1. The Law Offices of Tim O’Hare
Practice Focus: Truck accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, semi-truck collisions, commercial vehicle accidents, tractor-trailer crashes, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, car accidents
Case Types Handled: Driver fatigue accidents, distracted driving accidents, brake failure accidents, overloaded truck accidents, jackknife accidents, rollover accidents
Legal Services: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations investigation, trucking company negligence claims, driver log analysis, vehicle maintenance record investigation, black box data retrieval, insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, medical expense recovery, lost wage claims, pain and suffering damages, wrongful death claims
Background: Serves Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex including Garland. Extensive experience handling serious truck accident cases in Texas courts.
Location: Serves Garland, TX (Dallas-Fort Worth area)
Contact: Contact firm for consultation
Consultation: Free consultation available
2. Thompson Law
Practice Focus: Truck accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, 18-wheeler crashes, tractor-trailer accidents, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, personal injury
Case Types Handled: Driver negligence accidents, trucking company negligence, mechanical failure accidents, fatigued driver accidents, distracted driving accidents
Legal Services: Accident investigation, evidence gathering, federal trucking regulations analysis, insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, medical expense recovery, lost wage claims, pain and suffering damages, wrongful death claims
Background: Texas personal injury law firm serving the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Handle truck accident cases throughout the metroplex including Garland.
Location: Serves Garland, TX
Contact: Contact firm for consultation
Consultation: Free case evaluation
3. Varghese Summersett Injury Law Group
Practice Focus: Truck accidents, semi-truck collisions, commercial vehicle accidents, 18-wheeler crashes, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, personal injury
Case Types Handled: Driver fatigue accidents, hours of service violations, mechanical failure accidents, brake failure accidents, overloaded truck accidents
Legal Services: Federal trucking regulations investigation, driver log analysis, vehicle maintenance record review, insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, medical expense recovery, lost wage claims, pain and suffering damages, wrongful death claims
Background: Texas law firm serving Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Handle complex truck accident cases involving multiple liable parties.
Location: Serves Garland, TX (Fort Worth based, serves DFW)
Contact: Contact firm for consultation
Consultation: Free consultation available
4. Herrman & Herrman, PLLC
Practice Focus: Truck accidents, semi-truck accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, personal injury
Case Types Handled: Driver fatigue accidents, distracted driving accidents, mechanical failure accidents, improper cargo loading accidents, brake failure accidents
Legal Services: Trucking company negligence investigation, federal trucking regulations analysis, driver log review, insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, medical expense recovery, lost wages, pain and suffering claims, wrongful death claims
Background: Texas personal injury firm with experience handling truck accident cases throughout the state.
Location: Serves Garland, TX (multiple Texas locations)
Contact: Contact firm for consultation
Consultation: Free consultation, contingency fee basis
5. Rasansky Law Firm
Practice Focus: Truck accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, 18-wheeler crashes, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, car accidents, personal injury
Case Types Handled: Driver negligence accidents, trucking company negligence, fatigued driver accidents, distracted driving accidents, mechanical failure accidents
Legal Services: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration investigation, evidence gathering, driver log analysis, insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, medical expense recovery, lost wage claims, pain and suffering damages, wrongful death claims
Background: Dallas-based personal injury firm serving the metroplex including Garland. Handle serious truck accident cases throughout Texas.
Location: Serves Garland, TX (Dallas area)
Contact: Contact firm for consultation
Consultation: Free case evaluation
Truck Accident Laws and Regulations in Texas
Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims: Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.003 provides a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims arising from truck accidents.
Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death Claims: Wrongful death claims must be filed within two years from the date of death.
Fault System: Texas is an at-fault state. The party responsible for causing the truck accident is financially liable for damages.
Proportionate Responsibility: Texas follows modified comparative negligence. If the plaintiff’s fault is 50% or less, they may recover damages reduced by their fault percentage. If more than 50% at fault, recovery is barred.
Minimum Auto Insurance Requirements: Texas requires minimum liability coverage of $30,000 per person for bodily injury, $60,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $25,000 for property damage (30/60/25).
Commercial Truck Insurance Requirements: Commercial trucks are subject to FMCSA regulations requiring minimum coverage of $750,000 for trucks over 10,000 pounds carrying non-hazardous freight.
Damage Caps: Texas does not cap compensatory damages in most personal injury cases. Punitive damages are capped.
Vicarious Liability: Texas recognizes respondeat superior. Trucking companies may be held liable for negligent acts of employee drivers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the deadline to file a truck accident lawsuit in Garland?
A: Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.003, you have two years from the date of a truck accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your right to compensation.
Q: How does Texas proportionate responsibility affect truck accident claims?
A: Texas follows modified comparative negligence. If your fault is 50% or less, you can recover damages reduced by your fault percentage. If more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover.
Q: Who can be held liable for a truck accident in Garland?
A: Multiple parties may be liable including the truck driver, trucking company, cargo loading company, truck manufacturer, maintenance contractors, and government entities.
Q: What types of compensation can I recover in a Texas truck accident case?
A: You may recover economic damages (medical expenses, lost wages, property damage) and non-economic damages (pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life).
Q: What federal regulations apply to truck accidents in Garland?
A: FMCSA regulations govern hours of service, electronic logging devices, driver qualifications, vehicle maintenance, and weight limits. Violations constitute evidence of negligence in Texas courts.