Truck crashes in Dallas often cause serious, life-threatening injuries that cause intense physical pain and leave victims with expensive medical bills and a variety of other damages.
At Anderson, Cummings & Drawhorn, LLP, our Dallas truck accident lawyers understand how difficult the aftermath of a truck crash can be. That is why we are prepared to pursue the driver and any other at-fault parties to try to hold them accountable and obtain fair compensation for all of the damages you are dealing with.
Don’t face big insurance companies alone. Our award-winning lawyers have recovered millions for clients just like you. We’re ready to put our 50+ years of combined experience to work, fighting for the compensation you deserve.
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We have many years of combined experience taking on trucking accident cases and pursuing fair compensation. We understand the complexities of these accidents and how to build strong cases. When you contact us, you can schedule a free, no obligation legal consultation where we can determine if you may be entitled to compensation. If we take your case, we will provide our services on contingency so there will be no charge unless you receive compensation for your injuries and other damages.
Like other personal injury claims in Texas, truck accident cases are governed by a two-year statute of limitations. This means that our attorneys have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. If we do not file a case by that deadline, we will be prohibited from doing so.
This is why you should always contact a truck accident attorney in Dallas as soon as possible after a crash. It takes time to investigate and build a case that gives you a chance of obtaining compensation.
You might be thinking that this does not matter because you will probably pursue compensation through an insurance claim. However, insurance claims are not always successful, so you should always give us enough time to file a lawsuit if necessary.
There are many reasons why you should strongly consider working with an experienced Dallas truck accident lawyer on your case.
For example, trucking companies usually employ teams of lawyers and investigators after truck accidents. Their only goal is to find ways to deny you compensation or pay out as little as possible. You deserve a team of your own that is committed to building a strong case and doing what is in your best interest.
Without an attorney, these lawyers and investigators may try to bully you into accepting unfair compensation. They may also not respond to your inquiries in hopes that you will give up and accept what they are offering.
Some of the other reasons you should have a Dallas truck accident attorney include:
If we take your case, there are many questions that we will need to answer, such as:
Answering these and other questions will help us determine if the driver, his employer and others responsible for the truck or its cargo were following federal and state trucking regulations.
Another element of these cases that makes them more complicated is that numerous parties could be held liable, not just the driver, such as the:
The truck accident lawyers in Dallas at our firm have detailed knowledge of these and the other factors involved in a truck accident case. We have dealt with these cases many times and know how to navigate these issues to build a strong case.
It takes a strong case to prove someone else is liable for your injuries and you are entitled to compensation. The only way to build a strong case is to do a detailed investigation to collect evidence about the accident and your injuries.
Our Dallas truck accident attorneys understand what to look for and how to look for it when investigating these cases. We will take various steps to collect the evidence we need. This includes:
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Truck accidents can hurt you physically, financially and emotionally long after the crash has occurred. That is why there are numerous forms of compensation the law allows us to pursue. They are divided into three categories:
These are all the forms of compensation that have a monetary value assigned to them. Economic compensation includes:
If our truck accident lawyers in Dallas can prove that the driver or someone else is liable for your injuries, we may be able to recover compensation for all past, current and future medical bills from the treatment of your injury. This could include the cost of:
You will need to save all documentation (bills, receipts) of the medical costs from treating your injury to have a chance of obtaining compensation.
A severe injury can create physical limitations that make it difficult to do some of the things you used to do, like work. In some situations, your doctor will prohibit you from working because it might make your injury worse.
Fortunately, our truck accident attorneys in Dallas may be able to pursue compensation for wages you lost when you missed work because of your injury. This may include wages lost when you missed time at work because you were at a medical appointment related to your injury.
We will help you collect the proper documentation to try to ensure you receive all the compensation you deserve. This includes a letter from your employer noting the days and times you missed work because of your injury and your rate of pay. You may also need a note from your doctor showing that he or she told you not to work or that your physical limitations prevent you from working.
No matter how well your recovery goes, you might never get back to the physical state you were in prior to the accident. This could mean that you will need to find a job in a different field or do a different job in your current field. These changes could have a severely negative effect on your future earning capacity, making it much more difficult to pay your bills and support your family.
A truck accident lawyer in Dallas can carefully review your situation to determine the difference between your current earning capacity and what it was prior to the accident. We will also account for your experience, skills and previous rate of pay to determine what your future earning capacity would have been.
When a large corporation or insurance company says ‘no,’ we see it as the beginning of a conversation, not the end. We will not be intimidated, and we will not rest until we have exhausted every avenue to secure the compensation you’re owed.
These are all forms of compensation that do not have a monetary value attached. These are meant to compensate victims for the physical and emotional effects of their injuries.
You could be entitled to compensation for the current and future physical pain caused by your injuries. We will try to document the value of these damages by collecting medical records where doctors note your level of physical pain. We may also recommend that you keep a daily journal noting the level of pain you are experiencing.
Truck accidents are terrifying events that can cause post-traumatic stress and other emotional effects. Victims also experience mental anguish because of their physical pain, including:
We may have you evaluated by a psychologist or have this person testify to explain precisely how the accident has affected you emotionally.
The physical damage from the accident could make you unable to take part in sports or other recreational activities you used to enjoy. A Dallas truck accident lawyer can explain how to document these damages, including writing down a personal account of how you used to enjoy these activities and what you feel like now that you cannot.
Truck accident injuries can also affect your relationship with your loved ones, including your spouse, children or a parent. If they lose love, affection, care and companionship because of your injuries, they could be entitled to compensation.
Obtaining compensation for this may require you or your loved testifying about specific details of your relationship.
These are different from the other two categories because they are not associated with any economic or non-economic loss you suffered.
According to Section 41.001(5) of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, these are awarded as a penalty for an injury that is a result of fraud, malice or gross negligence. The goal of punitive damages is to punish the at-fault parties and attempt to prevent others from engaging in similar conduct in the future.
Unlike economic and non-economic forms of compensation, there is a cap on punitive damages in Texas (Section 41.008(b)). Punitive damages cannot exceed one of the following two amounts, whichever is greater:
Our trusted Dallas truck accident lawyers can review your situation to determine the forms of compensation you are entitled to and an accurate valuation of those forms of compensation.
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The Dallas truck accident attorneys at our firm take cases involving many types of large trucks and commercial vehicles. This includes:
These vehicles can be involved in many different types of crashes, such as:
If you were injured in a truck accident, schedule a free legal consultation with a truck accident attorney in Dallas to determine if you have a case.
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In your free consultation, we will review the accident to determine the cause and if you have grounds for pursuing compensation.
While every accident is unique, there are several common causes of truck crashes, such as:
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When we are trying to determine the cause of your accident we will look for any evidence of a violation of federal or state regulations on the trucking industry.
Many accidents are caused by violations of the following regulations:
Truck drivers face tight deadlines that often result in them driving when they are tired or fighting off sleep. When this happens, one of the first things we will do is check to see if the driver was violating any hours of service regulations.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) enforces numerous regulations on the number of hours truck drivers can spend behind the wheel, including:
Under part 396 of FMCSA regulations, motor carriers are required to systematically inspect, repair and maintain the vehicles under their control. The purpose of this is to help ensure commercial trucks are not out on the road with mechanical problems or other issues that could result in a crash.
These regulations also require that the motor carrier maintain accurate records of maintenance of each vehicle, including the date and time when maintenance was performed and details on what was done.
Our experienced Dallas truck accident lawyers know how to examine these records to determine if proper maintenance was not performed or problems with the vehicle were ignored.
Accidents are often caused by trucks that are carrying too much cargo and violating weight limits. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles sets the following weight restrictions on commercial trucks:
The weight of the vehicle can also not exceed the manufacturer’s rated tire-carrying capacity.
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$8 Million Trucking Wrongful Death Case: When the Official Crash Report Was Wrong
Two co-workers were killed while traveling together on a business trip along IH-10 in New Mexico. They were driving a rental car eastbound toward El Paso when an 18-wheeler crossed the median and struck them head-on. Both men died at the scene. The truck driver survived.
From the beginning, the case presented a serious challenge: the only surviving participant in the collision gave an account that placed all fault on the deceased driver—and that account became the basis of the New Mexico State Police crash report.
The Initial Narrative—and the Claim Denial
The truck driver told state troopers that the rental car had been traveling westbound and made an unsafe lane change in front of his semi, clipping the bumper and causing him to lose control. According to that version of events, both vehicles were then carried across the median into the eastbound lanes.
Because the two men in the rental car were killed, they could not contradict that account. The investigating officers accepted the truck driver’s explanation and cited the rental car driver for an unsafe lane change. Relying on that report, the trucking company’s insurer denied the parents’ wrongful-death claims, asserting that its driver was not at fault.
The families then turned to our firm to determine whether the official explanation was accurate.
Independent Investigation and Evidence Review
Our approach in serious trucking cases is not to rely solely on a crash report, particularly when physical evidence and common-sense questions remain unanswered. We began a comprehensive investigation that included:
As these pieces came together, it became clear that the reported crash sequence was inconsistent with the evidence. The data showed that the rental car had been traveling eastbound continuously and had not crossed the median.
Accident Reconstruction Reveals the Truth
We retained a highly qualified accident-reconstruction team to analyze the physical evidence, vehicle damage, roadway geometry, and the truck’s electronic control module (“black box”) data. Their findings established that:
In short, the truck driver’s statement to law enforcement was false.
Correcting the Record and Achieving Accountability
Once confronted with the reconstruction findings and supporting data, the defense could no longer rely on the original narrative. The case ultimately resolved for $8 million, representing the full limits of all available liability insurance covering the tractor and trailer.
For the parents, the result was not simply financial. It corrected the public record, restored their sons’ reputations, and confirmed that they were not responsible for the crash that took their lives.
Why This Case Matters
This case highlights a recurring problem in catastrophic trucking collisions: when victims are unable to speak for themselves, an initial narrative—especially one provided by a surviving commercial driver—can become entrenched, even when it is wrong.
Our firm’s role is to test those narratives against objective evidence, technical analysis, and independent investigation. In this case, doing so made the difference between a denied claim and full accountability.
If you have been injured in a truck accident, you need an experienced Dallas truck accident lawyer who will stand up for rights. You need an attorney who will know what to look for in an investigation and how to use that information to build a strong case in favor of a victim seeking justice.
Our team of attorneys has experience handling complex truck crash cases and is skilled at negotiating settlements our clients are entitled to.
We offer a free, no obligation legal consultation where you can discuss what happened and we can determine if you may be entitled to compensation. If we take your case, you will not be charged for our services unless you receive compensation.
Schedule a free consultation with one of our Dallas truck accident attorneys today.
As a Fort Worth native and a double-Board Certified trial lawyer, John Cummings is dedicated to fighting for the rights of the injured. With a track record that includes record-setting verdicts and multi-million dollar settlements, he is an aggressive advocate who isn’t afraid to take on tough cases.
Liability in a Dallas truck accident may involve multiple parties. Depending on the facts, responsibility can fall on the truck driver, the trucking company, a maintenance provider, or a cargo loader. When unsafe hiring, training, supervision, or policy violations contribute to a crash, negligence by a trucking company may determine who is liable in a truck accident. Investigations often review driver logs, maintenance records, contracts, and safety practices to identify responsible parties and clarify how each party’s conduct contributed to the incident.
Most truck accident lawsuits in Texas must be filed within two years. Under the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Section 16.003, personal injury and wrongful death claims generally must be brought within two years from the date the injury occurs or the death happens. Meeting this deadline is a key part of the steps to file a truck accident claim and helps preserve evidence, witness testimony, and legal rights before crucial records are lost or destroyed.
Blasting loud music is not automatically illegal in Texas, but it may still be negligent. If loud music distracts a truck driver or prevents awareness of traffic conditions, it can contribute to fault in a truck accident. Questions like “Is it illegal to blast music in your car?” depend on whether the behavior interfered with safe driving and reduced the driver’s ability to react to hazards, traffic signals, or surrounding vehicles in time or masked critical sounds like horns or sirens.
Trucking companies can be liable when driver fatigue causes a crash. Federal hours-of-service rules limit driving time, and violations may support claims of trucking company negligence. When companies pressure drivers to ignore rest requirements or fail to monitor schedules, they may share responsibility for fatigue-related truck accidents by creating unsafe expectations, encouraging extended shifts, overlooking warning signs of exhaustion, or failing to enforce policies designed to prevent drowsy driving on Texas roadways and protect public safety for other motorists.
Drowsy driving can be proven using records and supporting evidence. For example, driver logs, electronic data, witness statements, and crash reconstruction may reveal signs of fatigue. Additionally, company scheduling practices and prior safety violations can help reveal unsafe conditions. Together, this evidence helps establish fault and supports the steps to file a truck accident claim by showing how exhaustion impaired the driver’s ability to operate the truck safely, including ignoring practices on how to stay awake while driving during long commercial shifts.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive guidelines. This page was approved by attorney Seth Anderson, whose team has more than 50 years of combined legal experience in helping victims of personal injury seek justice.
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