340px 190px at 100% 0,rgba(243,185,55,.09),transparent 65%),linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);border-left:3px solid #F3B937;border-radius:14px;padding:30px 26px 28px;height:100%;box-sizing:border-box;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4)\"><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(243,185,55,.10);border:1px solid rgba(243,185,55,.28);margin:0 0 16px\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#F3B937\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" style=\"width:26px;height:26px\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.35;color:#fff;margin:0 0 12px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/practice-areas\/truck-accident-lawyers\/houston\/\">Houston Truck Accident Lawyer<\/a><\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0\">Port activity, industrial traffic, and major freight routes bring a wide range of commercial vehicles through the Houston area.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n      <li><div class=\"ind__card\" style=\"position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);background-image:radial-gradient(340px 190px at 100% 0,rgba(243,185,55,.09),transparent 65%),linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);border-left:3px solid #F3B937;border-radius:14px;padding:30px 26px 28px;height:100%;box-sizing:border-box;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4)\"><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(243,185,55,.10);border:1px solid rgba(243,185,55,.28);margin:0 0 16px\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#F3B937\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" style=\"width:26px;height:26px\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.35;color:#fff;margin:0 0 12px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/practice-areas\/truck-accident-lawyers\/fort-worth\/\">Truck Accident Lawyer in Fort Worth<\/a><\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0\">Fort Worth&#8217;s distribution centers, rail facilities, and interstate connections make commercial-truck traffic a constant presence across the region.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n      <li><div class=\"ind__card\" style=\"position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);background-image:radial-gradient(340px 190px at 100% 0,rgba(243,185,55,.09),transparent 65%),linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);border-left:3px solid #F3B937;border-radius:14px;padding:30px 26px 28px;height:100%;box-sizing:border-box;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4)\"><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(243,185,55,.10);border:1px solid rgba(243,185,55,.28);margin:0 0 16px\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#F3B937\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" style=\"width:26px;height:26px\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.35;color:#fff;margin:0 0 12px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/practice-areas\/truck-accident-lawyers\/san-antonio\/\">San Antonio Truck Accident Lawyer<\/a><\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0\">San Antonio is part of a major freight corridor connecting South Texas, Laredo, and the rest of the state.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n      <li><div class=\"ind__card\" style=\"position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);background-image:radial-gradient(340px 190px at 100% 0,rgba(243,185,55,.09),transparent 65%),linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);border-left:3px solid #F3B937;border-radius:14px;padding:30px 26px 28px;height:100%;box-sizing:border-box;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4)\"><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(243,185,55,.10);border:1px solid rgba(243,185,55,.28);margin:0 0 16px\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#F3B937\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" style=\"width:26px;height:26px\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.35;color:#fff;margin:0 0 12px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/practice-areas\/truck-accident-lawyers\/canton\/\">Canton Truck Accident Lawyer<\/a><\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0\">Canton sits along the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.txdot.gov\/projects\/projects-studies\/statewide\/i20-corridor-study.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I-20 corridor<\/a>, a major east-west route used for commercial travel and freight movement.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- 20 CHOOSING COUNSEL -->\n<section class=\"section section--alt reveal\" id=\"ta-counsel\" aria-labelledby=\"ta-counsel-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"headblock reveal\" style=\"max-width:52rem;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center\">\n      <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"ta-counsel-h\">How Is a Truck Accident Lawyer Different From a General Injury Lawyer?<\/h2>\n      <p style=\"margin:1rem 0 0;color:var(--muted);font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.6\">Truck accident cases can require early evidence preservation, commercial-insurance analysis, and familiarity with federal safety rules and Texas trucking law. When choosing a lawyer, ask how the firm handles those issues from the beginning.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <ul class=\"gap-top reveal\" role=\"list\" style=\"list-style:none;margin:clamp(30px,4vw,44px) 0 0;padding:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));gap:24px;width:100%\">\n      <li style=\"list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0\"><div style=\"position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);border-left:3px solid #F3B937;border-radius:14px;padding:32px 28px 30px;height:100%;box-sizing:border-box;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4);background-image:radial-gradient(360px 200px at 100% 0,rgba(243,185,55,.09),transparent 65%),linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%)\">\n        <span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position:absolute;top:14px;right:18px;font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:900;font-size:4.4rem;line-height:1;color:rgba(243,185,55,.07);letter-spacing:-.04em;user-select:none\">01<\/span>\n        <span style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(243,185,55,.10);border:1px solid rgba(243,185,55,.28);margin:0 0 18px\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#F3B937\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" style=\"width:26px;height:26px\"><path d=\"M12 3l8 4v5c0 4.6-3.2 7.8-8 9-4.8-1.2-8-4.4-8-9V7z\"\/><path d=\"M9 12l2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        <h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.35;color:#fff;margin:0 0 14px;position:relative\">Ask How the Firm Preserves Evidence<\/h3>\n        <p style=\"color:#b9b9c0;font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0;position:relative\">Ask how the firm requests and protects electronic data, video, driver logs, dispatch records, and other evidence that may be lost early in a truck case.<\/p>\n      <\/div><\/li>\n      <li style=\"list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0\"><div style=\"position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);border-left:3px solid #F3B937;border-radius:14px;padding:32px 28px 30px;height:100%;box-sizing:border-box;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4);background-image:radial-gradient(360px 200px at 100% 0,rgba(243,185,55,.09),transparent 65%),linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%)\">\n        <span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position:absolute;top:14px;right:18px;font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:900;font-size:4.4rem;line-height:1;color:rgba(243,185,55,.07);letter-spacing:-.04em;user-select:none\">02<\/span>\n      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stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" style=\"width:26px;height:26px\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"5\" r=\"2.4\"\/><circle cx=\"5\" cy=\"18\" r=\"2.4\"\/><circle cx=\"19\" cy=\"18\" r=\"2.4\"\/><path d=\"M12 7.4L6.2 16M12 7.4l5.8 8.6M7.4 18h9.2\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        <h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.35;color:#fff;margin:0 0 14px;position:relative\">Ask How the Firm Evaluates Other Parties<\/h3>\n        <p style=\"color:#b9b9c0;font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0;position:relative\">Ask how the firm determines whether other parties, such as a broker, shipper, loader, maintenance provider, or manufacturer, may share responsibility.<\/p>\n      <\/div><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ATTORNEY: MATTHEW GRAHAM -->\n<section class=\"section reveal\" id=\"ta-founder\" aria-labelledby=\"ta-founder-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"split5050 reveal\" style=\"align-items:center\">\n      <div>\n        <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"ta-founder-h\">An Attorney Who Worked the Other Side<\/h2>\n        <p style=\"margin:1.4rem 0 0;font-family:var(--f-head);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(1.15rem,1.9vw,1.5rem);line-height:1.5;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:#fff\">Before joining the plaintiff&#8217;s side, Matthew Graham spent more than a decade representing insurance companies in trials across the Southwest.<\/p>\n        <p style=\"margin:1.2rem 0 0;padding-top:1.1rem;border-top:2px solid var(--gold);display:inline-block\"><b style=\"color:var(--gold);font-family:var(--f-head);font-size:1.1rem\"><a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/about-us\/matthew-graham\/\" style=\"color:var(--gold);text-decoration:none\">R. Matthew Graham<\/a><\/b><br><span style=\"font-size:.78rem;color:var(--faint);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700\">Managing Litigation Attorney<\/span><\/p>\n        <p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.7;margin:1.4rem 0 0\">Matthew served as Director of Subrogation Litigation for a 10-state region of the nation&#8217;s second-largest automobile insurance carrier and now runs the firm&#8217;s litigation department. That experience is behind our approach to <a href=\"#ta-insurer\">handling the trucking company&#8217;s insurer<\/a>.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div>\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6.png\" alt=\"Matthew Graham, Managing Litigation Attorney at J. 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Health insurance, available auto coverage, provider arrangements, and the terms of your fee agreement can all affect how treatment and case costs are handled.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"frost splithead__note\">\n        <p>A contingency fee means the attorney&#8217;s fee is paid from a recovery, not from money you pay up front. If there is no recovery, there is no attorney&#8217;s fee. Before you hire us, we explain how attorney fees and case expenses are handled.<\/p>\n        <p style=\"margin-top:1rem\">Case expenses can include medical records, expert review, depositions, court filings, and other costs needed to investigate or present a claim.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <ul class=\"edu__grid gap-top\" role=\"list\">\n      <li><div class=\"ind__card\" style=\"position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);background-image:radial-gradient(340px 190px at 100% 0,rgba(243,185,55,.09),transparent 65%),linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);border-left:3px solid #F3B937;border-radius:14px;padding:30px 26px 28px;height:100%;box-sizing:border-box;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4)\"><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(243,185,55,.10);border:1px solid rgba(243,185,55,.28);margin:0 0 16px\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#F3B937\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" style=\"width:26px;height:26px\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h6\"\/><path d=\"M14 2v6h6\"\/><path d=\"M18 12l3.5 1.6v2.6c0 2.6-1.6 4.3-3.5 5.2-1.9-.9-3.5-2.6-3.5-5.2v-2.6z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.35;color:#fff;margin:0 0 12px\">A Letter of Protection<\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0\">A letter of protection may allow treatment to continue while the claim is pending, subject to the provider&#8217;s agreement. The provider may agree to wait for payment from a settlement or judgment.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n      <li><div class=\"ind__card\" style=\"position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);background-image:radial-gradient(340px 190px at 100% 0,rgba(243,185,55,.09),transparent 65%),linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);border-left:3px solid #F3B937;border-radius:14px;padding:30px 26px 28px;height:100%;box-sizing:border-box;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4)\"><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(243,185,55,.10);border:1px solid rgba(243,185,55,.28);margin:0 0 16px\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#F3B937\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" style=\"width:26px;height:26px\"><path d=\"M20 7H5a2 2 0 0 1 0-4h13v4M20 7a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v10a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V5\"\/><path d=\"M17 13.5h.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.35;color:#fff;margin:0 0 12px\">Case Costs, Fronted<\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0\">We advance case expenses as the work happens, including records, expert review, depositions, and court filings when needed. If there is a recovery, those expenses are addressed from the recovery as described in your written fee agreement.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n      <li><div class=\"ind__card\" style=\"position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);background-image:radial-gradient(340px 190px at 100% 0,rgba(243,185,55,.09),transparent 65%),linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);border-left:3px solid #F3B937;border-radius:14px;padding:30px 26px 28px;height:100%;box-sizing:border-box;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4)\"><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(243,185,55,.10);border:1px solid rgba(243,185,55,.28);margin:0 0 16px\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#F3B937\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" style=\"width:26px;height:26px\"><path d=\"M4 15l1.7-5a2 2 0 0 1 1.9-1.4h6.8a2 2 0 0 1 1.9 1.4L18 15M4 15h14v4H4zM6 19v1.6M16 19v1.6\"\/><path d=\"M19.5 4l3 1.3v2.2c0 2.2-1.3 3.6-3 4.4-1.7-.8-3-2.2-3-4.4V5.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.35;color:#fff;margin:0 0 12px\">Your Own UM\/UIM Coverage<\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0\">If the available liability insurance does not fully cover the loss, uninsured- or underinsured-motorist coverage under your own auto policy may also apply.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n      <li><div class=\"ind__card\" style=\"position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);background-image:radial-gradient(340px 190px at 100% 0,rgba(243,185,55,.09),transparent 65%),linear-gradient(160deg,#1a1a1e,#0e0e10 70%);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);border-left:3px solid #F3B937;border-radius:14px;padding:30px 26px 28px;height:100%;box-sizing:border-box;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4)\"><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(243,185,55,.10);border:1px solid rgba(243,185,55,.28);margin:0 0 16px\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#F3B937\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" style=\"width:26px;height:26px\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><path d=\"M12 8v8M8 12h8\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.35;color:#fff;margin:0 0 12px\">Health Insurance and Liens<\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0\">Health insurance may help pay for treatment while the claim is pending. Providers, hospitals, or health plans may have reimbursement or lien rights connected to a recovery, so we review those claims when evaluating what you may receive after fees, expenses, and medical obligations are addressed.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <div class=\"sec-foot sec-foot--wide reveal\">\n      <p>If a truck crash caused the death of a family member, a wrongful-death claim and a survival claim may both be relevant. A wrongful-death claim addresses certain losses suffered by qualifying family members, while a survival claim preserves certain claims the injured person could have brought before death. Learn more from our <a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/practice-areas\/wrongful-death-lawyers\/\">Texas wrongful death lawyers<\/a>.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- 23 FAQ -->\n<section class=\"section section--feature reveal\" id=\"ta-faq\" aria-labelledby=\"ta-faq-h\">\n  <div class=\"bgart\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg class=\"bg-topo\" viewBox=\"0 0 600 400\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M-20 300C80 250 140 320 240 268S420 210 520 262s120 30 120 30\"\/><path d=\"M-20 240C80 190 140 260 240 208S420 150 520 202s120 30 120 30\"\/><path d=\"M-20 180C80 130 140 200 240 148S420 90 520 142s120 30 120 30\"\/><path d=\"M-20 120C80 70 140 140 240 88S420 30 520 82s120 30 120 30\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"faq__grid\">\n      <div>\n        <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"ta-faq-h\" style=\"margin-bottom:1rem\">Truck Accident Questions Texans Ask Us Most<\/h2>\n        <p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 1rem\">Direct answers first, then the Texas rule behind each one. If yours is not here, the case review costs nothing and takes about fifteen minutes.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"faq__aside\" style=\"margin-top:clamp(28px,3.5vw,40px)\">\n          <h3>From Josh Alexander<\/h3>\n          <p>Tell us what happened, and we will tell you where you stand.<\/p>\n          <a href=\"tel:+14698077480\" class=\"btn btn--primary\" style=\"width:100%;justify-content:center\">(469) 807-7480<\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/contact-us\/\" class=\"btn btn--light\" style=\"width:100%;justify-content:center;margin-top:.7rem\">Free Case Evaluation<\/a>\n          <p style=\"color:var(--faint);font-size:.9rem;margin:.7rem 0 0;text-align:center\">Free case review. No attorney&#8217;s fee unless we recover compensation.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq__list\">\n        <details class=\"faq__item\">\n          <summary class=\"faq__q\">What does a truck accident lawyer cost in Texas?<span class=\"ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n          <div class=\"faq__a\">Your consultation is free. We work on a contingency fee, meaning we charge an attorney&#8217;s fee only if we recover compensation. We explain the fee agreement and case expenses before you hire us.<\/div>\n        <\/details>\n        <details class=\"faq__item\">\n          <summary class=\"faq__q\">How long do I have to file after a truck accident?<span class=\"ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n          <div class=\"faq__a\">Most Texas truck accident lawsuits must be filed within two years of the crash. Evidence can disappear much sooner, so early review may help protect the claim.<\/div>\n        <\/details>\n        <details class=\"faq__item\">\n          <summary class=\"faq__q\">Who pays when an 18-wheeler causes the crash?<span class=\"ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n          <div class=\"faq__a\">The truck driver and motor carrier may be responsible, but other parties can also matter. Depending on the crash, more than one company may be legally responsible or have insurance that may apply.<\/div>\n        <\/details>\n        <details class=\"faq__item\">\n          <summary class=\"faq__q\">What is the black box in a truck and who gets it?<span class=\"ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n          <div class=\"faq__a\">A truck&#8217;s electronic control module may record information such as speed, braking, engine activity, and other data before a crash. The trucking company or another party may control access to the truck&#8217;s electronic data, so preserving it quickly can be important.<\/div>\n        <\/details>\n        <details class=\"faq__item\">\n          <summary class=\"faq__q\">Can I still recover if I was partly at fault?<span class=\"ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n          <div class=\"faq__a\">You may still recover damages if you are 50% or less responsible. Your recovery may be reduced by your share of fault.<\/div>\n        <\/details>\n        <details class=\"faq__item\">\n          <summary class=\"faq__q\">What if a city or county truck hit me?<span class=\"ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n          <div class=\"faq__a\">Tell us immediately. Government-vehicle claims can have shorter notice deadlines and statutory limits on compensation.<\/div>\n        <\/details>\n        <details class=\"faq__item\">\n          <summary class=\"faq__q\">Do I need a truck accident lawyer near me?<span class=\"ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n          <div class=\"faq__a\">You do not need a lawyer located in the city where the crash occurred. What matters is Texas licensure, experience handling truck claims, and the ability to preserve evidence quickly.<\/div>\n        <\/details>\n        <details class=\"faq__item\">\n          <summary class=\"faq__q\">The trucking company already called me. Now what?<span class=\"ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n          <div class=\"faq__a\">Before giving a recorded statement or signing a medical authorization for the trucking company&#8217;s insurer, consider speaking with a lawyer. 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