Truck accident
Truck Accident Attorneys in Irving, Texas
The firms in this guide
- The Dashner Law Firm Call The Dashner Law Firm: (972) 793-8989
- Montes Law Group, LLP Call Montes Law Group, LLP: (214) 522-9401
- Francis Firm (Francis Injury: Car & Truck Accident Lawyers)
- Crain Brogdon, LLP Call Crain Brogdon, LLP: (214) 522-9404
- Angel Reyes & Associates Call Angel Reyes & Associates: 855-548-3331
1. The Dashner Law Firm
Practice Focus: Truck accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, semi-truck collisions, commercial vehicle accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, personal injury, wrongful death, work accidents
Case Types Handled: Aggressive driving accidents, diminished visibility accidents, blind spot accidents, driver fatigue accidents, distracted driving accidents, drunk driving truck accidents, speeding truck accidents, mechanical failure accidents, tire blowout accidents
Legal Services: Truck accident investigation, evidence gathering, case building, insurance company negotiations, FMCSR compliance analysis, litigation, trial representation, medical expense recovery, lost wage claims, pain and suffering damages, wrongful death representation
Background: Experienced personal injury attorneys in Irving, Texas handling truck accident cases. Geoffrey Dashner, Attorney at Law, leads the team. Handles trucking cases throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Location: Irving, TX
Contact: (972) 793-8989 | https://www.dashnerlaw.com/truck-accident-attorneys-tx/irving/
Consultation: Free initial consultation available.
2. Montes Law Group, LLP
Practice Focus: Truck accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, big rig accidents, semi-truck collisions, tractor-trailer accidents, catastrophic injury, brain injury, spinal injury, wrongful death
Case Types Handled: Driver fatigue accidents, drug and alcohol impairment accidents, sleep deprivation accidents, falsified documentation cases, brake and tire failures, hours of service violations, jackknife accidents, rollover accidents
Legal Services: Immediate investigation, satellite and GPS information retrieval, black box and crash data recovery, accident reconstruction, driver log falsification investigation, FMCSR violation documentation, insurance negotiation, litigation, trial representation
Background: Led by Rachel Montes. Recognized as one of Dallas/Fort Worth area attorneys. Handles truck accident and 18-wheeler cases across Texas and nationwide. Experience with complex cases involving multiple liable parties and falsified trucking documentation.
Location: Irving, TX (Serves Dallas, Fort Worth, North Texas)
Contact: (214) 522-9401 | https://monteslawgroup.com/irving-18-wheeler-accident-attorneys/
Consultation: Free consultation available. Contingency fee basis (no fees unless recovery is obtained).
3. Francis Firm (Francis Injury: Car & Truck Accident Lawyers)
Practice Focus: Truck accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, semi-truck collisions, tractor-trailer accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, personal injury, wrongful death
Case Types Handled: Driver fatigue accidents, improper loading accidents, poor maintenance accidents, unsafe company practices, distracted driving accidents, speeding truck accidents, rear-end truck collisions
Legal Services: Truck accident investigation, driver log review, rest compliance investigation, equipment record examination, FMCSR violation analysis, insurance communication and negotiation, litigation, trial representation, medical expense recovery, lost wage claims, pain and suffering damages
Background: Led by Michael Francis, Texas board-certified attorney. Previously worked as trucking company defense lawyer representing major trucking companies nationwide, providing unique insight into trucking company operations and defense strategies. Decades of experience litigating truck and commercial motor vehicle cases in Irving.
Location: Irving, TX
Contact: https://francisinjury.com/irving-truck-accident-lawyer/
Consultation: Free consultation available.
4. Crain Brogdon, LLP
Practice Focus: Truck accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, semi-truck collisions, commercial vehicle accidents, personal injury, wrongful death
Case Types Handled: Drowsy driving accidents, drunk driving truck accidents, aggressive driving accidents, distracted driving accidents, improper cargo loading accidents, mechanical failure accidents, brake failure accidents, improperly maintained vehicle accidents
Legal Services: Liability investigation, multiple party analysis, trucking company investigation, cargo loader negligence claims, safety inspector negligence claims, manufacturer defect claims, insurance negotiation, litigation, trial representation, medical expense recovery, lost wage claims, pain and suffering damages, punitive damage claims
Background: Led by Quentin Brogdon with over 30 years of experience in personal injury trial law. Board certified in personal injury trial law and civil trial advocacy. AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell (highest possible rating reflecting ethics and abilities). Serves Irving and throughout Texas.
Location: Irving, TX (Serves Dallas County, Tarrant County, and surrounding areas)
Contact: (214) 522-9404 | https://www.crainbrogdon.com/irving-truck-accident-lawyer/
Consultation: Free claim evaluation available.
5. Angel Reyes & Associates
Practice Focus: Truck accidents, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, rideshare accidents, bus accidents, pedestrian accidents, wrongful death
Case Types Handled: 18-wheeler and commercial vehicle accidents, auto collisions, hit-and-run crashes, motorcycle accidents, Uber, Lyft and delivery driver claims, city, charter and school bus claims
Legal Services: Truck accident injury claims, free case review, a case value calculator and insurance coverage checker on its website, representation in Spanish and English
Background: Angel Reyes & Associates states that it has represented injured Texans for over 30 years and lists more than two dozen Texas offices, including one on West Airport Freeway in Irving.
Location: 4425 W Airport Fwy, Ste 149, Irving, TX 75062
Contact: 855-548-3331 | https://www.reyeslaw.com/irving/truck-accident-lawyers/
Consultation: Free case review, no fee unless the firm wins
Daily Driving Limits, Driver Files and the Exemplary Damages Cap in Irving Truck Crash Claims
An Irving truck crash claim can turn on how long the driver had been on duty, whether the driver was qualified, and what records the carrier kept. Texas law then caps exemplary damages, with listed exceptions, and decides when one defendant answers for the whole recovery.
The Daily Driving Window
Except as otherwise provided in 49 CFR 395.1, 49 CFR 395.3(a) requires a property-carrying driver to have 10 consecutive hours off duty before driving, limits driving to 11 hours, bars driving after the 14th consecutive hour after coming on duty, and bars driving once more than 8 hours of driving time have passed without a consecutive 30-minute interruption.
Driver Files and Carrier Records
Except as provided in subpart G, 49 CFR 391.11(b) requires a driver to be at least 21, to read and speak English sufficiently, to be able to operate the vehicle safely, to be physically qualified, to hold one currently valid commercial license, not to be disqualified, and to have completed a road test or an accepted equivalent. Under 395.8(k)(1), duty-status records are kept at least 6 months, and under 390.15(b) the accident register is kept for 3 years.
The Exemplary Damages Cap
Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 41.003, exemplary damages require clear and convincing proof of fraud, malice or gross negligence and a unanimous jury. Section 41.008(b) caps them at the greater of two times economic damages plus noneconomic damages found by the jury up to $750,000, or $200,000; under 41.008(c), the cap does not apply to listed felony conduct, including intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter.
When One Defendant Pays the Whole Recovery
Under Section 33.013, a liable defendant pays only its own percentage of the damages, unless its percentage of responsibility is greater than 50 percent, in which case it is also jointly and severally liable for all of the claimant’s recoverable damages.
Irving Truck Accident Questions
Can I recover if I was partly at fault?
Yes, unless your percentage of responsibility is greater than 50 percent under Section 33.001. For example, imagine $240,000 in damages and 25 percent of the responsibility on the injured driver: the recovery would be $180,000.
How long do I have to sue the carrier?
Two years after the day the cause of action accrues under Section 16.003(a), and two years after the death under 16.003(b); under 16.001, time while a claimant is younger than 18 or of unsound mind is not counted if the disability existed when the claim accrued. If the truck belonged to the City of Irving or another governmental unit, Section 101.101 entitles the unit to notice within six months after the incident, or within a ratified city charter period, unless it had actual notice of the injury.
Who must be notified after a truck crash in Irving?
The local police department, under Texas Transportation Code 550.026(a), when the collision occurs in a municipality and causes injury, death or damage leaving a vehicle unable to be normally and safely driven.